G’day all,
I am putting the request list together quickly today before my husband gets home with one son, Linton. Mitchell and his girlfriend will arrive closer to lunch time. Cathy Hpr will be here in time for lunch and Rachel B and her niece and nephew will be here a little after lunch. Today is the big day!
We are putting up the Christmas Decorations. There was a time, before Aussie Heros when I used to spend all of November decorating the house, making decorations and baking up a storm but since Aussie Heroes got so busy for the last several years I nominate one decorating day and what gets done on that day is it! And thankfully, having a few extra hands to help is wonderful too.
So by the end of today, there will be tinsel on all the door frames and over all the framed pictures on the walls. There will be two trees up and decorated (I used to do a lot more but time and space is against me now) and shelves, tables and ledges will have been sprinkled with Christmas cheer! I even have a few bits and pieces to go in the guest bathroom.
I do love the sparkle of fairy lights and tinsel and who doesn’t love the happy colours of the ornaments. And don’t get me started about Christmas Carols…. I just love them!!!
Oh I do love Christmas!! For me it is not about the presents but about spreading love and making people feel special and cared about. There is always room for more at my table and this is the time to give generously, if you can, to those that might need a little help.
Here is the request list for this week. Happy hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 15 January 2024 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 to 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 from Information For Those That Sew
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 or write the line out as above as:
Marvel Theme. Ironman M LB 1
Decoding The Columns:
The first column is the theme or preferences requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the recipient:
F = female
M = male
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
The fourth column is the number of the request.
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions….Just email co*******@au**************.au
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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Star Wars the clone wars (Cartoon TV Show) | M | Q | 1 |
Green/Black, North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings | M | Q | 2 |
Green, Skiing, Shetland Sheepdogs, Cheese, Lord of the Rings | M | Q | 3 |
Blue, Rugby Union, Exeter Chiefs (UK Rugby Union Team), NSW Waratahs. | M | Q | 4 |
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League) | M | Q | 5 |
Navy crest Port Adelaide AFL supporter (we can provide the crest) | M | Q | 6 |
“Magic the Gathering” – Lord of the Rings themed | M | Q | 7 |
Melbourne Storm | M | Q | 8 |
Dragonball super, Lord of the rings, Jedi from starwars | M | Q | 9 |
South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL | M | Q | 11 |
Pirates Of The Caribbean Themed | M | Q | 12 |
Adelaide Crows themed (AFL) | M | Q | 13 |
Sydney Roosters NRL Team | M | Q | 14 |
Crossing the line, Neptune, Golden Shellback Turtles, Black Bears, | M | Q | 15 |
RAAF crest and Tri-service crest Enlistment date Red, green, blue, turquoise I like Motorcycle Racing, Kayaking, Road Cycling, Gym, Flying Aircraft and Surfing My NRL Team is the Cronulla Sharks. (We can provide the crests and can have the date embroidered) | M | Q | 16 |
Navy Themed, Ensign, Seahawks, Warships, Ocean, (We can supply RAN crest) | M | Q | 17 |
Naval Aircraft, Helicopters. Favourite colour is blue | M | Q | 18 |
Purple, Western Bulldogs | M | Q | 19 |
Red and Black, Liverpool Football Club (soccer), LA Lakers (US National Basketball Association) | M | Q | 20 |
Purple, Melbourne Storm, Lightning Bolts | M | Q | 21 |
Blue, Sydney Roosters | M | Q | 22 |
Black and Silver, Spartans and Samurai | M | Q | 23 |
Blue Marvel, 4 wheel driving, Dirt bikes | M | Q | 24 |
Fav colours Purple and dark green/blue. Interested in Star Wars (Jedi), Batman, Moon Knight (Marvel)/Science Fiction | F | Q | 25 |
White & Blue, Star Wars | M | Q | 26 |
Penrith Panthers (NRL) | M | Q | 27 |
Red, Blue, Yellow (Adelaide crows) | M | Q | 28 |
Black and Gold, Video games (Halo) | M | Q | 29 |
Purple, Car Engines, 4wding (79 Series), Spearfishing | M | Q | 30 |
Sloth’s, Unicorns, West Coast Eagles or colours to that effect | M | Q | 31 |
Ginger and White Shortbread cats | M | Q | 32 |
Marvel / DC, 4WD / Camping, Navy, Video games (We can supply RAN crest) | M | Q | 33 |
Food (Watermelon, Dumplings) | M | Q | 34 |
Disney Princesses and Disney Villains | M | Q | 35 |
Red and Blue (Newcastle Knights) Motorsports (F1) | M | Q | 36 |
Red and Black – Lord of the rings | M | Q | 37 |
Red and Black Starwars (Siths and Darthvader) | M | Q | 38 |
Red and White (St George Ilawara Dragons) | M | Q | 39 |
McLarren F1 team with LN4 and OP81 in big bold letters on the front with the McLaren logo silhouette in the background | F | LB | 40 |
Silver Subaru WRX race car themed, nickname | M | LB | 41 |
GuildWars2 theme. with name on bag please. | M | LB | 42 |
4×4 Driving Theme | M | Q | 43 |
RAAOC badge, Rising Sun badge, Rugby player for Defence, Canberra Raiders, loves mountain biking, diving and snorkleling and fishing. He just loves the ocean, also a Knifemaker/Cutler making and sharpens knives. Montague Island. Ordinance Corps colours are Scarlet and Royal Blue (We can supply the badges) | M | Q | 43 |
Toy Story/Buzz Lightyear | M | Q | 44 |
Beach, Sunset, Turtles, Blue, Broome/Kimberley | F | Q | 45 |
TV Show, Paw Patrol, Character Skye, Pink | M | Q | 46 |
Black and Red, Star Wars | M | Q | 47 |
Rising Sun, Engineering Corp Thank you for your service Over 50 years service Avide Geelong Supporter (We can supply the badges with the text added) | M | Q | 48 |
Rising Sun, Psych Corp badge Thank you for your service avid scuba diver (We can supply the badges with the text added ) | F | Q | 49 |
West Coast Eagles (AFL) and F-111 Aircraft | M | Q | 50 |
Ryan Gosling themed with the RASIGs logo in the centre with nickname. Thankyou so much 🙂 (We can supply the badge) | M | LB | 51 |
RAN crest on Navy blue Served April 87 – Feb 1995 Thank you for your service. 1959 Holden Convertible called Suzzette We have photos of the car that can be printed on fabric. (We can provide the RAN crest with personal details) | M | Q | 52 |
Tree of Life in a circle, with the word “Ironwood” above or below the circle | M | Q | 53 |
Different blue colours and the ocean themed (ie, waves, shells, coral or whatever comes to mind when thinking of the sea) | F | B | 54 |
Blue with NAVY ATA rate patch (ATA Rate badge is easy to applique) | M | LB | 55 |
Australian working dogs. Country sunset. Beach to bush | M | Q | 56 |
Tiger and a voodoo doll Flight Logo with a black and purple mottled background (can supply image of flight logo) | M | LB | 57 |
A kelpie on a beach side setting | M | Q | 58 |
RAN crest, Naval Aviation (Helicopters (Seahawk), Ships etc) | M | LB | 59 |
Essendon AFL Football (Red and Black) | M | Q | 60 |
Ocean, Fishing, Spearfishing, Waves | M | B | 61 |
Essendon AFL with donuts and cats. | M | LB | 63 |
Pirate theme (One Piece anime) prefer the One Piece jolly roger in the centre of quilt (we can supply the image of One Piece Jolly Roger) | M | Q | 64 |
Brisbane Broncos themed | M | LB | 65 |
Brisbane Broncos themed | M | Q | 66 |
Grass themed | M | LB | 67 |
Sydney Swans | M | Q | 68 |
Canberra Raiders NRL | M | LB | 69 |
RAN crest, Navy aircraft (seahawk), ships with blue colour theme (initials: SJB) We can provide the crest | F | LB | 70 |
Ocean themed, swimming, watercolours, underwater. | F | Q | 71 |
South Sydney Rabittohs / Aussie Print | M | LB | 72 |
NSW Blues State Of Origin | M | Q | 73 |
Queensland state of origin and Seahawk MH-60R theme | M | LB | 74 |
Seahawk MH-60R theme and Ocean theme | M | Q | 75 |
Sailor Jerry/Traditional Tatoo and/or Gaming | M | B | 76 |
Snowcapped mountains | M | LB | 77 |
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