A sad day for us all

No words feel adequate to describe the news that five more Australian soldiers have been killed and two seriously injured in two separate incidents.  I am sure I can speak for all those involved with Aussie Hero Quilts when I say that our thoughts are with all those touched by this horrible day.  

I had another post prepared for tonight but it does not seem appropriate so instead I thought we would have an abbreviated version of what would have been the Quilts of the Week for this week.  Lets send all our love to those that are hurting and then lets focus on what we can do to make things better for those we can.

Firstly a parade of HMAS ANZAC goodies.

Julie Ann made these five laundry bags for HMAS ANZAC

 A sneak peak at Marg's quilt for HMAS ANZAC

You might remember this gorgeous quilt that Liz made.  I have been waiting to find the perfect recipient for it and finally found one among Club 25 - there is no point in showing a sneak peak of this one as it has already been seen and is eagerly awaited.  

There is a laundry bag too but no peaks at that!  

And now for some Doggie Treats.

Angela had outdone herself with her ensemble for the Dog and his best mate, his handler.  First up for the handler..

Then for the dog...

and finally the laundry bag.  

Julie from SA was organised and got this WWQ in the mail to replace the one that has been used recently.

Liz is back again with a laundry bag and a quilt 
that prove that quick and easy doesn't have to be boring.

This laundry bag and quilt ensemble is from the Singleton Quilters the end of  their mammoth effort of 60 quilts.

I love this gorgeous bright quilt from Carol.

I made the laundry bag to go with it 
and I can only show it because the fellow has know idea it is coming.

Judy C whipped these next six laundry bags  - love the horse one!

Check out the dragons one too!

And we finish off tonight with this striking quilt from Kaye.  
Simple blocks but very striking because of the colours!  

This quilt is the combined effort of Maria who pieced the top and Caroline who quilted it. 

Till next time..................LEST WE FORGET!

Oh My Goodness on 3 days left to post!

3 posting days to go

Just a reminder that although the posting dates go till the 15th of April, of course the 15th is a Sunday so Saturday is the last day you can post.  


Tomorrow morning I am going to be sending out my first email to the volunteers who have offered to make quilts on request.  Just in case you haven't heard - the word is being passed around that Aussie Heroes exists and some soldiers are being invited to email me if they would like a quilt of their own.  When I get those emails I will be emailing the AHQ sewers who have volunteered to be put on the mailing list to see if anyone is interested in making a quilt for that particular soldier.  Usually you will have about two weeks to get a quilt made and into the mail.  The soldiers can't tell us how much longer they have over there but we work on the assumption that they have at least six weeks to go - that allows two weeks to get the quilt made and mailed and then four to get it over there.  


Just because you are on the list doesn't mean you have to put your hand up when you get an email.  You need to look at your commitments at the time and decide if you can manage it.  generally I will wait till 24 hours after I send out the request and will then let you know who the sewer will be.  


These quilts do not have to be fancy or more time consuming that others.  Simple strips quilts will do.  It will be up to the sewer to decide.  Occasionally we might get some sort of specific request that will guide us is a certain direction, sometimes not.  I will not reveal the name or address of the recipient to anyone but the person who is making the quilt.  The less information spread around the better for the soldier's security.   I may be over cautious in that regard but that never hurt anyone.


So, if there is anyone who would still like me to put their name on the volunteer mailing list just leave a comment or send me an email and I will add you in.


Now tonight I can share with you some of the quilts that the Singleton Quilters have been making.  There is local lad serving in Afghanistan and they have set a goal to make 60 quilts to send one to each member of his team.  Don't you bet he has become pretty popular!

Here are five pictures that I have been sent of their wonderful quilts. 

 I am really hoping that I will get pictures of the other 55 in good time too.

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