Hi all,
Just wanted to introduce my self to you. My name is Cath Harper. I have met many recipients at the annual AHQ dinner. (Have you got your tickets yet?) I am a volunteer, I make quilts and laundry bags and am the first paid employee of AHQ. I will be primarily doing the request list and emailing the details to you. Plus any other jobs Jan-Maree delegates to me, time permitting.
If you have any questions as I’m only here Mondays and Tuesdays, please email Jan-Maree and the team at fr**********@***il.com
PLEASE NOTE:
As the request list is now coming out on Tuesdays, the Gratitude post will move to Wednesdays.
PRIORITIES
We need about 10 laundry bags personalised for folk who have taken part in a recent humanitarian task. More details if you take one on. These are simple laundry bags. We will send you a RAAF Crest, and a SQN crest to include.
All the rest of our requests are listed in priority order. Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 15 Sep 25 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*******@******************rg.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.
| We need about 10 laundry bags personalised for folk who have taken part in a recent humanitarian task. More details if you take one on. RAAF Crest, SQN crest We can provide both crests | LB | 1 | |
| Wolverine and the X-Men theme | M | Q | 2 |
| Navy crest with job position under it, Cape Solander crest, Old warships, Philadelphia Eagles (US NFL team), McLaren F1 (we can provide the RAN crest with text under it, as well as the Cape Solander Crest) | M | Q | 3 |
| Brisbane Broncos | F | Q | 4 |
| Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games (we can provide the images and the Navy crest) | M | Q | 5 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | M | Q | 6 |
| Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest We can provide the RAN crest and Ensign | M | Q | 7 |
| Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme | M | Q | 8 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) | M | Q | 9 |
| Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens | M | Q | 10 |
| Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White Ensign We can provide the RAN crest and white ensign | M | Q | 11 |
| Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) | M | Q | 12 |
| Demon Slayer | M | Q | 13 |
| Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text (FFH 156 easily appliqued and we can provide the HMAS Toowoomba crest) | M | LB | 14 |
| Joker and Bane themed | M | LB | 15 |
| Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme | M | LB | 16 |
| Blue, White and grey. Initials ‘XXX’ on the front. ‘Boats AB’ written underneath the initials. A white monster drink. A scuba diver. A RHIB boat – (We can provide an RAN crest and can have the initial and text embroidered for you) | M | LB | 17 |
| Garfield theme | M | Q | 18 |
| Slush Puppy theme | M | B | 19 |
| Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. (can send a picture for inspiration) | M | Q | 20 |
| Australian Shepherd dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred (Green/Blue) | F | B | 21 |
| Light green with capybaras | M | Q | 22 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines | M | Q | 23 |
| Poseidon defending a sail ship from a kraken | M | Q | 24 |
| Moby Dick, Blue Finn Tuna | M | Q | 25 |
| Ancient Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon | M | B | 26 |
| Bear in the big blue house TV show | M | Q | 27 |
| Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge, Neutral colours (beige, white, and Army greens) Australian Army theme, enjoys writing (We can provide the Rising Sun and AAPRS Badge) | F | Q | 28 |
| Initials on quilt, photography, outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK | F | Q | 29 |
| RAN crest, Navy photographer, seascape/sunset theme (We can provide the RAN crest) | F | Q | 30 |
| Track and Field related, Army green/Gold colours | M | Q | 31 |
| Alpha and Omega Symbol, the phrase” AUT PAX AUT BELLUM ” I would also like these words: Professional, Versatile, Integrated, Resilient. (We can provide a picture of Alpha and Omega for applique reference) | M | Q | 32 |
| An Alpha and Omega Symbol, the following phrase on the front: ” AUT PAX AUT BELLUM ” On the back the words: Professional, Versatile, Integrated, Resilient. | M | LB | 33 |
| 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along the bottom. Joint/tri-service colours: pale blue, red, and dark blue with the 1JPAU diamond (1JPAU crest). | F | Q | 34 |
| Army themed, Rising Sun, Army drones (black hornet, shadow, integrator, image can be provided) with 1JPAU embroidered We can provide the Rising Sun and 1JPAU patch | M | B | 35 |
| Star Wars Anakin Skywalker | M | LB | 36 |
| Los Angeles Clippers NBA team | M | LB | 37 |
| Cronulla Sharks NRL team | M | LB | 38 |
| Minecraft Themed with Minecraft rowboats on the ocean. With a text box with “Ships Spy” | M | LB | 39 |
| Maplestory (Video Game in 2003) themed | M | LB | 40 |
| American bull dogs and ship cannons with black, white and red colour | M | LB | 41 |
| Liverpool FC theme | M | LB | 42 |
| Old School runescape (old computer game) (Can provide picture for inspiration) | M | LB | 43 |
| Sailor Jerry Tattoos with a red and white colour scheme. | M | LB | 44 |
| Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins theme with nickname | M | LB | 45 |
| Green with crossed lightning bolts and a missile theme | M | LB | 46 |
| Southampton FC Badge and theme | M | LB | 47 |
| Miami Vice themed. 80’s, palm tree, sunset vibe. Purple, Pink, Orange, White | M | LB | 48 |
| Rising Sun, AAPRS badge, Runescape bald character, silhouette of Australian animals (We can provide the Rising Sun and AAPRS Badge) | M | B | 49 |
| Green hills, blue sky with a cloud or two, angus cows grazing with surname in running writing | F | LB | 50 |
| Old School runescape (image available). | M | LB | 51 |
| 70’s décor style, Mystery Machine van from Scooby Doo, Mushrooms, orange & green (image of Mystery Machine available) | M | LB | 52 |
| Fremantle AFL football club. | M | LB | 53 |
| Brisbane lions football club with premiership cup 2024 | M | LB | 54 |
| Dolphins and pretty sailboats, light pink, light purple, and light blue | F | LB | 55 |
| Brisbane Broncos themed Bag | M | LB | 56 |
| Penrith Panthers (NRL Team) | M | LB | 57 |
| Navy theme with sextants and ships and a golden retriever dog. We can supply the RAN crest and an HMAS Warramunga crest | M | LB | 58 |
| Clearance Diver Theme with Sea mines, sunken ship and Sharks | M | LB | 59 |
| Half Formula 1 Ferrari theme with the number 01 – Other half Star Wars theme | M | LB | 60 |
| Half Formula 1 (multi team) themed / Half MOTO GP (multi team) themed. Predominately darker colours preferred. | M | LB | 61 |
| Northern Territory theme with a longhorn skull. If possible with Armidale class patrol boats included. | M | LB | 62 |
| Navy themed, RAN crest, HMAS Leeuwin crest (We can provide the crests) | M | LB | 63 |
| North Queensland Cowboys. Propeller/Ships | M | LB | 64 |
| Dolphins NRL team, with some ships please | M | LB | 65 |
| Rubber Ducky With Chef Cap And a kitchen knife | M | LB | 66 |
| Kracken please, with a black background | M | LB | 67 |
| LEGO Transformers | M | LB | 68 |
| Red Ninja from the TV show Ninjago with initials below in goldish writing (image available) | M | LB | 69 |
| Bright Cute animals Pink and Purple colours | F | LB | 70 |
| Lavender flowers or other purple flowers Patchwork design if possible | F | LB | 71 |
| NRL Rabbitohs | M | LB | 72 |
| Aboriginal/ crocodiles please | M | LB | 73 |
| Spanners, screw drivers, propellers etc | M | LB | 74 |
| Pastel colours; pinks, blues, purples, yellows | F | LB | 75 |
| Diver/ocean | M | LB | 76 |
| Lighthouse in a storm/Old sailing ship. | M | B | 77 |
| Old school diver themed, under sea. e.g.. Spun copper helmet diver, sunken battle ship with sea mines, sharks, sunken treasure, etc. please) | M | B | 78 |
| Blue/Black sunset | M | B | 79 |
| Under water/mines | M | B | 80 |
| Sailor Jerry tattoo | M | B | 81 |
| Dive/Shark/Blue/Ocean | F | B | 82 |
| Ocean | F | Q | 83 |
| Sailor Jerry tattoo | M | B | 84 |
| Green/Propellor/Maritime Stoker | M | B | 85 |
| Leopard print/rasta/surf/snowboarding/chicken joe | M | B | 86 |
| North Melbourne AFL club | M | Q | 87 |
| Blue and Orange combo | M | Q | 88 |
| Ocean | M | B | 89 |
| Surf/Ocean | M | Q | 90 |
| Motorcycles/Harley Davidson | M | Q | 91 |
| Summer and beach | F | LB | 92 |
| Muted colours – sage, sky blue etc. | F | B | 93 |
| Duck themed – green/blue check | F | Q | 94 |
| Cat themed – shades of pink | F | LB | 95 |
| Horse themed – orange & green pastels | F | Q | 96 |
| Cat themed – green & blue pastels | F | LB | 97 |
| Mission : Impossible theme (link provided to google search for idea’s for theme) | M | B | 98 |
| Cute cat themed pink and purple | F | LB | 99 |
| Flower themed, greenery | F | B | 100 |
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