Hi All
Emails… I have two email addresses. I know that can be a bit confusing but it can be necessary at times for privacy and security.
fr**********@gm***.com Please use this email address for most Aussie Hero info. For example, to take on a request, to notify us that you are posting off details. This email address can be accessed by a number of our admin volunteers.
Ja*******@au**************.au Please use this info if you need me to answer a question or need to pass on info to me. I am the only person with access to this email address.
Hope this makes it helps to avoid confusion.
Here is the request list for this week.
Happy hunting. I hope you can find something that tickles your fancy. Some of the requests have quite a bit of detail in their request but most of them are not too difficult once you know what they are asking for and I can give you a lot of help/guidance to make them a lot easier.
Please don’t hesitate to ask if you are unsure what someone is asking for. Generally the requests are not as difficult as you might think.
PRIORITY REQUESTS
Request No 1 is a request for laundry bags for a group of indigenous soldiers involved in the Indigenous Development Program. We won’t get names in time, and also there might be last minute additions, so all bags will simply have a patch for initials on them. Additionally, these bags need to be posted to Darwin but we are unable to provide postage for them. If you are happy with that then it would be great if you could commit to make one of these 30 bags.
Requests No’s 2,3,4,5 – all of these requests are for people deployed overseas. It goes without saying that we would like to get these requests in the mail sooner than later.
Finally, Request No’s 6 to 19 included are for folk who are either currently deployed, or who have deployed and are now home. Mail can be unreliable for some locations so the option is to send their parcels to their home addresses. It would be great if these people could receive their parcels soon after returning home if possible. For that reason, I have put these on the priority list.
All of these requests need to be in the mail by 2 Sep but sooner is better if at all possible.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 2 Sep 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 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.
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Aussie Army/Indigenous themed bags with patch |
M |
LB |
1 |
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Rugby League (St George Dragons – red and white), Golf and Running Favourite Colour – Red |
M |
Q |
2 |
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Middle East theme (camels, UAE flag for example) with Joint Service badge and HQME logos and list of deployment dates, title, name and PMKeYs. (we can provide the Joint Service badge and HQME logo and embroidery with text) |
M |
Q |
3 |
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Military/Army or ANZAC Theme and if possible include flags of Australia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore (we can provide the flags if needed) |
F |
LB |
4 |
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Australia theme – soft native/natural theme, may include any flora and fauna, reference to Tasmania (if possible) |
F |
Q |
5 |
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AMCU (Australian Multi-Camoflauge Uniform Pattern) with Bottle Green. Rising Sun, 8/9 RAR BG RAM Logo, and Australian Inteligence Corps Badge. (we can provide the Rising Sun, BG RAM Logo and Int Corps badge) We can also provide some AMCU Cam to use. |
M |
Q |
6 |
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Solomon Island Flag Blues, greens and yellows, Islander them – native flowers, frangipanies, water, Islands 8/9 RAR BG RAM Rising Sun S-I-A-F badge ZyZZ Jimmy badge (we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges) |
M |
Q |
7 |
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Solomon Island Flag – Blues, greens and yellows, islander them -native flowers / frangipanies, Islander theme, Water / Islands . With 8/9 RAR BG RAM and an Rising Sun with the S-I-A-F badge. Moana The Mulan red dragon We can provide the Flag, RAM image, Rising Sun and SIAF Badge. Please discuss Moana and Red Dragon with me if you like. |
M |
Q |
8 |
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Solomon Island Flag Blues, greens and yellows, Islander them – native flowers, frangipanies, water, Islands 8/9 RAR BG RAM Rising Sun S-I-A-F badge ZyZZ Jimmy badge (we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges) |
M |
Q |
9 |
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RACT Corps badge, AFL (Richmond Tigers fan), snow skiing, fishing (we can supply the RACT badge as an embroidery) |
M |
Q |
10 |
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8/9 RAR colours – Slate Grey/Beech Brown Skippy Badge with 8/9 RAR Ram Logo (we can provide the Skippy Badge and Ram Logo) |
M |
Q |
11 |
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Rising Sun, 8/9 RAR BG RAM logo, Solomon Island Flag Colours – blue, yellow, green, white and black -native flowers / frangipanies, Water / Islands . (we can provide the Rising Sun, RAM logo and flag) |
Q |
12 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL |
M |
Q |
13 |
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Phoenix Design (Fire Mystical) Text – “Solomon Island 24” Colours – Purple, Blue, Orange (we can provide the Phoenix Design image) |
M |
Q |
14 |
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RAAOC Badge, corps colours red and royal blue. Embroidered Rising Sun Badge with personal details Australian and Philippines National flag Embroidered Commonwealth Coat of Arms Wolf, Sun and Moon (we can provide the Rising Sun with text, flags and Coat of Arms) |
M |
B |
15 |
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Small Rising Sun with first name only. Beach, camping, reading, Belgian Malinois. Blue and Yellow. (we can supply the rising sun with name) |
F |
Q |
16 |
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ANZAC, Bahrain Flag, Aussie flag, Motivational sayings, Beach, Gym ,Crossfit, Dragonboating (he does not compete now but he used to and enjoyed it), name in large bold font, fav colour teal blue. If you choose some motivational sayings I can have them embroidered on homespun. |
M |
LB |
17 |
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RAAF Badge, Royal Australian Air Force theme. Low vis colours. (we can provide the RAAF Badge) |
M |
Q |
18 |
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Creative freedom – something PNG related with a crossed.Aus and PNG Flag with text (we can provide the flags and text) |
M |
LB |
19 |
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RAN crest, RAN Marine Technician Rate Badge – Diesel, Rock climbing, Light blue, Nickname (we can provide the RAN crest and MT-D badge and nickname embroidered) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Brisbane Broncos themed |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Batman (but the softer images, like cartoons/logos not too aggressive) Black, Grey and Yellow – but mainly Black Text : Deployment details (We can provide an embrodered patch with text on it) |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Star Wars logo and and Ferrari F1 Team logo please |
M |
Q |
23 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL Team / Chameleons (the animal) |
M |
Q |
24 |
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USA NBA Basketball Team: Houston Rockets |
M |
Q |
25 |
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Red Bull Ampol Racing Team (Supercars) |
M |
Q |
26 |
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Brisbane Lions Theme |
M |
Q |
27 |
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Parramatta Eels/ NRL |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Outdoor, Adventure |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Holden V8 Cars |
M |
Q |
30 |
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St. George Illawarra (NRL) |
M |
Q |
17 |
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Submarines and Ice Hockey (we can send you some submarine fabric) |
M |
Q |
18 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. Airfield Defence Guard Theme – we can provide four photos depicting security guards on duty. (I can send you the badge as well as the four photos)” |
M |
Q |
19 |
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RAEME & Sydney Swans AFL team (we can provide the embroidered RAEME badge) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Green/black Colour scheme Supersports bike, camping , crossfit themes |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Navy Crest with text, Navy Theme, FFH/Arunta Crest and theme, Conquer or Die (motto of HMAS Arunta) (we can provide the Navy crest with text and Arunta crest) |
M |
Q |
22 |
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St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Team, including three different logos (we can supply the images of logos printed on fabric) |
M |
Q |
23 |
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Camping, reading & dogs |
F |
Q |
24 |
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Brisbane Broncos, Tooheys new, Bull Terriers |
M |
Q |
25 |
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Newcastle Knights NRL Team with Kalyn Ponga in Blue and Red (We can print a small picture of Kalyn Ponga) |
M |
Q |
26 |
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Penrith Panthers NRL team mascot in Black |
M |
Q |
27 |
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Sydney Roosters NRL in Blue |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Melbourne Storm NRL team in Purple |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Sage Green Camping, 4 wheel driving German Pointer dogs |
F |
Q |
30 |
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South Sydney Rabbitohs, Clearance Diver Badge (we can provide the clearance diver badge) |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Solomon Island Flag Blues, greens and yellows, Islander them – native flowers, frangipanies, water, Islands 8/9 RAR BG RAM Rising Sun S-I-A-F badge ZyZZ Jimmy badge (we can provide the flag, Rising Sun, SIAF, RAM and Jimmy badges) |
M |
Q |
32 |
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Blue and Red Golf, Motorcycle riding Owns a Boxer Dog |
M |
Q |
33 |
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Boatswain Mate(Weapons/ Seamanship)- Black, Gold and Blue. |
F |
Q |
34 |
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Pink – Taylor Swift Cats (Siamese) Snowboarding (snowy mountains, pine trees) **Multiple preferences/interests offered for variety of inspiration only! Please feel free to choose any or all of the above. Thanks so much, very excited to see the final product! |
M |
Q |
35 |
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Donkey Kong (flexing or pounding chest) – image supplied, Donkey Kong barrels and bananas. Jungle themed (we have an image that could be used for inspiration for applique) |
M |
B |
36 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. Airfield Defence Guard Theme – we can provide four photos depicting security guards on duty. (I can send you the badge as well as the four photos) |
M |
B |
37 |
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1SECFORSQ badge, Coat of Arms & airfield security. Airfield Defence Guard Theme – we can provide four photos depicting security guards on duty. (I can send you the badge as well as the four photos) |
M |
B |
38 |
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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 |
B |
39 |
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Hatsune Miku (Animegirl), Halo Combat Evolved video game, F22 Fighter jet (ask me if you need help with images for this one) |
M |
LB |
40 |
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Helldivers 2 Malevelon Creek (have asked member for an image) |
M |
B |
41 |
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RAAF Crest with text, F-111C Aardvark, F/A-18F Superhornet, C-27J Spartan, C-17A Globemaster, and Aviation maintainance symbol (we can provide an embroidered crest with text, Aviation Maint symbol and images of aircraft in order to applique) |
M |
B |
42 |
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Helldivers 2 malevelon Creek Cape logo (images are available) |
M |
B |
43 |
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Model making, Surfing, Military history, Reading, Cooking |
M |
Q |
44 |
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RAAF Crest with personal details and dates. Posting List to be embroidered Aircraft Macci PC9, FA18 Deployment info (we can provide an embroidery of the RAAF crest with details and the deployment detials. Aircraft silhouettes can be appliqued). |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Skippy Badge, Battle Group Heeler badge, Brisbane Broncos, 6 RAR theme – the mascot is the blue cattle dog, (we can supply the two badges) |
M |
Q |
46 |
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Rising Sun, AAPRS (Australian Army Public Relations Service) badge Australian & Solomon Islands flags with text “OP LILIA” Fiji flag with text ‘Op Fiji Assist Ukrainian flag and Ukrainian Trident with text ‘Op Kudu camera gear and a rifle EF88 (we can provide the Rising Sun, the AAPRS badge, text, flags and a silhouette of the rifle for applique) |
Q |
47 |
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Rising Sun, Artillery Corps badge, RAAOC Cartoon, 3RAR para wing, Photo of Fergus the DCD. Para Jump instructor, Para Rigger |
M |
Q |
48 |
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Rising sun, pale green or pale blue |
F |
LB |
49 |
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Middle East, needle, nurse/medical, aircraft themes as your volunteers see fit |
F |
Q |
50 |
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Silver/White/Black Enjoys making Taylor Swift friendship Bracelets, getting nails done, hiking and travelling (Bali, Snowy Mountains), interior design Favourite Place: Canada – born in France (mum Canadian and dad Moroccan) Has two Cats, Hindmarsh and Dexter, photos available |
F |
Q |
66 |
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Green/Blue Bike Riding Cats, King Charles Cavalier and Bichoodle (photos have been supplied of her pets) |
F |
Q |
67 |
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Rising Sun RAA with 1 Fld Regt 6 Avn Regt Afghanistan Oct 2001 – Apr 2002 Feb 2013 – Sept 2013 We can provide the badges embroidered and as well as the deployment details. The recipient would love the Rising Sun on the top with the other two badges below in a triangle formation if possible please. |
M |
Q |
68 |
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Blue Running, Cricket, Football-Soccer- Tottenham Hotspur, Renovating Dog – Border Collie/Kelpie Favourite place in the world: London (photo of dog ‘Pete’ has been supplied) |
M |
Q |
69 |
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Pink Loves Lego & computer gaming Echidna family (family photos have been supplied) |
F |
Q |
70 |
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LTCOL Kelly DUNNE 8222467 CSC Rising Sun with personnel text Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Unit emblem Indigenous Unit Emblem The Viper Head Image Unit colours Red and Brown Family photos We can provide the family photos, the Rising Sun and RAAMC badge plus printed unit emblems. |
F |
B |
71 |
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