QOTW 15 mar

Welcome to Quilts of the Week for March 15th

The tally so far-

 13 quilts this week and 51 laundry bags.

260 quilts and 622 laundry bags for 2013

1261 quilts and 1987 laundry bags in total

Let's start tonight's list of quilts off with this lovely Southern Cross quilt by Hilary.

When you send a quilt top or even a completed quilt top to me to finish or send off there is a chance that it may receive some applique attention before it hits the road.  Sometimes it is possible for me to personalise a quilt really easily with a bit of applique for someone specific.  For example, this quilt made by Carol, received a Phoenix as the fellow it is going to is at Camp Pheonix.

This quilt top was made by Joy.  I quilted it and then appliqued the black swan as requested and as luck would have it, the state colours of WA are black and gold!

This is another joint effort.  I made the top and back and then sent them up to Belinda who quilted them for me.  This is for Mr 6'8" and that is how long his quilt is.

I just have to show you Belinda's awesome quilting - I am so glad they show up so well on the flag!

This quilt is by Janelle.  We are hoping this will go to a helicopter crewman.

This gorgeous quilt was made by Jean D and this is her first Aussie Hero Quilt.

One by me!

Julie Ann so liked making the 80's blocks that we did a while ago that she made a few more and ended up with a quilt full!

More of Julie Ann's work

Melbourne Storm must be popular - this version by Kylie!

Another by Kylie

The next three batches of Laundry Bags are from Karen B.  Sorry about the blurry shot  - I just could not get it to save any clearer.

Louise made the following quilt top and it was quilted by DeEmEss.  I had to crop the bottom off so as not to spoil the surprise.

Maddy made this for an Extra Long fellow.

Maddy also sent off these laundry bags.

This lovely quilt was completed by Sheree, a newbie to AHQ.  

 I just have to share the gorgeous extra little details that Sheree included.

Sheree also stitched in the recipient's name but I had to crop that out for obvious reasons.

Stephanie made this next six laundry bags 

Don't you love the Space Invader!!!  It came from this blog and because Stephanie is super AWESOME she has stitched another one and is sending it to me to include in this fellow's quilt!!!

Sue N completed a dozen laundry bags this week, but I am only showing 8 because she made two of each of the first batch.

I have one very special thank you message for you all to share tonight.  This one was sent to Joan who is actually mum to one of our HMAS ANZAC heroes.  She is now making laundry bags and she received this most wonderful thank you message.   I just had to write and ask permission to share it almost in its entirety as it really speaks to why we need to keep doing what we are doing as well as it goes some way to explaining just how we are benefiting the troops in more ways than one.

Hi Joan and Robin,

 I'd like to thank you for the DVD and laundry bag that I received yesterday. Mail is always appreciated, and unexpected mail is an absolute joy. Whilst I have not had a chance to watch any of the DVD I have scheduled some time later in the week to watch it in part. Having 12-14 hour work days, seven days a week does much to accomplish moving forward with the mission, but leaves little time for relaxation, and whilst XXXX has some scenic majesty (in parts) it does not offer any entertainment, so I am looking forward to an opportunity to sit down and be amused. I also appreciate the laundry bag, for whilst I have deployed to several other areas than this in my career I have found one thing in common that leaches away the human spirit, and that is the sheer lack of colour other than a range of greys and browns. Although there are 37 different nations represented in this camp, the colour choice tends to be drab greys and browns (with a few Aussies in hues of green) all in dull camouflage pattern.The buildings are all beige and grey (when not covered in snow they are shrouded in dust), so being able to return to my room at night and see such a splash of colour as this bag provides does a lot to maintain a sense that this is all temporary and there is much to look forward to once the deployment finishes. I thank you for your gifts and appreciate the effort that you have made.

Cheers,

Till next time................keep spreading the word and happy stitching!

Quilts of the Week 1 March

The tally so far-

 31 quilts this week and 77 laundry bags.

234 quilts and 522 laundry bags for 2013

1235 quilts and 1887 laundry bags in total

Another great week everyone! Some fabulous quilts and laundry bags heading off.  Before the parade of lovelies for this week a couple of quilt announcements.

Just a few notices before the show and tell.

I am still looking for people to quilt for us.  I receive a large number of quilt tops each week and it would be great if I could share the load of quilting among a few more quilters, preferably in Sydney as it is too expensive to pay the cost of postage plus batting for too many quilts.  If you know of any quilters in Sydney either let me know or ask them if they would be interested in getting involved in a good cause.  Bear in mind though that most quilters already donate their efforts to one cause or another so go gently.

The Penrith Sewing Day is coming up again.  Sunday 17th 

March at Penrith Patchwork.  10am to 2pm.  BYO lunch, 

snacks and sewing machine.  Coffee mug not a bad idea 

either.  I will provide all materials for the laundry bags we will

be sewing.

And now to view the goodies.

Angela

There is a tutorial for this awesome star - you can find it here?

Carol

This little fellow was particularly impressed with this quilt.

Caroline

 Cheryl

 Christine C (WA)

Dasha

 DeEmEss

This is Donna's signature and she is a newbie to AHQ but a very welcome one don't you think?

Donna 

( this is the same Donna who has been with us for a while hence the need to use DeEmEss for our newbie)

 Evelyn

 Janie

Jan-Maree (that would be me)

Judy C

 Jenny and Gale, two AHQ newbies, surprised me with three quilts!

 Karen B

 Linda

Liz j

 Kaye completed the second quilt made by the children of the Bethany Catholic School in Werribee.

 Liz B

You have to read the fine print on this one!

 Liz

Maddy

 Tess (NSW)

 Pauline

 Miriam created this quilt top and I have just sent it off to a chaplain who is going to deliver it to a fellow who was seriously wounded and missed out on one of our Wounded Warrior Quilts because of the route he took to come home.  Our precious wounded heroes need looking after in particular so I am so glad to have found out about him.

 Gayl L is new to us and created this gorgeous quilt.

 Stephanie

Just had to show you the pigs in this quilt - gone to a 7RAR fellow of course

The next bunch are all quilted by Nancy from tops either pieced by her and her helpers or donated to her.

And as they say in the movies

That's all folks!

till next week anyway!

except for a quick lovely thank you for a quilt that Nancy sent off.

My husband received a lovely quilt yesterday. Thank you so very much! He said it was 

such an incredible gesture and he loves it. He took a photo but hasn't sent it to me yet 

but I will forward it once he does. Thank you again for your incredible support for our

 soldiers in Afghanistan

New Block of the Month coming up on Sunday!  

We will be doing something a little different!

Till next time.................keep spreading the word and happy stitching!