Good morning,
If you read the blog you will see that we have been invited to tour a couple of ships in recent months. First there was HMAS Canberra in Brisbane and then there was HMAS Sydney in Melbourne. When these tours were arranged we did not have a lot of time to contact all those who might like to attend and get the tours organised. For this reason I want to arrange some mailing lists to make it easier next time.
So, if you would like to be considered for future tours and other opportunities in any of the following locations please send me an email to ja*******@au**************.au and let me know which locations you would travel to if a tour became possible.
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Townsville, and Cairns.
Please note, our regular contributors will receive preference for these tours and that means that in order to be considered to any of these tours you have to have sewn for us in the last couple of years.
I have no idea when the next opportunity will arise so best to be prepared. I look forward to hearing from you.
Now, 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 12 June 2023 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.
Rising Sun with personal details (rank, name and service number), Australian Flag, UAE Flag, Tactical RASIGs Signal Flag (White/Blue with red lightning bolt – picture available, easy to applique) (WE can provide the Badges) | M | B | 1 |
Golden retriever (I have a golden retriever called Kobe), Australian Flag, UAE Flag & Rising Sun. Interest are weightlifting & running. Camel, sand dues and other middle eastern themed things (We can provide the Rising Sun crest) | M | Q | 2 |
Rising Sun with personal details (rank, name and service number), Australian Flag, UAE Flag, Theatre Signal Flags (picture available, easy to applique) Colour theme green, grey & brown (Australian native bush colours) (WE can provide the Rising Sun) | M | B | 3 |
Love bright colours – pinks, blues, yellow, greens. My ideal style would be bohemian moroccan collage quilt that incorporates lots of colour and reflects middle eastern culture | F | Q | 4 |
Colours – Grey, Light Pink, Navy Air Force, RAAF crest, United Nations Flag, Africa. (We can provide the crest and flag) | F | Q | 5 |
Blue, Grey, Green, Mountains/Coast, Army (Rising Sun) (We can provide the Rising Sun) | M | Q | 6 |
Blue, Grey, Green, Mountains/Coast, Army (Rising Sun) (We can provide the Rising Sun) | M | Q | 7 |
sage green, Loves pasta, horses. Yellowstone (TV series), Shawshank Redemption (movie). Favourite place in the world – Italy and Croatia | F | Q | 9 |
RAN crest, Diving Helmet, AFL Carlton Blues supporter along with South Sydney Rabbitohs. He is also an avid motor bike rider (sports bike). (We can supply the RAN Crest) | M | Q | 8 |
Cooking, Camping, ANZAC/Blue | F | Q | 10 |
Winter Sports / Blue | F | Q | 11 |
Rising Sun, RACT Badge, RAADC Badge Landrover 110, Slouch Hat (printed on fabric ready) East Timor 1999/2000 Army themed (We can provide the Badges and the East Timor date embroidered) | F | Q | 12 |
Avatar 2 2023 movie poster | M | B | 13 |
Cross fit – any colours | M | Q | 14 |
Blue, Fishing, Soccer, Dog. Loves Queensland and Thailand. Theme – tropics | M | Q | 15 |
Blue/Grey. Hiking, camping and mountain biking. loves lightning and thunderstorms. | M | Q | 16 |
Rising Sun, Skippy Badge “7RAR” “Recon” “Operation Highroad” a map of Afghanistan please (WE can supply the badges and text) | M | Q | 17 |
RAAF crest with personal details, RAAF theme ADFA crest, 486SQN crest roundel, F111, Falcon (VIP), Caribou C27 aircraft (WE can supply the crests) | M | B | 18 |
Jurassic Park theme, with images of realistic dinosaurs (not cartoons). Otherwise a military theme sounds fantastic | F | Q | 19 |
Rising Sun, Artillery, East Timor flag (We can provide the badges) | M | B | 20 |
Rising Sun RASIGs Badge OP ASTUTE OP RESOLUTE OP CATALYST OP SLIPPER OP MAZURKA OP ACCORDION Children’s names | M | B | 21 |
Scooby Doo in mint and blue or old school cartoon network collage | F | Q | 23 |
Rising Sun, RASIGs Badge OP RELEX OP CATALYST OP SLIPPER OP ACCORDION OP HIGHROAD OP OKRA Children’s names | F | B | 22 |
Call of Duty Zombies, Black & Gold decals/highlights (small panel with name) | M | B | 24 |
Star Wars (Empire), Black/Gold/Red | M | Q | 25 |
Elmo Sesame Street | M | Q | 26 |
Green/Blue – Dogs, Ships & Submarines | F | Q | 27 |
Holden Commodore, Summernats Burnout Competition, Essendon AFL, Melbourne Storm NRL – Red/Black/Purple | M | Q | 28 |
Australian Flora, Botanicals, British Racing Green | M | Q | 29 |
Red, White and Blue colours, Triathlon | M | Q | 30 |
Yellow, Blue and Grey, Aegis Shield, Naval Missiles, Destroyers (We can provide the Aegis Shield) | M | LB | 31 |
RAN Crest, RAN chaplains crest, Op Lilia – Solomon Islands flag, coffee, black vespa. (We can supply the crests – flag can be appliqued) | M | Q | 32 |
Grogu (from Star Wars Mandalorian) & Eveelutions (from Pokemon) (Pennie has provided an embroidery of Grogu) | M | Q | 33 |
Dungeons & Dragons (game), Jedi Academy, Warhammer 40000 | M | B | 34 |
Formula 1, Ferrari, Red/black colours | M | Q | 35 |
Blue/green, Dogs, Toy Story, Trippy patterns | F | Q | 36 |
Star Wars , NFL (USA National Football League) | M | Q | 37 |
Jujutsu Kaisen (Japanese animated series), Purple and Green | M | Q | 38 |
Beagles, Desert Eagles, Explosions | M | B | 39 |
Rising Sun, RASIGs Badge Op Goodwill – Cambodia 1992 – 1993 Op Warden – East Timor 1999 – 2000 Op Osier – Bosnia 2005 Op Slipper – Middle East 2010 a poppy Kapooka 2011-2014 Flags of Germany, Singapore, Brunei Loves the Geelong Cats – must be included please His initials somewhere and if possible his wife’s with a loveheart and a small anchor Five single letters to represent children and dog. (Flags and badges plus deployment details can be provided) | M | Q | 40 |
Newcastle United FC (English Soccer) and Collingwood AFL FC – Black and white | M | B | 41 |
XXXX Gold beer | M | Q | 42 |
Toy Story, Harry Potter, Brisbane Broncos, Rainbows, XXXX Gold | F | B | 43 |
Elephant Seal | M | LB | 44 |
Cocktails, text ”Phins up”, pastel colours, Justin Bieber | F | B | 45 |
The Office (US), Bobs Burgers, tie-dye | M | B | 46 |
Harry Potter – any colour. | F | Q | 47 |
NSW Blues logo and Melbourne Storm Logo, Turtle and Frangipani, purple | F | Q | 48 |
Green/Black, North QLD Cowboys (rugby league team), Lord of the Rings | M | B | 49 |
Peaky Blinders (TV series), Star Wars, Nautical American traditional style pictures, would like my first name on it please | F | Q | 50 |
Avatar the last air bender & dungens and dragon. Colourful. | F | B | 51 |
Akatsuki Red Clouds (Anime symbol) | M | Q | 52 |
Farm/Australian Outback (Cows, horses, farm work) Pale pink, beige, white and yellow colours. First name on it. | F | B | 53 |
Turtles, Canberra Raiders | M | Q | 54 |
Australian Fauna/Flora, Goanna | M | Q | 55 |
Pooh Bear and Stitch with the background baby pink | F | B | 56 |
Big picture of Erling Haalands head (Norwegian soccer player who plays for Manchester City and Norway national team) | M | Q | 57 |
Dora the Explorer | M | Q | 58 |
A Giraffe using a welding machine, Bag colour creamy | M | LB | 59 |
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