Request List Posts

Welcome to the Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags) Request List posts.

This page is dedicated to all the Request List that have been posted by Aussie Hero Quilts. Our volunteers use these posts to nominate for what quilts and luandry bags they wish to make for our wonderful veterans.

Request List 10 Nov 26

Hi all, New procedures and reduction of deliveries by Australia Post have meant that mail is taking longer than it used to take to arrive at its destination, wherever that is. As we rely on sending satchels and crests etc around Australia for our projects we have...

Request List 3 Nov 26

Hi all, A note from Jan-Maree. Please, please, please double check the postal address you are given. We have now had three parcels returned to sender due to incorrect addresses being used. In each situation we have had to cover the cost of postage to send the parcel...

Request List 27 Oct 26

Hi all, Just over a week on from this year’s Annual Thank You Weekend and I find myself reflecting on some of the lovely things that happened over the weekend, including some of our fabulous speakers. Are you the same? If you attended the weekend there are a few...

Aussie Hero Quilts Request List 20 Oct 26

The Aussie Hero Quilts Thank You Weekend in Canberra is over for another year and it was a beauty! Almost 190 guests including Her Excellency, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, The Governor General of Australia. We raised a record $41000 through our raffle, Live and...

Request List 13 Oct 26

Hi all, WOO HOO! Not long now till our dinner. This time next year the fun will all be over for another year and I am sure there will be lots of stories to tell. At the beginning of last week Jan-Maree received a call from a ship that needed some help with morale....

Request List 6 Oct 26

Hi all, Tickets sales for the Anniversary Dinner close this week 8 Oct 26. Have you got yours? We have lots of special things happening this year due to our 15th Anniversary. Hear ye, hear ye! We have an extra-special guest joining us for the first time ever at our...

Request List 29 September 26

Hi all, 3 weeks till the AHQ 15th Anniversary Dinner. LAST CHANCE is coming. Have you got your tickets yet? WINDSOR TRADING – CORD FOR LAUNDRY BAGS If you’re looking to purchase a spool of cord for your laundry bags, Windsor Trading is where you can get it. The image...

Request List 22 September 26

Hi all, IMPORTANT Another reminder as again we have had a parcel returned to sender as the wrong street number was used. Please double-check the address details before sending off any parcels. Could I also please ask that you include Jan-Maree’s phone number...

Request List 15 September 26

Hi all, Most important! 📦 Please double-check the address before sending off any parcels. Could I also please ask that you include Jan-Maree’s phone number (0422227019) in the sender’s address on the parcel. Last week, a quilt was accidentally sent to No. 12 instead...

Request List 8 September 26

Hi all, 6 weeks till the AHQ 15th Anniversary Dinner. Have you got your tickets yet? ✨ SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVE TALENT! ✨ Would you like to showcase your creative sewing skills at the upcoming AHQ Thank You Anniversary Dinner? We’re putting together a special display...

Request List 12 May 25

Request List 12 May 25

Greetings All, The tickets for the Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You weekend are on sale now. We have a tour on the Friday afternoon, free of charge but please book in so we know how many of you will be attending. It will be a tour of ADFA but don't say "oh no, I...

Request List 5 May 25

Request List 5 May 25

Hi All, Just like there is more than one way to skin a cat, I like to say there is more than one way to show our appreciation and support for our veterans. This lovely young fellow was conscripted in the 70’s. He has received one of our quilts and has facilitated...

Request List 28 April 25

Request List 28 April 25

Greetings all, As I sit here writing the request list I am watching the ANZAC telecasts on TV. It has been really special to see so many of our ADF personnel involved in the marches and services all over Australia and overseas in special places like Turkiye and...

Request List 21 April 25

Request List 21 April 25

Greetings all, Well, having spent the last few days in hospital saying goodbye to a ruptured appendix I am so pleased to be home in time for Easter. I hope you all have something lovely planned for Easter. PRIORITIES As always, the requests are listed in priority...

Request List 14 April 25

Request List 14 April 25

Greetings all, Annual Dinner Accommodation. As I hope you all know, the Annual Aussie Hero Quilts Annual Thank You Weekend is coming up. As usual The Rex offers us a discount rate and to make it easy I have a PDF which will give you all the information you need to...

Request List 7 April 25

Request List 7 April 25

Greetings all, I cannot believe that it is two weeks 'til Good Friday and three weeks 'til Easter. This year seems to be flying past. My husband is overseas for 3-4 weeks at the moment, one week done, 2 or 3 to go. That means I have this weekend to myself and I am...