Request List 06 June 2022

Written by ahq_admin

6 June 2022

Good morning all,

Our Special Project laundry bags are starting to arrive with me. I can’t til I have presented them all so that I can share the story with all of you but mum’s the word until then as I don’t want to let the cat out of the (laundry) bag…. so to speak! 

Priority Requests

Our priority requests, Nos 1,2,3 this week are three from HMAS Adelaide who have been on the list for a while. The rest of the crew have received or will soon receive their quilts, and these guys are still waiting.  I would love to get them looked after.

We have added HMAS Farncomb, one of our Collins class submarines, to the list this week. You can learn more about them here https://www.navy.gov.au/hmas-farncomb  

A few of our volunteers were able to tour a Collins class submarine a few years ago and it really gave them a much better understanding of what it would be like to serve beneath the waves. Not sure I could do it…. In fact, I know I couldn’t do it and I really take my hat off to those that do.  

In some of their requests you will see reference to the Submariner’s dolphins badge.  It is pictured below and we have an embroidery of it available. We also have a couple of embroideries of a Collins class submarine that the very clever Arthur created for our use, so bear that in mind if you take on one of these requests.

10th Anniversary Dinner.

Five months to go to our Annual Thank You Weekend in Canberra and our 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Rex Hotel.  That seems a lot but trust me, the months will fly by all too quickly.  Have you bought your tickets for the events on the weekend? This is such a good opportunity to meet up with recipients who have received our quilts and bags and hear their stories. I will be working hard to get al many of them as I can along to the dinner and to the other events over the weekend.

Tickets available here from Trybooking. https://www.trybooking.com/events/798247/sessions

Here are the requests for this week.

Once you’ve made your selection of what you’d like to try, do please EMAIL contactus@aussieheroquilts.org.au and Catherine or I will be pleased to assist you with your selection. Hope to hear from you soon. 

Thank you!  

POST BY DATE

The post by date for all Requests on this list is 12 July 2022  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.    

The Rest of our Requests.

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 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  http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html 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 the line out as above.  

Decoding The Columns 

The first column is the theme or preferences requested. 

The second column indicates the gender of the recipient. 

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 

F= female 

M= male 

Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions….Just email contactus@aussieheroquilts.org.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 the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter 

Please note- Requests 1,2,3 are priority requests!!!!

Jeep and Camping/Mountains type themeMQ1
Plants or Music (Punk/Heavy Metal)MQ2
Heavy MetalMB3
RAN crest, Blue colour theme, care bears, anchors, with three letter nickname on dhobie bag pleaseFLB4
RAN crest, Unicorns and Rainbows with bright colours, JD on dhobie bag pleaseMLB5
RAN crest, Bright colours and submarines, CJ on bag pleaseMLB6
RAN crest, Generic blue patchwork with no other symbols etc, four letter nickname on dhobie bagMLB7
RAN crest, Food for the theme, initials pleaseMLB8
RAN crest, Duck theme, nickname on dhobie bagMLB9
Black, Army, Corps crest, poppies (We can post you the Corps badge)MQ11
I like french culture (fromage et charcuterie) have travelled there twice in recent years. I also like tinkering in my herb garden. Love lavender and tropical frangipannis. This is my 5th and probably last deployment FFB12
Ninja/Samurai ThemeMQ13
Australian flag, Coat of Arms, Rising Sun, Anything army themed.(we can supply the Rising Sun and Coat of Arms)MQ14
Light blue. motorbikes, snowboarding, camping and/or fishing would be tops. I also follow Red Bull racingMQ15
The Mandalorian (TV Series)MQ16
Harley-Davidson MotorcyclesMQ17
Donkey Kong or King Kong (gorilla in general)MQ18
Star Wars / Lord of the Rings / Harry Potter / PenguinsMQ19
Fortnite (Game)MQ20
40 Series landcruiser, Surfing, TravelMQ21
Star warsMQ22
Any or all of please….Blues, gold and creams, Dancing, Swimming, bush walking and Cycling Reading, world travel and going to the beach, concerts”FQ23
Blue, PC Gaming, movies, geeky projects; Scottish Terrier (Hugo)MQ24
blue or maybe a middle eastern pattern for the material to remind me of the area of operations.(tip from JM, sometimes you can buy fabric with a tile pattern on it) a blonde ballerina (to remind him of his fiance) Carlton in the AFL, UN flag (we can supply UN Flag)MQ25
Would love a RAAF crest in the center with a black border with Cam (any pattern) (We can supply the CrestMQ26
Purple (he’s an engineer so loves “Engineering purple”), RAN Crest with personal details, Navy Ensign, Engineering Navy Propeller, loves running and working out at the gym (We can supply badges and embroidery and also the Navy White Ensign and a silhouette of a propellor to use for applique)MQ27
Rising Sun Badge Royal Australian Engineer(RAE) Badge Aussie Flag Red Kangaroo (We can supply Rising Sun badge and RAE badges)MQ28
Engineer Colours which are red and royal blue, with Rising Sun Badge, Australian Army Apprentice Badge and RAE Engineer Badge. (We can supply badges) Date of enlistment and dischageMQ29
Australian Flag, some poppies, rising sun badge for Army service and maybe the scales of justice (Lawyer) (We can supply Rising Sun Badge)MQ30
RAAF Crest, RAAF 2 SQN, wedgetail aircraft, sailing, farm life (goats, chickens, chopping wood) (we can send you both crests and a silhouette of the wedgetail for applique)MQ31
colours of the ocean lovely calm blue to raging grey greenMB32
Army Rising Sun, RAAOC badge, Army Combat Badge, Poppies, ACT Brumbies, Canberra Raiders (we can supply military badges)MQ33
Rising Sun, RAAOC badge, Poppies, Flowers, V8 Supercars, Mighty Car Mods logo (we can supply military badges and car mods logo)FQ34
Rising Sun, Australian Army Catering Corps badge, RAAOC badge, Regt badge, the Anzac soldier resting on arms silhouette, Interfet badge, MFO badge (we can supply badges and a silhouette of the soldier to applique)MQ35
Note the years this recipient served. WRAAC F3/481 April 1955- April 1958 NZWRAC 1972-1976 (we can provide an embroidered patch with these details on it) Playing the piano in various bands Excellent sports woman including the following sports: Tennis Running/ Athletics Sailing Softball BasketballFQ36
BLUE, MUSIC, STAR WARS, MOTO GPMB37
POP CULTURE BLACK BLUE GREENMQ38
SCI-FI FANTASY STARWARS, LORD OF THE RINGS GARDENING ICE SKATING BLUE GREENFB39
RED BLUE MOUNTAIN BIKES SURFING HOME DIY RENOSMQ40
BLUE BEACH SURFING ROWING CARLTON FC SKIING GOLFMB41
DARKER COLOURS 4WD SCUBA DIVING GWS GIANTSMB42
Can I please have a disco themed quilt and a dog themed LBMQ43
RED BLUE CARS & MOTORBIKESMQ44
BLACK SILVER MUSIC IRON MAIDEN METALLICAMB45
BLACK, BLUE, NAVY BLUE, ANGELS AND DEMONS with the letter V on it pleaseMB46
RAN crest, Submariner’s dolphins badge with “CHIEF OF THE BOAT” underneath it. Submarines. BLACK YELLOW We can provide the RAN crest and Submariner’s dolphins)MQ47
DIRT BIKES (KTM) Submariner’s Dolphins with badge with “CHIEF OF THE BOAT” underneath it. ORANGE BLACK (we can provide the submariners dolphin)MB48
CRICKET, RUGBY, COLLINGWOOD, ST GEORGE, Submariners Dolphins (We can provide the submariners dolphins)MB49
Canberra Raiders and Carlton BluesMQ50
RAN crest, Blue and White, Nautical Theme, HMAS Choules crest (we will provide you the crests)MQ51
RAN crest, HMAS Choules crest, Blue and White, Nautical/Nature Theme (we will provide you the crests)MB52
RAN crest, HMAS Choules crest, White ensign, Nautical Theme (we will provide you the crests)MB53
Red and Black, Team: EssendonMQ54
QLD MaroonsMB55
Star WarsMQ56
marvel , star wars, jets, anchor , red or blue . Thank youMQ57
star warsMQ58
Regt Badge and Rising Sun, Flowers poppies and Roses, Helicopters AFL Football, Horses, Maltese/Shitzu Dog (white), Australian Bush (We can provide the Rising Sun and Regt Badges)MQ59
retroMQ60
Army, Rising Sun badge Medical corps badge (RAAMC Badge), text “RSM”, Sydney Swans, Softball, Basketball, Poppies (we can provide the badges)FQ61
star warsMQ62
RAN crest, St George football or NSW State or Origin (we will provide you the RAN crest)FB63
RAN crest and Choules crest, Nautical, Blue, white, green (we will provide you the crests)MB64
Rising Sun, Nursing Officer in RAANC and Midwife, Yoga teacher. I love Kombi Vans (I have a blue and white 1976 Kombi) and the beach. Also distance running (We can provide RAANC and rising Sun badges)FB65
Super Saiyan Goku (From Dragon Ball Z)MB66
Navy Blue and Sky blue (RAAF Colours) RAAF crest (We can provide this)MB67
Toy Story ThemeMB68
Nautical theme, RAN crest and Choules crest (we will provide you the crests)MB69
Tie dyed patterns (Blue), Surfing vibesMQ70
Orange and White with Nature mountains or rainforest themeMB71
Akatsuki Clan (From Naruto)MB72
Japanese Theme; Temples, Samurai, Mt Fuji, Koi fish, Cherry blossoms.MB73
Green and Pink, stand up paddleboard, roller skating, the beachFB74
Navy Blue, Ships, sportsMB75
blue, cycling, the beachFB76
RAAF crest with personal details below including dates of service 09 Jan 70 – 10 Jan 18, RAAF Roundel (we will provide you the crest)MLB77
Ship’s crest / Motoring + Cars (we can provide ship’s crest)MB78
Liverpool Football ClubMB79
Black, Gold, Purple and Blue/Japanese AnimationMB80
Brisbane BroncosMB81
Everton Football Club, BlueMQ82
Deck of cards theme. two Kings etc colours red,blue white.MB83
Black with dark grey it, the letters S-H in the centerMB84
1940/50 Vintage inspiredFB85
West TigersMQ86
Camping, outdoors themed, Green / BlueMB87
South Sydney RabbitohsMB88
RAN ensign, white and blue please (We can provide the RAN ensign)MB89
Star Wars or Planet of the Apes please, Dark Blue, Black, Dark GreenMB90
Crests of the following – HMAS DECHAINEUX, HMAS COLLINS, HMAS RANKIN, HMAS RANKIN, HMAS WALLER, HMAS SHEEAN, HMAS FARNCOMB RAN Crest with the following underneath plus personal details COMAUSSUB, Submariner’s dolphins skull and crossbonesMQ91
RUGBY, BLUE , YELLOW, WHITEFB92
RAN crest, Royal Australian Navy Amphibious Squadron Insignia (example found at: https://www.navy.gov.au/history/tradition/origin-ran-squadron-and-national-insignia)MB93
Tartan – green, red or navyMB94
RAN crest, White ensign (we can supply the RAN crest and the ensign)MB95
Tartan Patchwork, Nautical, no crest pleaseFQ96
Red and Black, Anime – Itachi (From Naruto).97
RAN crest, Naval theme, Tobruk & MANOORA, then replenishment on Success. 4WDing & camping, NSW blues, st George IllawarraMB98
Rising Sun, Regt badge, Paratrooper, 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment, Aussie Flag, loves camping, kayaking. (we can provide Rising Sun, Reg badge, parawings and LHR badge)MQ99
RAN crest, HMAS Choules crestMLB100

Till next time…happy stitching!

Jan-Maree xx

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