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 20 January 26

Request List 20 January 26

Hi all, As we approach our upcoming Australia Day it gives us the chance to come together with care, respect, and unityto reflect on who we are and what we stand for. May we take time to reflect, respect, celebrate, highlighting Australia's diverse people, cultures,...

Request List 13 January 26

Request List 13 January 26

Hi all, The year ahead has some exciting plans here are Aussie Hero Quilts and Laundry Bags. You may have seen the quilt/laundry bag offer for 15 years of service on the blog or Facebook. As AHQ will be celebrating its 15th year of caring for the ADF, this year big...

Request List 6 January 26

Request List 6 January 26

Hi all, As we welcome in the New Year may it be a year that brings good things and good people into all our lives, may the creative juices flow, may the fabrics be on special, may we find the fabric and colour that we want, and may the stash decrease as we continue to...

Request List 30 December 25

Request List 30 December 25

Hi all, Hoping your Christmas was a safe, special and joyous time spent with those who are important toyou and make a difference in your lives. Thursday is the first blank page of a 365-page book. What will you write on it? May it be a year of new friendships, growing...

Request List 23 December 25

Request List 23 December 25

Hi all, With the new ships' address posting details, it is a brand-new system for all. Australia Post have been working on it. It has teething problems. All defence parcels now go to Sydney West or Granville - that will show on your Australia Post app. Your app will...

Request List 16 December 25

Request List 16 December 25

Hi all, If you have not caught up with some changes thus far, we are no longer putting PMkeyS numbers on our parcels and emails. Last week a blog post (11 Dec) was put up to explain some changes to postal requirements. Please check out the posting instructions....