I was lucky enough to receive one of your laundry bags whilst being posted to HMAS Gascoyne. I just wanted to say thank you so much for your hard work and time you have taken to make such a beautiful laundry bag. I was really quite chuffed when I received it.
Your letter attached also shared some really thoughtful words and I thank you for those as well. Aussie Hero Quilts has a special place in my heart, as my Mum also makes laundry bags and quilts for them. It is definitely a way for her to stay connected and contribute to the work which makes those long deployments and minimal contact that little bit easier for both of us. We really do love these bags, and it makes such a difference to the individuals as well as the ship as a whole.
I hope you have a safe and enjoyable year.
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Hi Pennie,
Thanks very much for putting together my laundry bag. Very much appreciated.
Turns out you made me a rainbow lorikeet one which reminds me of my pet rainbow lorikeet I used to have so a very nice coincidence!
I also appreciate the work you do.
The laundry bags have brought a nice touch of colour to our otherwise fairly tame cabin on board and also it actually stays together unlike the new dobby bag net things we get issued. Can’t wait to show it off to the new recruits when I start my new path as a recruit instructor.
Thanks again and appreciate everything you do professionally and personally for us.
Have a great day and hope you keep finding time to help others around you.
Your caring for others is inspiring.
Cheers.
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Good Afternoon Heather,
I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful letter, quilt and laundry bag. I feel honoured to have received 2 amazing pieces of work created by you from Aussie Hero Quilts. I feel very proud of the work you’ve done and know they will go amazingly with my ‘sea sheets’ which are covered in dinosaurs and have been with me since the start of my initial medic course, and previous sea posting and deployments.
I received both yesterday after visiting my family and assisting with COVID taskings.
I have seen the amazing work of all AHQ volunteers when my sister received her quilt prior to deploying to the Middle East in 2019.
Thank you for telling me about yourself, and your family and military history.
I have a twin sister in the RAAF and my father was in the Army Reserves.
I hope you and your family have remained well despite COVID and the ever changing restrictions.
I can’t thank you enough for your amazing work and all my family who I’ve sent photos to have loved them.
Kind Regards.
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Hi Philomena,
Apologies for the delayed response, thank you very much for the lovely quilt!
I appreciate the time you took to sew this and I thank you for your continued support to all the Defence members.
Thanks again
Thank you for the laundry bag! After seeing so many, I can appreciate how much time has gone into these.
Brings much needed colour to the places we sleep! Very pleasant surprise for those of us onboard.
Kind Regards.
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Good Afternoon Pennie,
I am writing to thank you for the wonderful laundry bag you made for me. It was a pleasant surprise to not only receive one, but also that is pretty much perfectly suited to myself. As a clearance diver in the Navy, I not only spend a lot of time on the sea, but also in the sea, so the colours you have chosen to use are perfect.
I was fortunate to receive an Aussie Hero Quilt when I deployed to the Middle East in 2015/16 and still I proudly display that on my ‘rack’ (bed) on the ship and now (thanks to you). I have a matching laundry bag to go with it.
Thanks again.
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Thank you so much for the quilt, I absolutely love it. There’s a story behind it, a lot of people looked at it and were like chicken nuggets? Why?
Well we were at sea and my swain asked what I wanted on my quilt, and I was put on the spot, and had no idea but we were lining up for dinner and we were having chicken schnitzels, but on the boat we call them big chicken nuggets, so one of the boys said, ‘get chicken nuggets’, so I did. You have done an amazing job Sue!
I’m 19. I’m one of eight. 5 sisters and 2 brothers. I’m an aunty to a beautiful little girl and there’s another boy or girl on their way hopefully I can get home to meet him or her in October when they are due.
Again, I am so thankful for the gift I received from you. Best of luck with everything.
Lots of Love.
I received your absolutely amazing gift of the quilt and laundry bag. I just wanted to let you know how appreciated the gift was – thank you so much! Both the quilt and laundry bag are incredible, and I will cherish both as a reminder of my time here and your generosity.
My smile, when I received them said everything – pretty sure I didn’t stop for at least a few days!
Again, thank you. I believe people like you are the real heroes.
Take care.
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Firstly let me say thanks for the beautiful quilt that you made. The accompanying letter was mislaid and has only now been found again! I appreciate the incredible amount of effort that you put into it and making sure that it meets the intended ‘theme’.
Your interpretation of ‘pink with Disney princesses’ definitely exceeded expectations and I have shown it to anyone who comes into the office! It is a significant effort that you ladies make and on behalf of the unit and myself, I would like to pass on that, they are truly appreciated.
Personally, I am married with three kids and hail from the ACT. The children are two boys, aged ten and eight and a little girl aged four. This is my fourth deployment since my first was born and unfortunately this means I have missed about two years of his life, but for my youngest, this is the first time I have been away.
Your beautiful quilt was to remind me of her. I am sure it will see a lot of love over the coming years.
Once again – apologies for the delay in thanking you, but do know that your quilt is definitely appreciated.
All the best to you and yours, stay safe
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Awesome.