Hi all
WOO HOO! Not long now till our dinner. This time next year the fun will all be over for another year and I am sure there will be lots of stories to tell.
At the beginning of last week Jan-Maree received a
call from a ship that needed some help with morale. They had come home from a
long and demanding deployment and should have had some time at home. This was
not to be however, and in less than two weeks they were off again. Their
leadership wanted to know what we could do to help so we hatched a plan. On
Thursday Clarissa dropped over especially to pack up 165 laundry bags, enough
for the whole crew. On the Friday the
Garage Girls, the group of ladies who meet at Headquarters most Fridays, packed
up 56 random quilts. On Monday, a public holiday up here, the packages were
collected by a volunteer and were taken to the city from where they will be
sent up to meet up with the ship. Hopefully they will have them this week. If we did not have random laundry bags and a
few random quilts on hand, we would not have been able to look after this crew.
Well done all. Here’s to another group of happy customers. Also, once the dinner is over, and I have a
bit more time, we will send emails to all those whose quilts were sent off so
that you know where they have gone.
You will soon see some requests on the list wanting Great White Sharks and Hammerheads… here is why…
“They mainly relate to the call signs for the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams (AME) teams. Great White and Hammer Head AME teams who are currently living the mess referred to as The Kennels. Thought I might explain that. I hope this is all ok. Thank you very much. We greatly appreciate everything you and team do for our brother and sisters.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
A number of emails have and will be sent with important
information about the AHQ weekend in Canberra.
Please make sure you print these emails or save
them somewhere you can easily access them during the weekend. There will be
lots happening, so having the information handy will make things much easier!
Thank you, everyone — we’re looking forward to a wonderful weekend together! ❤️
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 - 13
Are deployed overseas, and we can send to them whilst they are away from home. The benefit to their morale from receiving a parcel from us cannot be overstated.
As always, all requests are listed in priority order. There are some 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 24 Nov 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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Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
1 |
|
Japanese
Maple Trees (or bonsai) |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Love
Camping |
M |
B |
3 |
|
Loves the
video game series Mass Effect, anything related to that would be amazing |
M |
Q |
4 |
|
LB -
Rainbow 6 Seige & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed |
M |
B |
5 |
|
Zelda |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Anything
Star Wars related but only the good guys…. |
M |
Q |
7 |
|
Loves the
video game series The Elder Scrolls |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Anything
French Bulldog related and bright colours but not pink please. |
F |
Q |
9 |
|
Rising
Sun |
F |
B |
10 |
|
Rising
Sun |
F |
B |
11 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
12 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
13 |
|
Navy
badge |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
RAAF
crest |
F |
B |
15 |
|
Earthy,
sandy tones with Middle East Region/Arabic patterns with Cobra Snakes and Scorpions
and Camels, memorabilia of Middle East Deployment |
F |
B |
16 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
18 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
20 |
|
Rising
Sun, Starry night with constellations, moon and silhouettes of helicopters
and planes. Small Australian Flag |
M |
B |
21 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
22 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
23 |
|
Great
White Shark in a dog Kennel |
M |
B |
24 |
|
Mermaids
and Tropical Islands |
F |
B |
25 |
|
Mice and
Submarines |
M |
B |
26 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
B |
27 |
|
Army war
dog riding a hammerhead shark |
M |
B |
28 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
B |
29 |
|
Sea
creatures |
F |
B |
30 |
|
Hammerhead
Shark in a kennel |
M |
B |
31 |
|
Cats |
F |
B |
32 |
|
Ocean
animals |
F |
B |
33 |
|
Dragons/medieval |
F |
B |
34 |
|
Dachshund
Sausage Dogs |
F |
LB |
35 |
|
Thai and
Colourful |
M |
LB |
36 |
|
Lego
Theme |
F |
LB |
37 |
|
Gecko
Theme |
M |
LB |
38 |
|
Redcliffe
Dolphins NRL |
M |
LB |
39 |
|
Quilt And
Bag - Marlboro Reds |
M |
B |
40 |
|
Pink
Theme |
F |
LB |
41 |
|
Quilt And
Bag - Leeds United |
M |
B |
42 |
|
Taylor
Swift |
F |
B |
43 |
|
NFL
Denver Broncos |
M |
Q |
44 |
|
Papaya
Salad |
F |
B |
45 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
F |
Q |
46 |
|
Cats |
M |
Q |
47 |
|
Bee
Keeping, Hives, honey |
M |
B |
48 |
|
Philippines
Theme |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Unicorns |
M |
Q |
50 |
|
Bag -
Seattle Sea Hawks NFL |
M |
B |
51 |
|
Q-Brisbane
Broncos |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Geelong
Cats |
M |
B |
53 |
|
Carlton
AFL Club |
F |
LB |
54 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
B |
57 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
LB |
58 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
59 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
60 |
|
Rising
Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
RAAF
badge with service details |
M |
Q |
63 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
65 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
66 |
|
RAAF
badge |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
RAAF
crest |
F |
Q |
68 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Rising
Sun with personal details |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
See info
sheets (2) |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Lightening
McQueen from Cars |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Toy Story
Themed |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Hawthorn
Hawks/Ships Theme |
M |
Q |
76 |
|
Red bull
Ampol racing |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Warhammer
40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) |
M |
B |
78 |
|
Kids
movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie (Toy
Story), Bluey and Bingo |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
Masters
of the Universe (He-Man) Theme |
M |
B |
80 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos |
M |
Q |
81 |
|
LB -
Aviation Themed |
M |
Q |
82 |
|
One side
- Sanemi from Demon Slayer |
M |
LB |
83 |
|
RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
F |
B |
84 |
|
Middle
Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and Arabic
patterns/designs |
F |
Q |
85 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
86 |
|
Navy
Crest |
M |
LB |
87 |
|
Rising
Sun |
M |
Q |
88 |
|
RAAF
Ensign |
M |
B |
89 |
|
Sailfish |
M |
Q |
90 |
|
Indiana
Jones themed |
M |
Q |
91 |
|
K-POP
Demon Hunters themed |
M |
Q |
92 |
|
Wedge-tailed
eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
93 |
|
Brisbane
Broncos NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
94 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
95 |
|
Gold
Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
96 |
|
Rising
Sun with details |
M |
Q |
97 |
|
Air Force
themed in blues, |
M |
Q |
98 |
|
Goannas |
M |
Q |
99 |
|
RAN class |
F |
B |
100 |
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