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 have done that” as this year it will be vastly different from other years. Can’t say too much but there are some great things planned that you have not seen before, including some interaction with leaders of tomorrow.
Friday night will be our Volunteers’ Gathering at The Rex again.
On Saturday morning we have breakfast at The Rex for any Newbies that want to meet other Newbies and some of the admin team. After that we have the bus tour, three quilt shops this year and depending on time at the end a quick tour of some of Canberra’s sights. Of course the Dinner on the Saturday night. As usual we have a special price for volunteers so please contact me (ja*******@******************om.au) for the code.
Finally we have our Wrap Up Brunch at Poppy’s Cafe at the War Memorial on the Sunday morning. Again you don’t have to buy a ticket but it is good to know the numbers so we can warn them out.
Tickets are available here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1362453
Any problems let me know.
PRIORITIES
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. The first 8 are for folk on deployment overseas so obviously we would like to get these requests completed. Post can be so unreliable to some of our overseas locations so it can take a while to get parcels to them so the sooner they are in the mail the better.
Additionally, Nos 9-16 are the last of their crew to receive quilts so they are probably very envious of everyone else so it would be lovely to get theirs done if we can.
Please let me know if you can help.
All other requests are listed in priority order.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 16 Jun 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.
| Rising Sun, ‘Army themed in earthy tones (inspired by the outdoor store Patagonia’s logo ) but instead of saying Patagonia – would it be possible to say “certa cito” (We can provide the Rising Sun) | M | LB | 1 |
| Darth Maul/Star Wars theme | M | LB | 2 |
| Dubai skyline themed with surname in a corner please (surname easily appliqued) | M | Q | 3 |
| (Blue, White and Purple Name themed) (Camels, Unicorn, Daisy theme) | F | LB | 4 |
| (Purple, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange Name themed) (foxes, roses, camels, sunflowers) | F | Q | 5 |
| Halloween/spooky/villains/samurai, Black Hawk Helicopters, elephants, Google “Snus” (nicotine tins). Colours: Dark greens, greys, black. | M | B | 6 |
| Different types of horses with flowers and initials DD (feminine colours) | M | Q | 7 |
| Newcastle Knights team colours | M | LB | 8 |
| Green, Blue, One Piece theme, Anime – if you google there are some simple silhouettes for this theme. | M | Q | 9 |
| Warhammer 40k themed, OR gaming/pop culture themed | M | Q | 10 |
| 80s/90s supercars, Bright colours | M | Q | 12 |
| HMAS Sydney V Theme with DDG (We can provide RAN and HMAS Sydney crests and the Sydney V logo) | M | Q | 13 |
| Newcastle NSW Theme with Large Bundy Bear | M | Q | 14 |
| T1 esport team, South Korean electronic sports team. Red and black. (logos are very simple for applique – we can provide images ) | M | Q | 16 |
| Flowers and yellow / white colour theme | F | LB | 17 |
| RAN crest, Dive theme Roosters NRL team Nickname on the bottom We can supply the RAN Crest | M | Q | 18 |
| Anime themed (Berserk for reference) Would like Surname included. (Surname can be appliqued or we can provide as embroidery) | M | Q | 19 |
| Australian and Ukrainan flag colours/background with Infantry theme, RAR Skippy Badge and Ukrainian Coat of Arms. (we can provide the Skippy Badge, flags and Coat of arms) | M | Q | 20 |
| Navy patrol boat themed, with rough ocean background (we can provide the silhouette of a patrol boat for applique and an RAN crest) | M | Q | 21 |
| 1990’s Toyota Hiliux theme | M | Q | 22 |
| Wolverine and the X-Men theme | M | Q | 23 |
| Cars the movie characters, Lightning McQueen and Strip Weathers | M | Q | 24 |
| Whiskey Barrel desIgn with the saying ‘Every Second Saturday’ included (the saying could easily be appliqued or we can have it embroidered.) | M | Q | 25 |
| Popeye cartoon theme | M | Q | 26 |
| Royal Australian Navy Themed in navy blue. We can provide the RAN crest | M | Q | 27 |
| Disney Cars | M | Q | 28 |
| Spongebob | M | Q | 29 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) | M | Q | 30 |
| Darth Vader (Star Wars) | M | Q | 31 |
| Rottweiler dogs and Police sirens | M | Q | 32 |
| Rising Sun, Green and Blue, Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson motorcycles (we can provide the Rising Sun and Crest and a Harley Davidson Embroidery) | M | Q | 32 |
| Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc) | M | Q | 33 |
| Black and Red with Crossed Swords | M | Q | 33 |
| Great Northern Beer | M | Q | 34 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red & Black | M | Q | 36 |
| Brisbane Broncos (NRL) | M | Q | 37 |
| Star Wars (the Mandalorian) | M | Q | 38 |
| Rodeo (Busking Bulls & Broncos) | F | Q | 39 |
| Brisbane Broncos (NRL) | M | Q | 40 |
| Navy White Ensign We can provide the Ensign and an RAN crest | M | Q | 41 |
| Trucks & 4WD | M | Q | 42 |
| Brisbane Broncos | F | B | 43 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | M | Q | 44 |
| Lilo & Stitch, Island Patterns (Fiji/Samoa), Flowers, Water | M | Q | 45 |
| Ships, Guns, Helicopters, money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest We can provide the RAN crest and Ensign | M | Q | 46 |
| Invictus Games theme, red and white, Canadian, winter, snow flakes | F | Q | 47 |
| RAN crest, Navy Physical Training Instructor badge, HMAS Darwin, White Ensign, Views of Sydney harbour, ocean, dolphin, sunrise (we can provide the RAN crest, the PTI badge, white ensign flag and ship crest) | F | Q | 48 |
| Navy theme, blue with ships and images from Invictus games (we can provide the images and the Navy crest) | M | Q | 49 |
| Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or ships ) with White Ensign We can provide the RAN crest and white ensign | M | Q | 50 |
| Arsenal Football Club themed | M | LB | 51 |
| Batman | F | Q | 52 |
| Mechanics/Tools | M | Q | 53 |
| Pokemon | F | Q | 54 |
| Heavy Machinery | M | Q | 55 |
| Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) | M | Q | 56 |
| Spiderman Themed | M | Q | 57 |
| RAN Australian White Ensign – we can send you an RAN crest and white ensign | M | Q | 58 |
| Navy Themed – RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest We can provide the two crests | M | B | 59 |
| Photography, cameras, video camera, in red and black colour theme. | M | LB | 60 |
| Navy Themed – RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest We can provide the two crests | M | Q | 61 |
| Pirates of the Carribean | M | B | 62 |
| Navy Themed – RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest We can provide the two crests” | M | Q | 63 |
| Sailing | M | Q | 64 |
| Demon Slayer | M | B | 65 |
| “Navy Themed – RAN crest, and HMAS Bathurst crest We can provide the two crests” | M | Q | 66 |
| Charlie XCX Brat Theme (music band). (Bright fluro green with the words “brat” in thick black letters across the quilt in landscape.) | M | Q | 67 |
| Weightlifting, pastel yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and orange colour palette (image available for weighlighting) | F | LB | 68 |
| Oceans, Campfire, Sunset colours, “FFH 156” and “Clubs” Text. (text easily appliqued) | M | LB | 69 |
| Expansive forests, waterfalls, mountain ranges | M | LB | 70 |
| Jurasic Park | M | B | 71 |
| Scuba/Ships diver theme, FFH silhouette, “FFH 156” in text, Purple and Yellow colours (FFH 156 easily appliqued. We can provide a Dive helmet and RAN crest and possibly a dive crest) | M | LB | 72 |
| Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text (FFH 156 easily appliqued and we can provide the Toowoomba crest) | M | LB | 73 |
| Blue, Rugby union, Golf, Joshua 1:9 (Bible Verse) (We can have the bible verse embroidered) | M | LB | 74 |
| Green, Tan and brown colours. Shrek and friends | M | LB | 75 |
| Capybaras on a light blue background | M | LB | 76 |
| Monkeys, black and gold theme | M | LB | 77 |
| Chess, Boxing gloves and Money, Black and white checkers theme, “CHECK MATE” written on front – we can have text embroidered | M | LB | 78 |
| Green / Tan colours. Lots of capybaras and sloths on it. | M | LB | 79 |
| Medical themed Cartoon Racoon. Red, white, Blue. | M | LB | 80 |
| Fighter Jets and MH-60R helicopters, Yellow back ground | F | LB | 81 |
| Blue Hydrangeas, snow | F | LB | 82 |
| Green / with Groot, Shrek, Mike Wazowski. Hulk, Grinch, Kermit the Frog,Yoda | LB | 83 | |
| Canberra | M | LB | 84 |
| Star wars and lightning theme – Blue and purple colours | M | LB | 85 |
| Mostly black with Monster Energy drink theme | M | LB | 86 |
| Pastel colours, rainbows and unicorns + dolphins, | M | LB | 87 |
| Joker and Bane themed | M | LB | 88 |
| Australian Mens Cricket team themed | M | LB | 89 |
| The muppets on a pastel coloured back ground. | F | LB | 90 |
| Australian rugby union team themed initials | M | LB | 91 |
| Scooby doo themed with pastels with initials in lilac | F | LB | 92 |
| Redtail black cockatoo, barefoot booby, magpie, kookaburra, saltwater crocadile and kangaroo | M | LB | 94 |
| Melbourne Storm theme | M | LB | 95 |
| Star wars theme one side, 90’s Fireman Sam theme other side | M | LB | 96 |
| patchwork with fabric in the following colours pastel pink, dusty pink, brown, neutral/cream, pastel green andinitials in denim blue | F | LB | 98 |
| Metallica Ride the lightning album cover art, “FFH 156” text in yellow, Medical Caduceus symbol (FFH 156 easily appliqued) | M | LB | 99 |
| Ocean themed – HMAS Toowoomba crest with initials in black text (name easily appliqued) | F | LB | 100 |
| Soccer, Liverpool, Red | M | LB | 101 |
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