Hi all
Firstly, to those of you who sent congratulatory messages to LTGEN Susan Coyle on the announcement of her new appointment as the first ever Female Chief of Army in July this year…
Susan received the parcel with all your messages in
it this week and she let me know she was absolutely delighted and very touched.
It was also Susan’s birthday this week, so your messages only added to the
celebration.
15th Anniversary AHQ Thank You Dinner
143 sleeps and counting till the 15th Anniversary AHQ Thank You Dinner in Canberra, Saturday 17th October 2026. Excitement is building. It is a big and important event this year.
The 15th Year Anniversary travelling laundry bags have been a big hit. They certainly have become world travellers.
Have you booked your accommodation at The Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Avenue in Braddon, (02) 6248 5311?
or by emailing reservations@canberrarexhotel.com.au.
Tickets are on sale:here
For the discount code email Jan-Maree. Husbands and partners get the discount as well.
The weekend encompasses 6 events in 3 days. You can find out more details on Trybooking buy we will share more details in coming weeks. For example, there will be a change of format for year’s bus trip, and those details will be available soon. We will keep you updated.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 1 -23 are priority for a variety of reasons.
Some of them are the last of their group, some are deployed and some 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.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 30 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
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Wanting to know if people are keen to make star
blocks for a quilt. You can make more than one block. Seeking interest to see
if we make another one. We have a possible pink one coming up and also an
ocean themed one.. What do you think? |
Q |
1 |
|
|
Dark blue with Airfield Engineering Wombat Logo
in middle alongside HQME logo. |
M |
Q |
2 |
|
Unicorns, minions, flying pigs, |
M |
LB |
3 |
|
Rising Sun (with details) |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
Surfs Up Movie Themed |
M |
Q |
5 |
|
Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
6 |
|
Space invaders, Pacman or Donkey Kong on a dark
background |
M |
LB |
7 |
|
Blue and White colours |
M |
Q |
8 |
|
NAVY badge |
M |
B |
9 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Miffy (rabbit cartoon) |
M |
B |
13 |
|
Morobe Flag/Emblem - PNG Province (Morobe) Flag |
M |
B |
14 |
|
Rising Sun with dates |
M |
B |
15 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
LB |
16 |
|
Navy Crest, |
F |
LB |
17 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
LB |
18 |
|
RAAF Crest, |
M |
LB |
19 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
Rising Sun, |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
RAAF Crest, |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
Navy Crest, |
F |
Q |
23 |
|
RAN crest and HMAS Supply crest |
F |
LB |
24 |
|
Lord of the Rings |
M |
LB |
25 |
|
Broncos |
M |
LB |
26 |
|
Star Wars and NSW Blues |
M |
LB |
27 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
28 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
29 |
|
Interests are Bicycles, |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
Rainbow and Blue themed |
M |
B |
31 |
|
Essendon (AFL) |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Cricket/travel |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Text "BEECH 1/26" on the Quilt and
Laundry Bag. |
M |
B |
35 |
|
Spice Girls/Girl Power. |
M |
LB |
36 |
|
Baby Groot |
F |
LB |
37 |
|
F1 McLarin Car Racing |
M |
LB |
38 |
|
Farm with Fox/Kelpie Dog |
M |
LB |
39 |
|
How to Train Your Dragon |
M |
LB |
40 |
|
Text "BEECH 26" on the Quilt and
Laundry Bag. |
M |
B |
41 |
|
Essendon Bombers (AFL Team) |
M |
Q |
42 |
|
2007 RuneScape |
M |
B |
43 |
|
2007 RuneScape |
M |
B |
44 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
45 |
|
Manly Sea Eagles |
M |
LB |
46 |
|
Dungeons and Dragons |
M |
LB |
47 |
|
Brisbane Broncos if available 1988 Logo |
M |
LB |
48 |
|
The Witcher (can provide 2 embroideries) |
M |
LB |
49 |
|
Liverpool Football Club |
M |
LB |
50 |
|
RAAF badge with details |
M |
Q |
51 |
|
Navy badge with service details |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
RAN badge with service details |
M |
Q |
54 |
|
RAAF badge with details |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Parramatta Eels |
M |
LB |
56 |
|
Star Wars |
M |
LB |
57 |
|
Golden Retriever |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Blue Staffy Dog |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Mad Max |
M |
LB |
60 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
B |
61 |
|
Loves greens |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Sailor Jerry |
M |
LB |
66 |
|
Black Lab & Blue Heeler |
M |
LB |
67 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
LB |
68 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
LB |
69 |
|
Chicken Jo' character from Surfs Up |
M |
LB |
70 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
RAN badge |
F |
Q |
74 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Spiderman, |
M |
LB |
76 |
|
Fish, Barra, Marlin |
M |
LB |
77 |
|
Around the World |
M |
LB |
78 |
|
Ocean Theme |
M |
LB |
79 |
|
Bruce Lee, Ninja |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
Hobbies & Interests: |
M |
Q |
83 |
|
Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
84 |
|
Sailing |
M |
Q |
85 |
|
Ocean |
F |
LB |
86 |
|
Tropical Design |
F |
LB |
87 |
|
Lord of the Rings, Hobbit |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
One Piece (Japanese manga series) |
F |
LB |
89 |
|
Wallabies Rugby Union Team |
M |
LB |
90 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
RAAF badge |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Rising Sun with member and grandfather’s details |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Ocean |
M |
LB |
96 |
|
Nature theme |
M |
LB |
97 |
|
Ocean |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
Sydney Roosters |
M |
B |
99 |
|
Coke Zero |
F |
LB |
100 |
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