23 September 2022

Weekly Dispatch 23rd September 2022


Happy Friday!!!

Another week of Amazing Quilts and Laundry Bags being sent off to our ADF!!

I think we can all agree, a great display of skill, imagination and creativity in the following quilts and laundry bags. 

Please enjoy!!!

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This year so far, we have sent off 698 quilts

and that has brought our total since we started to 14933.

We have also sent off 1463 laundry bags, bringing our total since we started to over 31525 laundry bags. 


Barbara.W

Bev.F

Brittany.F

Danielle.Mc A

Gayle.W

Heather.B

Jacqui.D

Jacqui.D

Jan-Maree

Jan-Maree

Jan-Maree 

Jan-Maree

Jenni.S

Jo.H Embroidery by Inge.C, Logo by J-M & Di for binding

Joy.H

Keryn.M

Keryn.M

Lynn.F Quilted by Philomena.H

Lynn.F Embroidery by Arthur.F Quilted by Philomena.H

Lynn.K

Lynn F and quilted by Philomena 

Mel.L

Mel.L

Pennie.T

Pennie.T

Rowena.J

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Ruth.S

Sonia (x3)

Sonia (x8)

Susan.B

Toni.F

Toni.F

Toni.F



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20 September 2022

Grati -Tuesday 20th September 2022

 

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Hope everyone has had a fantastic start to their week. 

It is always very special when we hear about how appreciated the quilts and laundry bags are. 


So grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the 
following gratitude letters and photos. 

...

Thank you to all the Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) Volunteers who have been working with so much care, energy and creativity on the laundry bags for our crew on HMAS Anzac. They have started to arrive and the team are loving them. You should be hearing from your individual members soon. I’ll also take some crew photos for you all with our respective creations over the coming weeks and send these through to Jan-Maree.

 

Special shout-out to Susan P who made this extraordinary design for me which has really brightened up my life aboard.

 

Many blessings to you all.



 ...

Good Afternoon Bridget R,

 

I wanted to write to you and say that I received my Laundry Bag in the mail earlier this week. Please let me say thank you, it’s great and I love the personalisation you gave it. 


The bag captures everything I was imagining and my family even said it’s clearly mine, they had no idea it was coming. My grandparents are currently over visiting and they loved it, along with the idea of Aussie Hero Quilts. My grandmother loves sewing and quilting so I may have inadvertently recruited a new quilter, so long as we can keep her from her garden.

 

It was lovely to read about your family. Please wish them all well and all the best moving forward. Though I am home now in Australia I’m still playing catch up with everything I missed while away. My wife and I have two children together whom are 7 and 9 years, and she has two children from a previous marriage who are 19 and 21. My eldest daughter has moved out already working hospitality and planning a move to Victoria, and we are working on my Son once we find him stable employment. My youngest two are just happy to have Dad home.

 

We also have a few pets at home, I own an Eclectus parrot, you may recognise her from the laundry bag, and my wife convinced me to buy a puppy (chocolate lab) and a rescue kitten shortly before I deployed. I believe I lost my breath trying to convince her of the workload she would have while I was away, but like any good compromise we ended up with a new puppy and kitten.

 

Thank you once again for your time and effort with the Laundry bag. It will travel with me on any future deployment I have. My best wishes to you and yours and all the Aussie Hero Quilter out there.

 

Regards

 ...
I went to post office yesterday and received my absolutely amazing bedspread... I cried when I opened it. Please send my sincere thanks to all involved x

Thank you once again and thank you 🙏 Lynn R.
...

Hi Karen W, 

I have just received the laundry bag you made for me and I absolutely love it. It turned out exactly as I imagined and it is so much better than the mesh ones we typically use.

Thank you again,
 ...

Susan J,

 

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing quilt I have just received in our ships mail. It is truly fantastic and I really do appreciate the effort that has been put in to it – so many skills beyond my capability! I love the wrecks and reefs. I have attached an image of the quilt safely in custody while standing on our Flight Deck.


 

HMAS Canberra is now on the way home after completing our 3-month deployment and we just have a couple of tasks to achieve down the NSW coast before we head home. We are due to arrive in Sydney on Father’s Day which will be nice for a lot of our crew, especially as we will have about 570 family and friends waiting for us.

 

Once again, thank you for the time and effort you have given in making such a fantastic gift – I will treasure it.


 

All the very best,


...


Good evening Pam


The quilt arrived on Monday and he opened it last night

We were both quite emotional with the gift that presented itself when unwrapped.  The quilt is amazing and more. It will be hung with pride for all to see and become a treasured heirloom.  

Thank you all so much. 
...

Until next week keep your letters, emails and photos coming in.  

Tuesday's would be so totally boring without them!

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19 September 2022

Request List 19th September 22

Hey folks,

Have you bought a ticket for the bus tour in Canberra on the day of the dinner?  Last chance this week to grab a ticket if you are still thinking of it.  


Here are the requests for this week.

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 24 October 2022 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 and include only 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 PMKEYS number given you in any correspondence with the admin team.  This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.  The PMKEYS number is included in the address details we supply for your recipient e.g.  the 7-digit number in bold below. 

CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432 

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 and PMKEYS 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 a 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 


Random gender neutral Army laundry bags to be posted to South Australia. These will mostly go to soldiers who were involved in Operations Flood Assist, COVID Assist and Bushfire Assist.   If you would like to make some of these please note postage is not free.

M

LB

1

Coastal theme

M

LB

3

Blue Music, Star Wars, Moto GP

M

Q

4

Pop Culture, blue black and green

M

Q

5

RAN crest, St George football or NSW State or Origin (we will provide you the RAN crest)

F

Q

6

Blue, beach, surfing, rowing, Carlton FC, Skiing and golf

M

Q

7

Black, blue, Navy blue, angels and demons with the letter V on it please

M

Q

8

Canberra Raiders and Carlton Blues

M

Q

9

Melbourne Storm theme

M

Q

10

Brisbane Bronco's

M

Q

11

Star Wars or Planet of the Apes please, Dark Blue, Black, Dark Green

M

Q

12

Manly Sea Eagles, HMAS Choules Crest (we have the crest for you)

M

Q

13

NSW Blues theme

M

Q

14

Chelsea Football Club, Blue

M

Q

15

 4WDs Sunsets and camping would be cool.

M

Q

16

Orange, blue, white, green. Hobbies/interests: Swimming at the beach, hiking, travelling, running.

F

Q

17

4x4ing, Staffies, Turtles, Cats, Boating, Disney

M

Q

18

Rugby League (West Tigers), Japanese tattoos

M

B

19

Starwars, Sharks, Suzuki motorbikes, 4WD

M

Q

20

Rugby League (Canberra Raiders and QLD Marroons)

M

Q

21

RAAF crest, Air Force, Rugby League, Brisbane Broncos, Nature, Camping, Green, Blue, Orange. (we can provide the RAAF crest)

M

B

22

Rising Sun Badge and Royal Australian Corps of Transport badge. Red colour. Ice Hockey is my hobby. Name and PMKeyS on Laundry bag, please.
(We can provide the badges)

M

B

23

Formula 1

F

Q

24

essendon bombers

M

Q

25

helicopters, MRH90 helicopter, 808 squadron (we can provide the crest for the squadron)

M

Q

27

Jeep Wrangler Front n centre, background Anvil Grey with  Nickname in Red written below jeep.

F

LB

28

Spiderman, Power Rangers

M

Q

29

The flower Roses, the band KISS, Singer/band The Weekend, and thunder storms. Colours: Black, red, and other colours relating to the subjects.

M

Q

30

Star Wars, Marvel, American and Australian Muscle/Classic Cars, WWI and WWII Aircraft

M

B

31

Red and similar shades
ANZAC Day Turkey,
Planes (C130), Ship (LHD), trucks (Bushmaster)

M

Q

32

Blue & Green & Camo
Wolves, Dogs Etc.

F

Q

33

Black, green camo; Military Working Dogs

F

Q

34

Star Wars

M

Q

35

AFL Team Melbourne Demons

F

Q

36

Reef pattern/Australian outback - Hobbies: Fishing, camping

M

B

37

Aircraft/RAAF themed. RAAF Crest (We can supply the crest.)

F

Q

38

Red 4 door Jeep Wrangler on a mountain.

M

LB

39

Royal Blue, Australian Army Rising Sun Badge, Royal Australian Infantry Corps Badge, poppies. (We can supply the badges)

M

Q

40

Purple & yellow. Poppies &
Rising Sun and RAAC Badge
1st Amoured Regiment,
1st Recruit Training Battalion,
2nd Cavalry Regiment,
RMC-Duntroon
Work vehicles:
ASLAV, M113AS4, M1A1 Abrams Tank
(We can  badges and list of units - vehicles could be appliqued from silhouettes)

M

Q

41

Parramatta eels themed. Navy Themed with RAN crest (We can provide the crest). Please include letters "MCT1"

M

Q

42

Rising Sun / RAN Crest/ TSE106.
(We will provide the crests)

M

Q

43

Mountain biking themed, with tri-service (Army, Navy, RAAF) (We can supply three service crests)

M

B

44

Autumn colours and sunset

M

Q

45

Rising Sun, 8/7 Royal Victorian Regiment, Infantry. Purple Green or blue. Music, bagpipes
(We can supply the badges)

F

B

46

TSE 106, Navy Ships, Cute Dinosaurs, Shots (drinks), pit vipers sunglasses, cow boy hats, Sunset, Swimming Pool, vapes (smoking), bad mess food, 9mm pistol + Baton, Apill, RAAF C130 Plane, Pool table, Bush Hat

F

Q

47

The letters "C1", TSE 106, Navy Ship, Asahi Beer, Corona Beer, Cowboy Hat, Dog-Cocker Spaniel, Crocs the shoes, 9mm pistol. Colours - Black, purple, green, blue

F

Q

48

Tri Service theme, Rising Sun, RAAF and RAN crests & colours & crest. Letters "TSE 106" (We can provide the crests)

F

B

49

RAN crest, Ocean, Scuba diving, sharks, Manta Rays, Navy Ship, TSE 106,

M

Q

50

Colourful sunset over the water with a navy ship in it.

F

Q

51

Tropical With a silhouette of a Navy Patrol Boat, Text "Op Resolute, TSE Theme"

M

B

52

Swords, Scottish Crane (bird), video games, Medieval Knights

M

B

53

Tri Service Colours (sky blue, red and royal blue) Army / Navy Themed with Rising Sun and RAN crest, Stranger Things, (TV Show), Pokemon

M

Q

54

Blue. Fitness, Skiing 4Wheel Driving, Camping

M

B

55

Blue, Fishing and walking his dog- jack Russell cross, loves nature

M

Q

56

RAN crest, Navy Electronic Warfare Trident symbol,
South Sydney Rabbitohs,
Hawthorn Hawks,
surfing, Snowboarding,  Rugby League,
1/2 Sun 1/2moon hippy symbol,
lone grey wolf,
Brisbane city silhouette
(We can provide the crest and the trident)

M

B

57

RAN badge with navy/nautical/costal theme (We can supply the badge)

F

B

58

Blue or Red; likes Hiking with my partner and dogs ; has 2 dogs. A Groodle (Golden Retriever X Poodle) named Luna, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Norbert
Has a passion for Australian themes, Australian Flag / Kangaroo.

 

M

Q

59

Blue & White rampaging lion on hind legs facing left centered on Gordon Tartan background
"nemo me impune lacessit", 
small Australian flag,
Rising Sun,
5/6 RVR badge
(We can provide the badge)

M

Q

60

Purple & Blue. 5/6 RVR Badge, Rising Sun Badge, Australian Flag, Victorian Flag. The phrases " Chocs on Ops"  (We can provide the badges)
 

M

B

61

Dollar signs. (deals with finance) Hobbies are Model trains, building Lego, machines/cars, 4x4 driving, fixing “things” in the garage/shed
Was part of the team bringing home the Unknown Soldier from France/Belgium
Tours of the Middle East

M

Q

62

Red Roo, Armoured Corp, bright colours, initials

M

LB

63

Colours Red & Black. Navy Logo. Patrol Boats

M

LB

64

Beach with Sunset as background, 5/6 RVR ( Royal Victorian Rifles ), Carpenter saws, chisel, hammer, dollar sign in green

M

LB

65

Nickname, Camping, Fishing, ASLAV, Rising Sun

M

LB

66

bicycles, coffee, cameras (photo and video), military aircraft and golf. Could my current unit is 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit be represented.

M

Q

67

16 RWAR (Royal West Australian Regiment) "Swan" logo, Aussie WW2 troops marching silhouette
(We can provide the Swan Logo)

M

B

68

Blue; Snowboarding, Scuba Diving and Spartan Racing

F

Q

69

Blue, Yellow and Violet; Gardening, Baking, Preserving, Spending time with kids
Two Black Cats, Asian and Toby and the backyard mob of 3 magpies names Max, Mat and Mac.

M

Q

70

Lavender, AF Blue and Lovett Green.
Wine Making, AirForce, reading widely on international relations and intelligence matters
Pets: Horrie - Labradoodle"

M

Q

71

Black, Blue and Purple.
Art Galleries and Museums, watching movies, hanging out with family and friends, walking, cooking, computers.
Pet dog Poodle names Charlie

F

Q

72

Orange
Gardening, Building, Current Affairs
Dog: Pip, Brown in colour."

M

Q

73

Pink and Silver
Watching Documentaries, exercising, learning about home improvements ideas, spending time near the ocean, spending time with family.

F

Q

74

Blue and Green
Air Force, Family, Running, Travel, Camping and Golf
Pet Dog that is a Spoodle named Bear.

M

Q

75

Yellow and Pink
Shopping, baking. 3.5 year old daughter nicknamed. Please include nickname on quilt.

F

Q

76

I like tea and teapots. Elephants for luck and Native flowers. I have a Chocolate Brown Border Collie. Have deployed 4 times and this is my first quilt.

F

Q

77