12 May 2026

Request List 12 May 26

Hi all

The latest episode of the Tales of the Travelling 15th Anniversary Laundry bags has been posted for you to read.  The post includes a fabulous photo taken by an ADF Diver underwater. They are certainly getting around the world and all over Australia.

 Jan-Maree would like more photos taken featuring our volunteers and these special travelling 15th Anniversary Laundry Bags. It is a simple mission. Simply take a photo of the laundry bag, with you, in your sewing room, or perhaps with your latest AHQ project. Along with the photo we ask that you send us a short blurb that explains your connection to Aussie Hero Quilts.  Please email us at friendsofahq@gmail.com if you would like to take part in our 15th Anniversary celebrations.

 

PRIORITIES

Requests number 1 -19 are priority for a variety of reasons.

Some of them are the last of their group, some are deployed and some are have other reasons for their urgency. We would love to get these requests sent off to their recipients as soon as possible.

As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.

Please let me know if you can help.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 16 June 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this.  If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.    

Request Information

When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours but please include at least one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple. 

If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do, I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated…. i.e. one of the following please….  There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list. 

Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.   

A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given you in any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. 

CPL Wanda Quilt

TG 3456 

AFPO XX 

ADF 

Sydney NSW 2890

Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage. 

Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) 

PO Box 248,

Cherrybrook, NSW 2126 

Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring. 

If you are using an AHQ supplied prepaid satchel, please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender, it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.

Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination. 

Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you. 

Helpful info may be gleaned here  http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html  I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off. 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.  

For example…. 

Marvel Theme. Ironman     M       LB      1 

This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request.  If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy the line out as above.  

Decoding The Columns 

The first column is the theme or preferences requested. 

The second column indicates the gender of the recipient. 

The third column is as follows. 

B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish) 

Q= just a quilt 

LB = just a laundry bag 

F= female 

M= male 

Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com  

Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching! 

Cheers, 

Jan-Maree

P.P.S.  Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

This is our third 15th Anniversary Star Quilt. The theme is Western Bulldogs AFL theme, so this is what we need. There will be fourteen stars for this one as the fifteenth block will either have an applique of the Western Bulldogs logo or will have some Western Bulldogs Text. If anyone is interested in making this block, please let us know.
The team colours are royal blue, dark red, and white. 
For the stars what we need is a red centre, white points and royal blue for the rest of the star. We will send you an instruction sheet if need be.  Please let us know if you want to make one of the stars.

M

Q

1

One more VIP invitation needed
Every year we make something which will serve as our invitation for our VIPs to attend our Annual Dinner. This year we are going to make miniature wall hangings with an ANZAC Theme.
The wall hangings are to be 12"" by 9"" in portrait format.  We need 24 in total. These are one sided with the design details on the front. The back is to have a rod pocket on it.  The only requirement of the front is that it be ANZAC Themed though please bear in mind that not all invitations will be for Army personnel. If you would like to make one of these invitations, please put in a request. We need 18 or so.
You will be advised who your Invitation is for so you can write a personal letter to go with your creation.
The front of the invitation can be pieced, appliqued, embroidered or painted as you see fit. We would like a creatively completed piece, rather than a piece of a commercial panel with no extra adornment.  If you are not sure what I mean, then please feel free to reach out and ask questions. Your completed invitation will need to be sent to AHQ Headquarters."

F

2

Cartoon like pictures of Frozen and Shrek

M

Q

3

Rising Sun (with details)
Royal Australian Signals Corp Badge
Army Themed
4WD
Camping and Whisky
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details and Corp Badge)

M

Q

4

Rising Sun (with details)
RAA Ordnance Corp Badge
Army themed
Photography
Camping and Toyota
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details and Corp Badge)

M

Q

5

Surfs Up Movie Themed

M

Q

6

Rising Sun
Army themed in earth tones,
INTERFLEXT LOGO
Aussie flag
Ukraine Flag
Union Jack
Ukraine trident
Cattle dogs/kelpies,
QLD Reds Rugby Union team,
Rising Sun,
Outline of Australia,
Rodeo/Outback theme
(We can provide the Rising Sun, the Interflex Logo, the Union Jack and the trident. We can provide the post bag.)

M

B

7

Dragon Ball Z

M

Q

8

Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
 (images of Ronnie Coleman available)

M

Q

9

Liverpool FC (Mo Salah 11, Virgil 4, Gerrard 8, King Kenny 7)

M

Q

10

Queensland Maroons themed

M

Q

11

RAAF badge
P-8A Poseidon
E-7A Wedgetail
RAAF themed
(We can provide RAAF badge and images of the aircraft)

M

LB

12

Doom Eternal Theme (video game)
(We can provide two printed images)

M

LB

13

One Piece, Zoro vs King battle
(We can provide 2 printed images)

M

LB

14

Space invaders, Pacman or Donkey Kong on a dark background

M

LB

15

Rising Sun,
RASIGS badge on white and royal blue background
Star Wars and Metroid prime (video game, Metroid is a robot)
(We can provide Rising Sun, RASIGs badge)

M

Q

16

Ocean colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo and white ensign)

M

Q

17

Blue and White colours
MWGU logo
Weather and ocean theme,
Snowboarding,
Groodle (2 images supplied),
Sydney Roosters 
(We can provide the MGWU logo and dog images)

M

Q

18

NAVY badge
HMAS Melville badge
Australian Antarctic Program badge
Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white
(We can provide Navy badge, HMAS Melville badge, printed Australian Antarctic Program badge and 6 images provided for inspiration or for printing)

M

B

19

RAAF badge
Roundel
Air Force themed
F-111
Navigator wing
Currently working in an airbase capability role (aircraft, runways, ATC tower, airfield fire trucks)
(We can provide RAAF badge, Roundel, Navigator wing, silhouette F-111 for applique)

M

Q

20

Rising Sun,
RAAF and Navy badges, 
Joint service themed.
Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving.
(We can supply the Service badges)

M

Q

21

Rising Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)

M

Q

22

Miffy (rabbit cartoon)
Navy White Ensign flag

M

B

23

Morobe Flag/Emblem - PNG Province (Morobe) Flag

M

B

24

Western Suburbs Magpies Themed Rugby League Team

M

B

25

Rising Sun with dates
Army/Australian/Malaysian themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun with dates)

M

B

26

Interests are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.

M

Q

27

Navy badge
Navy themed 
Electronics Technician.
Ships :
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Torrens
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Success
Shore postings
HMAS Cerberus (Training Division)
Melbourne Recruiting
Fleet Support Unit West
Fleet Support Unit Garden Island
RAAF Base Laverton
Passionate Formula 1 fan
Lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is.
(We can provide the Navy, electronics technician badge,  and ship badges)

M

Q

28

Essendon (AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).

M

Q

29

Rising Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge)
 

M

Q

30

RAAF badge
 C-17 with Homer Simpson
(We can provide RAAF badge, silhouette of C17 for applique)

M

Q

31

RAAF badge
36SQN badge
1SQN badge
Australian Flag or Southern cross
(We can provide the RAAF badge, 36SQN & 1SQN badges)

M

B

32

RAAF badge
36SQN badge
C17
And Brisbane Broncos themed
(We can provide the RAAF badge, 36SQN crest & silhouette C17 for applique)

M

B

33

RAAF badge
36SQN badge
C17 
(We can provide RAAF badge, 36SQN badge, silhouette C17 for applique)

M

LB

34

RAAF badge
Blue
36SQN
C17
(We can provide the RAAF badge, 36SQN crest, silhouette C17 for applique)

M

B

35

Rainbow and Blue themed
Hobby of running

M

B

36

Cricket/travel

M

Q

37

Text "BEECH 1/26" on the Quilt and Laundry Bag.
Pink/Blue/Green Colours
Union Jack flag
36SQN Stallion
Unicorn
(We can provide the emb text, 36SQN badge, 36SQN stallion image, C17 silhouette for applique)

M

B

38

Text "BEECH 26" on the Quilt and Laundry Bag. 
Explosions
Mountains
C17s
36SQN Stallion
(We can provide 36SQN badge, the stallion image, emb text & C17 silhouette for applique)

M

B

39

RAAF badge with details
List of Operations: We can provide as an embroidered patch
Blackhawk helicopter with some poppies and the words 'Lest We Forget"
Australian War themes
If possible the older desert camo colour would be great
Rifles - F88, MP7, Glocks.
(We can provide: RAAF badge with details emb text of Operations. Text Lest We Forget, silhouette of Blackhawk, older desert camo, silhouettes of the 3 rifles)

M

Q

40

Essendon Bombers (AFL Team)
Red, black

M

Q

41

Flowers
Rainbow
General feminine
Pink

F

B

42

RAAF badge
2 SQN and 100 SQN badges
Aircraft in general in particular E7, P51Mustang & Hudson
Cricket
Golf
(We can provide RAAF badge and the 2 and 100 SQN crests)

M

B

43

2007 RuneScape
Newcastle Knights
USA
Cats
Red, white, blue

M

B

44

2007 RuneScape
Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
Back to the Future
Gold, black and a little blue

M

B

45

I do not expect everything to be included, I have just provided a lot to help the special crafter come up with a great, meaningful design.
Blue, Pink
Sunflowers
MK2 Spitfire
Horse
Cattle
Aussie Countryside 
Gingerbread
Petra/Wati Rum
The following in honour of my daughters Nellie and Matilda - Poppy (birth flower), Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh, Minnie & Mickey

F

Q

46

RAAF badge
Air Forced Themed
Blue, White, Red.
C-130 Herc aircraft
(We can provide you RAAF badge and silhouette of C-130)

M

Q

47

RAAF badge
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
List of Operations
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests and emb list of Operations)

M

Q

48

RAAF badge
'RAAF Roundel
Symbol of a PC/Networks/Keyboard
North Queensland Cowboys
Australian Flag
Initials or names of family
(We can provide the RAAF badge & Roundel and family names/initials)

M

B

49

Navy badge with service details
Navy theme with badges from ships-
HMAS's Bunbury
HMAS Ipswich
HMAS Bathurst
HMAS Armadale
HMAS Glenelg
HMAS Maryborough
HMAS Sydney.
(We can provide the Navy badge with service details and ship badges)

M

Q

50

Loves greens
F1, Super Car racing
Soccer

M

Q

51

CSO Rate Badge, Toowoomba Crest
Purple, Yellow, Green
(We can provide the Crest and Rate Badge)

M

LB

52

Cracken/Octopus/Sea Monsters
Blue, Grey, White

M

LB

53

Baby Yoda from Star Wars.
Green, Black, Light Brown

M

LB

54

Rottweiler (dog)
Paw print
Chocolate Brown

F

LB

55

Piglet from Winnie the Pooh
Yellow, Pink, Blue

F

LB

56

Lama
Light colours, yellow, light brown

M

LB

57

Farm with Fox/Kelpie Dog
Straw colours

M

LB

58

How to Train Your Dragon
Black

M

LB

59

Bluey Characters
Blue, Yellow

F

LB

60

Rising Sun
3CER symbol
SOER symbol
EOD symbol
Desert theme with some hills in the background. Served in Afghanistan
(We can provide the Rising sun and symbols)
 

M

Q

61

RAN badge with service details
RAN themed
Main focus for quilt - family (partner & 2 boys)
Premature birth ribbon somewhere on the quilt.
(We can provide the Navy badge with service details and images supplied)

M

Q

62

Rising Sun
RAAC (Cavalry)
Army theme
Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein)
Fast cars
Watching TV’s & movies
Reading
History
(We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge)
 

M

Q

63

Rising Sun
Army/ ANZAC theme
Ammo Tech badge with number below
(We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge)

M

Q

64

RAAF badge with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF badge with details)

M

Q

65

Camping  
Red, Blue

M

LB

66

Manly Sea Eagles
Maroon, White

M

LB

67

F1 McLarin Car Racing
Orange, Black, White 

M

LB

68

Halo 3 ODST/Toowoomba Crest
Yellow, Purple, Black
(We can provide the Crest)

M

LB

69

Spiderman & Toowoomba Crest
Red, Blue, Black
(We can provide the Crest)

M

LB

70

Rising Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)

M

Q

71

RAAF badge
(3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer).
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value. (Photo available of the car)
Loves his beer too.

(We can provide RAAF badge, images of car)

M

Q

72

RAN badge
HMAS Newcastle crest
United Nations flag
South Sudan Flag
Deployment text details
Love something that shows the desert, the sun and the sea
Loves the original movie the Lion King and Simba
(We can provide RAN badge, ships crest, United Nations flag, South Sudan flag, emb deployment details)

F

Q

73

RAAF badge
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS Canberra & images of aircraft for applique)

M

Q

74

Navy badge
Navy theme
HMAS Onslow (submarine)
Explosive Ordnance Electrical Engineering Officer
HMAS Brisbane (DDG).
Favourite rugby NRL team is Penrith Panthers.
Enjoys woodwork by making furniture
(We can provide the Navy badge and crest of sub and ship)

M

Q

75

Ocean/Crabs
Blue, Orange, Green:

F

LB

76

Surfing 
White, Blue, Yellow,

M

LB

77

Camping, HMAS Toowoomba Crest,
Blue
(We can provide the Crest)

M

LB

78

Dundgeons and Dragons
Black, Gold, White

M

LB

79

Capybaras
Tan, Green 

M

LB

80

Adelaide Crows.
Yellow, Blue, Red

M

LB

81

Navy badge
NRL Cronulla Sharks,
Family picture (image available)
French Bulldogs (images available) and beer.
Blue colour theme
(We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied)

M

Q

82

Rising Sun
Skippy badge
Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Skippy and unit badges)

M

Q

83

RAAF badge
Planes, Avionics Technician who has worked on C-130 Hercules, closest to their heart
P8 Poseidon
F/A-18 Hornet.
(We can provide the RAAF badge silhouettes of C130 and FA 18 Hornet)

M

Q

84

Rising Sun
Australia Army themed
Including poppies
Representation of ANZAC Day, but focus on the Army
(We can provide Rising Sun)

M

Q

85

Toowoomba Crest
Cowboys & or Sailing Ships
Yellow, Orange, Red
(We can provide the Crest)

M

LB

86

Spice Girls/Girl Power.
Pastel Pink, blue, yellow

M

LB

87

Bunnings Logos or Geelong Cats
Green (Bunnings) or Blue & White (Geelong Cats)

M

LB

88

Baby Groot
Green, Brown, Purple

F

LB

89

Cocker spaniel dog
 Red, Fawn or gold colour

F

LB

90

Brisbane Broncos if available 1988 Logo
Maroon, White, Gold

M

LB

91

Hobbies & Interests:
DJR (Dick Johnson Racing) fan with the Green's Tuff era
Bathurst Enthusiast - drives & camps there every year
Mini LS 1275 - Hi Ho Silver - 1978 - this vehicle is getting restored
Mini Mokes - another project for his retirement
Motorbikes 
Malvin Star dragstar - has restored a couple
Loves Dr Who's Tardis
Restored Honda CB 354 - motor bike
Enjoys relaxing with a beer - lately it's been Single Fin by Gages Road (WA local beer)
Enjoys a scotch and cola Zero
Always has a 1.25ltr Cola Zero in his hands lol

M

Q

92

Rising Sun
RAAF badge
Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corp)
Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge and RAAOC badge)

F

Q

93

Sailing
Rugby union
Sydney swans.

M

Q

94

RAAF badge
Aircraft these can be silhouettes
C130H Hercules (36SQN)
Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN)
FA18 Hornet (2OCU)
C130J Hercules (37SQN)

Units
36SQN
816SQN (Navy)
Australia’s Federation Guard
2OCU
37SQN
HQ Air Mobility Group
(We can provide the RAAF badge, unit badges Federation Guard badge and silhouettes of aircraft for applique)

M

Q

95

RAAF badge
RAAF colours and theme
(We can provide the RAAF badge)

M

Q

96

Giraffe or Zoo Animals,
Green & Yellow, 

F

LB

97

Liverpool Football Club
Red, Black

M

LB

98

Star Wars
Black, Green, Blue

M

LB

99

Toowoomba Crest
FFH Silhouette
Pink, Red, White
(We can provide the crest and ship silhouette)

F

LB

100

 

 

 

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