Hi All
Two and a half weeks till the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Weekend.
We are getting down to the wire now. I am shortly going to have to
finalise the numbers for the tours of the Australian War Memorial, The
Volunteers’ Gathering on the Friday night and the Bus Tour on the Saturday so
please, if you haven’t already, make sure you buy your tickets…. via
Trybooking. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1188651
You don’t want to miss out!
Another final reminder…
Quilts or bags to display at the
dinner
Don’t forget to let me know if
you are hoping to bring a quilt or bag along to our Annual Dinner to display.
Please email me straight away and let me know. Any of the requests on this list
except for the priority requests would be great choices.
Now, here is the request list for this week.
I want to acknowledge that a number of the requests on the list this
week are quite unusual and certainly not things that many of us would
automatically understand. Please know that I have done some googling and if you
need some help, I can explain a lot of the requests to you. Most of them have
an easy solution so please don’t be afraid to ask me for advise/assistance.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
Request numbers 1-12 inclusive members who are serving overseas but
requests 1-3 are all URGENT. We also have some who are serving in Australia but
still away from home doing the essential job of Border Protection. These are
requests are 13-19. I would really love
them to get some quilty love sooner than later so they experience the morale
boost of an Aussie Hero parcel whilst they are away from home.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 11
November 24 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 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 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 with text, ANZAC theme on a khaki/olive drab background,
silhouette of soldier in rest on arms position, poppies in the background.
Australian, Egyptian, Israel and MFO Flags |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Rising Sun with PMKeYs, Artillery Corps badge, Dark Red Over Blue |
M |
LB |
2 |
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Blue, Formula 1, Sportsbikes, Brisbane Broncos, Eminem, Beaches |
M |
Q |
3 |
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Darker colours, nil other
preferences |
M |
LB |
4 |
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Rising Sun with text, Darker colours and Army themed (no camo though
please!) |
M |
Q |
5 |
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Patchwork shapes in greys and yellow-orange colours. |
M |
LB |
6 |
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Canberra Raiders themed - Lime Green |
M |
Q |
7 |
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Darker colours, nil other preferences |
M |
LB |
8 |
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RASigs themed |
M |
Q |
9 |
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Unicorns, fairies or frogs or a cute animals of some sort in Pinks,
purples, yellows, blues pastels |
F |
LB |
10 |
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Marvel Theme |
M |
B |
11 |
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Australia and Solomon Islands flags |
M |
Q |
12 |
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Royal Australian Engineers Corps emblem and Southern Cross |
M |
Q |
13 |
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RAN Boatswain's Mate badge, with traditional Navy vibes and
Boatswain's mate historical symbolism ie Crossed Cannons, Bosun's pipe, old
school sailor in ceremonial uniform with tattoos on his arms, Naval warships
with cannons with the Boatswains Mate's motto " Si Vis Pacem, Para
Bellum |
M |
Q |
14 |
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Army Rising Sun, RACT Badge, Australian flag, a penguin standing over
a boomerang , 5 BDE logo, 5CSSB gecko logo and a wagon wheel (Army
transport), pineapple, and the word HAWK |
M |
Q |
15 |
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I would like a Red Star Wars rebel symbol with a white background and
a space battle on the quilt with Star Wars space ships ie X - Wings, Tie
Fighters, Tie Bombers, Millennium Falcon, Star cruisers, Naboo Fighters etc |
M |
Q |
16 |
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Navy Crest, Rising Sun and JTF639 patch with text OP RESOLUTE TSE 114 |
M |
Q |
17 |
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I would like a Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat with a
sunset behind it with TSE Rotation 114 at the top and OP RESOLUTE at the
bottom |
M |
Q |
18 |
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I would like a Low end theory design for the quilt and a yellow character holding an Army
Harris green radio. |
M |
B |
19 |
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Brisbane Broncos themed |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Green/black Colour scheme |
M |
Q |
21 |
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St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos
if possible |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Star Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please |
M |
Q |
23 |
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Brisbane Broncos, Tooheys New, Bull Terriers |
M |
Q |
24 |
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Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars) |
M |
Q |
25 |
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Parramatta Eels/ NRL |
M |
Q |
26 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL in Blue |
M |
Q |
27 |
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St. George Illawarra (NRL) |
M |
Q |
28 |
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RAN crest, |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Pink - |
M |
Q |
30 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. (I can send you the badge and also four
photos depicting security guards on duty) |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Helldivers 2 Malevelon Creek |
M |
B |
32 |
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Richmond Tigers AFL Theme |
M |
Q |
33 |
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Navy Themed with AFL Port Adelaide Power and something to represent my
3 children (2 girls and a boy) We can
provide the RAN crest . |
M |
Q |
34 |
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Wells and Whales |
M |
Q |
35 |
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Roblox (video virtual universe game), Among Us (online game) themed
with kittens |
M |
B |
36 |
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Broncos NRL, Maroon and yellow |
M |
B |
37 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL |
M |
Q |
38 |
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RAN crest, white ensign, |
F |
Q |
39 |
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Piston Powered Propeller Aeroplanes. (1900's-1980's) |
M |
Q |
40 |
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Melbourne Demons (AFL) Themed |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Wests Tigers NRL with a wooden spoon on it |
M |
Q |
42 |
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Great Northern Brewing Company themed |
M |
Q |
43 |
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Country music theme with first name embroidered on the bottom |
F |
Q |
44 |
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Dive theme with Roosters NRL team and word Rabbit on the bottom |
M |
B |
45 |
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Geelong Cats themed |
M |
Q |
46 |
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South Sydney Rabbitohs with initials |
M |
Q |
47 |
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Anime themed (Berserk for reference) |
M |
B |
48 |
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Maritime Themed with HMAS Choules Crest |
M |
B |
49 |
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Brisbane Broncos Rugby Theme, Broncos Maroon and Yellow |
M |
Q |
50 |
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The Rock Dwayne Johnson |
M |
B |
51 |
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Moana (Disney movie) theme |
F |
Q |
52 |
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Brisbane Broncos Theme |
F |
LB |
53 |
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Carlton Draught beer |
M |
Q |
54 |
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XXXX Gold Quilt and Laundry Bag with nickname embroidered on both
bottom left corner. |
M |
Q |
55 |
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Navy anchor symbol with name Nickname at bottom |
M |
B |
56 |
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Food and Vegetables, Mexican food, NRL Cowboys, surname at the bottom |
M |
Q |
57 |
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Ocean Blue/Nautical Themed with a hint of purple, and crossed engine
pistons. |
M |
B |
58 |
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Superman & comic book superhero themed |
M |
Q |
59 |
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Legend of Zelda (Japanese computer game) theme Green and gold colour
scheme. |
M |
B |
60 |
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Pokémon theme (Gengar) Purple/Black colours |
M |
LB |
61 |
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Bluey (TV show) |
M |
B |
62 |
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Horror Movie themed - Freddy, IT, Chucky etc - Blacks and Reds |
M |
B |
63 |
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Marvel superheroes or Port Power themed |
M |
Q |
64 |
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Military/Vietnam War theme including 7RAR with helicopter image |
M |
Q |
65 |
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NRL Wests Tigers themed quilt with
nickname written at the bottom. |
M |
Q |
66 |
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Spring/Summer garden boho style (greens, whites, yellows colours) with
a Caduceus (Navy Medic Symbol) and nickname |
F |
LB |
67 |
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Traditional Sailor Tattoo themed quilt |
M |
Q |
68 |
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Pokémon Ball. |
M |
LB |
69 |
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Rising Sun, Artillery (RAAC) badge |
M |
B |
70 |
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Blue Race cars |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Lord of the Rings. |
M |
LB |
72 |
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Chelsea Football Club theme |
M |
LB |
73 |
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Navy Crest with rank/name/service number, White Ensign, Anchor,
Poppies |
F |
Q |
74 |
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Favourite Colour: Bright Green, Yellow, Orange and Purple |
F |
Q |
75 |
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Favourite Colour: Dark Navy Blue |
M |
Q |
76 |
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Blue |
M |
Q |
77 |
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Blue |
M |
Q |
78 |
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Green and Nature themed |
F |
Q |
79 |
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Navy themed - we can provide
the RAN crest. |
M |
Q |
80 |
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Royal Australian Engineer Theme. Hot wheels Monster Trucks and Planes.
Name in text |
M |
Q |
81 |
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Australian Intelligence Corps theme. Mermaids, Flowers, Unicorns. Name
- XXXXX We can provide the Intell
Corps badge |
M |
Q |
82 |
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Army Theme, Flowers - we can provide the Rising Sun |
F |
Q |
83 |
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Australian Infantry Corps, Royal Australian Regiment Theme, Poppies,
personal deployment history as text: |
M |
Q |
84 |
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Australian/Ukraine Flag |
M |
Q |
89 |
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Flags - Australia / Finland /
Ukraine / Scotland |
M |
Q |
90 |
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RAAF Crest, RAAF Theme/ Medical / Snoopy |
F |
Q |
91 |
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Ukraine Flag Colours (blue & yellow), Ukraine trident logo, Greek
Orthodox cross, wheat fields |
M |
Q |
92 |
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Black, Star Wars |
M |
Q |
93 |
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Army themed. Star Wars, shooting, gym and video games. |
M |
Q |
94 |
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Black, Star Wars |
M |
LB |
95 |
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RAAF Crest, RAAF Theme/ Medical / Snoopy |
F |
LB |
96 |
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Flags - Australia / Finland /
Ukraine / Scotland |
M |
LB |
97 |
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Australian/Ukraine Flag |
M |
LB |
98 |
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Kiwi Kangaroo with fern Tail |
M |
LB |
99 |
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Dogs - preferably just mutts, not fancy breeds! Any and all colours,
but limit red please! Otherwise, Navy themed will be lovely also |
F |
LB |
100 |
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