Hi all,
Here is encouragement for you all from some of our recent posts and the comments from those who these special gifts have been made and provided to.
For those who do not have Facebook here are some lovely comments from a recent post celebrating our 15 year anniversary.
“Thanks, you all so very much for all that you do!”
“you’ve done an incredible job- here’s to many more years of caring for the Australian Defence Force!”
“You ladies do amazing work and our deployed service members really appreciate it. “
“You ladies do the most amazing work. Biggest hugs to you all.”
“Great job ladies. I have my laundry bag and blanket from when I was deployed in 2013. Thank you.”
“Legends of the highest order, love the quilt you made and has pride of place in my home. My son loves his quilt and laundry bag also. Keep up the fantastic work as all the ADF appreciate what you do for them.”
“My son still has is, well done. The quilts and laundry bags are very appreciated”
“You ladies do an amazing job!!! My Navy sone loves his quilt. Many thanks”
“Loves these bags and the great smiles”
“Well done ladies! What a fabulous effort. So many people reminded that their efforts serving our country are appreciated over those 15 years! Xo”
From the post about the quilt continuing to do duty 12 years on after being made.
“I used my laundry bag last month for 4 weeks – think of your team every time.”
“I’ve been fortunate enough to receive two of them over the course of my ADF career. Both my children have used them
in their cots and beds. They will stay family heirlooms; they mean the world to us.”
“My husband uses his all the time.”
“I received a quilt in 2015, and it is still in use today.”
We have ordered some printed labels from Cloth Cuts and are trialling a new system for the labels that are attached to the back of quilts.
We will send the quilt label out only if we are posting other items to you.
When you are requesting a quilt, please let us know if you do not want a quilt label.
If you like would some labels sent to you please contact us and we will liaise with you.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 – 24 Op Kudo are on deployment with some on border protection. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 24 Mar 26 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 name 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.
CPL Wanda Quilt
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 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.
REQUEST LIST
| Australian & Ukraine Flags, Pine Forest covered in snow, the Grim Reaper Saint Javelin, Text “OP KUDU 2026” (We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text) |
M | Q | 1 |
| Australian flag, Ukrainian flag, text “OP KUDU XII” Skippy badge, Classic British landscape (We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text) |
M | Q | 2 |
| OP Interflex logo, Australian flag, Eastern European patterns/theme Reaper logo somewhere hidden like Where’s Waldo Skippy badge (We can provide the Interflex Logo, reaper & Skippy badge |
M | Q | 3 |
| Australian flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top, Underneath, Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026” (We can provide Delta reaper image this can be printed or if keen appliqued, and text as emb) |
M | Q | 4 |
| Northern Territory theme, NT Flag, Barramundi, Water Buffalo Indigenous Dot/Xray painting. Colours Ochre, white, black |
M | Q | 5 |
| Queensland Reds themed | M | B | 6 |
| My preference for design is something that symbolises Australian unity with Ukraine in their struggle against invasion. Suggested possible symbology below (nothing was found below – emailed member) |
M | B | 7 |
| Rising Sun, Australian Army history & heritage (not camo patterns), silhouettes, paintings, etc. link to the soldiers of the past in conflicts like WW1 & 2, and other major conflicts of 1900s. (we can provide the Rising Sun) |
F | LB | 8 |
| RAN crest (small) Surfs Up Movie Themed (We can provide the RAN crest) |
M | Q | 9 |
| Surfs Up Movie Themed | M | B | 10 |
| Tudor Rose Emblem (can provide copy of Tudor Rose for applique) Ukraine Flag Southern Cross overlaid on Ukraine Flag (OR Australian Flag) Ukraine Trident Text “OPERATION KUDU XII” (We can provide copy of Tudor Rose and text emb) |
M | Q | 11 |
| RAAF crest with service details Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11×11 style), Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster. Likes flowers, Vintage-country style, Favourite colour is blue. (We can provide RAAF crest) |
F | B | 12 |
| 80’s and 90’s colour/vibe theme. A camel in the desert in the middle with earthy tones as nod to OP Accordion |
F | B | 13 |
| Rising Sun Army themed in earthy tones. Armoured Corps badge RAAC Armoured vehicles would be appreciated. Native flora and fauna. (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAC badge and silhouettes of armoured vehicles) |
M | B | 14 |
| Space themed (space shuttle/Saturn IV) | M | Q | 15 |
| Disney Cars themed | M | LB | 16 |
| Colours- dark browns, caramels, some white or off-whites, perhaps some black or even burgundy. Theme could be wine bottles or glasses Love cats Camels and pyramids could work too. I’m sure whatever you come up with will be fantastic. |
M | Q | 17 |
| Rising Sun RASigs badge Army themed Desert Ocean Flowers History Middle East (We can provide the Rising Sun and RASigs badge) |
M | B | 18 |
| Ocean Beach Sand Great Barrier Reef Sunset themed Turquoise, aqua, coral colours |
F | LB | 19 |
| Rising Sun Army themed Toned down background Long-haired Jack Russel dogs Green wing macaw (large red macaw) Yellow-naped amazon parrots (medium sized green parrots from South America) (We can provide the Rising Sun) |
M | B | 20 |
| Rising Sun RAAOC Corps Badge Army Themed (We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge) |
M | B | 21 |
| RAAF Crest RAAF theme in the Middle East (We can provide the RAAF crest) |
M | Q | 22 |
| RAAF Crest RAAF (F-35), Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife 1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner) Auora Australis |
M | B | 23 |
| RAAF / ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it, if possible, please | F | Q | 24 |
| Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere |
M | Q | 25 |
| Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player – plays for Inter Miami CF) and Lebron James (US Basketball player – LA Lakers team) |
M | Q | 26 |
| XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto | F | Q | 27 |
| HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters (We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette) |
M | Q | 28 |
| Military Police themed with Explosions | M | Q | 29 |
| Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions | M | Q | 30 |
| Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons. |
F | Q | 31 |
| HMAS BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. (We can provide a RAN & ship’s crest and a silhouette of the ship) |
M | Q | 32 |
| The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) | M | Q | 33 |
| Dragon Ball Z | M | Q | 34 |
| Physical Training Instructor Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids. Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine. (We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued) |
M | Q | 35 |
| F22 Raptor, (fighter jet) Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with Explosions (We can provide ship’s silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests) |
M | Q | 36 |
| Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general (images available) |
M | Q | 37 |
| Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) | M | Q | 38 |
| Star Trek Deep Space 9 | M | Q | 39 |
| Surf’s up the movie themed | M | Q | 40 |
| Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions | M | Q | 41 |
| HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette) |
F | Q | 42 |
| HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests) |
M | Q | 43 |
| Melbourne Storm NRL Team | M | Q | 44 |
| Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. | M | Q | 45 |
| Transformers | M | Q | 46 |
| Goat with explosions | M | Q | 47 |
| Tanks through the ages | M | Q | 48 |
| Fortnight – the game | M | Q | 49 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed, Arthur Morgan (main character from RDR2), Red and Black |
M | B | 50 |
| Running (Road and Trail), Mountains, Camping |
M | Q | 51 |
| Ocean colours. Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating. CIS Comms logo. Navy White Ensign. (We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo) |
M | B | 52 |
| Tropical Sunset, Tropical rainforest |
F | Q | 53 |
| 4WD, Sunrises, Beach, Blue and green. |
M | Q | 54 |
| Cobra Kai (American Karate drama TV show) | M | LB | 55 |
| The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. Predominately blue, silver, or black. |
M | LB | 56 |
| Retro Arcade | M | LB | 57 |
| King Dedede (character from Nintendo’s video game ‘Kirby’) Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme |
M | LB | 58 |
| Videogames/Orange/Blue | M | LB | 59 |
| Rapper 50 cent | M | LB | 60 |
| Doom Eternal Theme (video game) | M | LB | 61 |
| Wolverine | M | LB | 62 |
| Blink 182 American Rock Band | M | LB | 63 |
| Rally Cars / Transformers | M | LB | 64 |
| One Piece, Zoro vs King battle | M | LB | 65 |
| Navy themed, with ships and crests from HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06), HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42), HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87) (We can provide the ships crests) |
M | Q | 66 |
| Queensland Maroons themed | M | Q | 67 |
| Rising Sun with details, Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police, Army theme Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons (We can provide the Rising Sun and badges) |
M | Q | 68 |
| Kookaburras and mines | M | B | 69 |
| Traditional/neo-traditional tattoo designs HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest (We can provide the crest) |
M | Q | 70 |
| Random Pokémon themed, include mega Lucario if possible | M | Q | 71 |
| Boats and fish (Blue and black coloured) |
M | Q | 72 |
| Australian theme – Beaches, outback, BBQ, larrikin ADF, RAAF crest C17, F/A18 Classic Hornet Hawk 127 (We can provide the RAAF crest) |
M | B | 73 |
| Hydrographer/Survey, Fishing (Barramundi), Blue and white |
M | B | 74 |
| Video games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple | M | LB | 75 |
| Papua New Guinea flag, Spearing, Ocean, Tin Corned beef, Rice, Tomato sauce |
M | Q | 76 |
| METOC, Snowboarding, Groodle, Ocean, Blue and White, Sydney Roosters |
M | B | 77 |
| Rising Sun, RAAF and Navy Crests, Joint service themed. Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving. (We can supply the Service crests) |
M | Q | 78 |
| Rising Sun, Army theme, Australian Flag Royal Australian Ordnance Corps Blue colour (We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge) |
M | Q | 79 |
| Navy Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician. Ships : HMAS Adelaide HMAS Torrens HMAS Darwin HMAS Tobruk HMAS Success Shore postings included: HMAS Cerberus (Training Division, where he retired) Melbourne Recruiting Fleet Support Unit West Fleet Support Unit Garden Island Tri-service posting at RAAF Base Laverton, which was a particularly memorable part of career. Passionate Formula 1 fan and a lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is. (We can provide the Navy and ship crests) |
M | Q | 80 |
| Navy Crest Crests from HMAS Larrakia HMAS Bathurst Nuship Pilbara, Freemasons (Australian) logo. I am a chef, so anything related to cooking will be suitable as a background. (We can provide the Navy Crest, ships crest and Australian Freemason Logo) |
M | B | 81 |
| Rising Sun Skippy badge Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR. (We can provide the Rising sun and unit badges) |
M | Q | 82 |
|
Navy Crest with service details (We can provide the Navy Crest with details, ships crests and image of HMAS Canberra) |
M | Q | 83 |
| Navy Crest Navy theme Nurse Enjoy netball Favourite colour is pink (We can provide the Navy Crest) |
F | Q | 84 |
| Rising Sun with details RAAC Corps Badge Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies) Loves Dogs (pictures available) “MRTF 1” emb text “MTF 2” emb text (We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, dog images and emb text) |
M | Q | 85 |
| Rising Sun with details RAAC Corps Badge Army themed please (soldier silhouette / camo / poppies) Loves Dogs (pictures available) AMTG-1 IRAQ (2005) SECDET X IRAQ (2006-7) (We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge, deployment details and dogs photos) |
M | Q | 86 |
| RAN Crest served 1965 – 1972 3 tours Vietnam Crests – HMAS Sydney, Moresby, Cerberus and Leeuwin NSW Firefighter No 5048 St Kilda Fan has small orchard, cherries, plums, apples, oranges, pears, lemons, strawberries, raspberries they have chooks Caravan travel, plus overseas travel |
M | Q | 87 |
| Rising Sun Royal Australian Infantry Corp Badge Royal Australian Regiment badge Australian flag and New Zealand flag (Was born in New Zealand so it would be great to include a little NZ touch if possible) (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badges) |
M | Q | 88 |
| Interests are Bicycles, Aeroplanes Canoeing Orienteering. Likes bright greens. |
M | Q | 89 |
| Essendon (AFL) Mighty Ducks Dachshund (sausage dogs). |
M | B | 90 |
| RAAF Crest with details Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers Nature (We can provide the RAAF crest with details) |
M | Q | 91 |
| Rising Sun Royal Engineers badge. Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red. (We can supply the Rising Sun and badge) |
M | B | 92 |
| Rising Sun Signals Corp badge Army themed (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge) |
M | B | 93 |
| Rising Sun, RAAC badge, Army themed including tanks (We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge) |
M | Q | 94 |
| Rising Sun Transport Corp badge I have served in Afghanistan on OP Slipper and I really like designs with poppies. I would be happy for the Volunteer to surprise me with just a lovely design really as I am not artistic. (We can supply the Rising Sun and badge) |
M | Q | 95 |
| Rising Sun Infantry & Supply Corp badge. Massive Star Wars fan Loves African Wild Dogs Favourite colours are blue and green (We can supply the Rising Sun and badges) |
M | B | 96 |
| RAAF crest Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN Operations: Op Catalyst Op Slipper Op Samoa Assist Op Resolute Op Hawick Op Accordion Op Okra Op Highroad Op Atlas Op Covid Assist Op Flood Assist Op Wantaim (We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations ) |
M | B | 97 |
|
Navy Crest Ships/Establishments served on Exchange postings in United Kingdom & Honolulu, United States. |
F | Q | 98 |
| RAAF Crest Purple/Red poppies or Australian Native Flowers Lego & books Dogs (Military & my 2 Aussie Bulldogs – photos supplied) I am a Security Forces Dog Handler (purple poppy) Rising sun with details of brother & grandpa service. Deployed overseas to East Timor and was lucky enough to take my Military Working Dog. (We can provide the Airforce Crest & Rising sun and photos of dogs) |
F | Q | 99 |
| RAN Crest, POSY (Signals Yeoman) badge Image of HMAS Ibis Served – HMAS Melbourne (aircraft carrier) HMAS Ibis HMAS Adelaide II (FFG) HMAS Swan Hobbies/Interests: – Holden Kingswood Premier 1974 (still has it today, if not Holden logo) – Star Wars (Darth Vader) – Home brews, darts, camping, fishing – Country background (loves his chooks) Favourite colour: green (We can provide an embroidered RAN Crest with service details, POSY badge, ships crests and image of Ibis) |
M | B | 100 |
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