Hi all,
We have published a blog post about this and have mentioned this on our request list emails but still it seems that not everyone has received this message. Hopefully this will reach everyone. There have been major changes with the addresses for all our ships and boats. If you are sending a parcel to any recipients who are on a ship or a boat, please DO NOT post them off without checking with us. That includes any addresses that include HMAS or ADV please check in with us before posting off your parcels.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1 is retiring soon and this needs to be actioned.
Requests 2-3 are on deployment. So obviously we would like to get these requests completed.
Request 4-7 have been on the list since June 2025.
Request 8 has been waiting a long time for his quilt.
It would be good to get these done and to their recipient’s.
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 30 Dec 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.
REQUEST LIST
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RAAF crest, Air Force themed in RAAF cam, Mixture of blues and white (member is a Military Police and dog handler) |
M |
Q |
1 |
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Black, Game/Movie Themed, Diablo II, III or IV(game), Marvel heroes, Guardian of the Galaxy |
M |
LB |
2 |
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Neon coloured Printed Circuit Board pattern, Cyber Security themed |
M |
B |
3 |
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Weights, gym & anchors |
M |
Q |
4 |
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Bass Guitars / Speakers |
M |
Q |
5 |
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Movie: Buck Rogers |
M |
Q |
6 |
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Leopard print Rastafarian, Surf, Snowboarding, Chicken joe |
M |
Q |
7 |
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Anime, Attack on titan (Levi Ackerman) |
M |
Q |
8 |
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Dim Sims and Cigarettes |
M |
LB |
9 |
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Khabib Nurmagamedov & Craig Jones & Jon Jones (UFC Fighters) |
M |
LB |
10 |
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UFC (Fighting theme) and Rock climbing |
M |
LB |
11 |
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LEGO Transformers |
M |
LB |
12 |
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Mission: Impossible theme (link provided to google search for ideas for theme) |
M |
B |
13 |
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Air Force themed, RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge, Red, White and blue. (12 images available), (We can provide the RAAF crest and 464 Squadron badge) |
F |
Q |
14 |
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Rising Sun, Army themed in earthy tones and Australian Native flora and Fauna |
F |
Q |
15 |
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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 |
16 |
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Army themed in red, white and blue. RACMP. Hobbies: collecting books on military history, reading, Zulu and Boer Wars, Aston Martin Cars (I have a DB7 Vantage). For the deployment (extended over 15 months in UNDOF on the Golan Heights), I was the I was the Provost Marshal and the only Australian in the UN Force. (We can provide Rising Sun & RACMP emb) |
M |
B |
17 |
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Lionel Messi (Argentine soccer player – plays for Inter Miami CF) and Lebron James (US Basketball player – LA Lakers team) |
M |
Q |
18 |
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South Australian Coat of Arms |
M |
Q |
19 |
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HMAS Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters (We can provide the ship crest & RAN crest & ships silhouette) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Dogs (Australian Shepards and Border Collies) |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Harry Potter, Dungeons and Dragons. |
F |
Q |
22 |
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Navy crest, Image of HMAS Brisbane, Moana HMAS Brisbane in text (We can provide the Navy crest and image of ship) |
F |
Q |
23 |
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Raccoons |
M |
Q |
24 |
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Shrek |
F |
Q |
25 |
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Papua New Guinea flag and Bird of Paradise |
F |
Q |
26 |
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The Big Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series) |
M |
Q |
27 |
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Physical Training Instructor with 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 |
28 |
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Gym and Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme. Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Neon Genisis Evangelion (Anime series). Favourite character is Unit 01 in purple, green and black colour scheme. (Images available) |
M |
Q |
30 |
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HMAS Brisbane with cigarette missiles launching and explosions (if not possible loads of cigarettes and explosions) (We can provide RAN and ships crest. Silhouette of ship) |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Navy theme for HMAS Brisbane with surrounding logistics themes: Chef hat/food, Medical cross, Money bag, Stores (e.g. boxes/forklift), Helicopter, Hospitality (e.g. wine glass/knife, fork, latte art) (We can provide the ships crest & RAN crest) |
F |
Q |
32 |
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Themed for previous postings, HMAS Diamantina, HMAS Huon, HMAS Choules, HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Brisbane (We can provide the ship crests & RAN crest) |
M |
Q |
33 |
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Disney/Pixar Themed |
M |
Q |
34 |
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XBOX game theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto |
F |
Q |
35 |
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Fortnight – the game |
M |
Q |
36 |
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Animal and nature themed please. Animals, islands, seals, cows, birds. |
M |
Q |
37 |
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Military Police themed with Explosions |
M |
Q |
38 |
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Optimus Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions |
M |
Q |
39 |
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Dragon Ball Z |
M |
Q |
40 |
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Batman in a battle with a Cat |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Crash Bandicoot |
M |
Q |
42 |
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F22 Raptor, (fighter jet) Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with Explosions (We can provide ship’s silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests) |
M |
Q |
43 |
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The Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions (We can supply the photo of the ship and an image/silhouette of HMAS Brisbane) |
M |
Q |
44 |
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Manchester City |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Ronnie Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general (images available) |
M |
Q |
46 |
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Horses’ vs Racoons playing AFL (If someone is interested in appliqueing, we have found some great images) |
M |
Q |
47 |
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90s/early 2000s Nickelodeon cartoons or Scooby Doo Themed |
F |
Q |
48 |
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Chicken Joe from Surfs Up Cartoon movie with saying “I can feel it in my nuggets” |
M |
Q |
49 |
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Liverpool FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny) |
M |
Q |
50 |
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Star Trek Deep Space 9 |
M |
Q |
51 |
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Navy crest HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Sydney with explosions (We can supply Navy crest and the ships crests) |
M |
Q |
52 |
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Surf’s up the movie themed |
M |
Q |
53 |
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A Kitten with shades surfing during a cyclone |
M |
Q |
54 |
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Greek Themed Food Truck with Explosions |
M |
Q |
55 |
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Traditional & Sailor Jerry Tattoo themed |
F |
Q |
56 |
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Star Wars themed, Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting. |
M |
Q |
57 |
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Carlton Football Club (AFL) |
M |
Q |
58 |
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Squirrels and Acorns |
M |
Q |
59 |
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Australian Bushland |
M |
Q |
60 |
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HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests & the ships silhouette) |
F |
Q |
61 |
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HMAS Brisbane/ocean themed (We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests) |
M |
Q |
62 |
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Melbourne Storm NRL Team |
M |
Q |
63 |
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Mythical Nautical Creatures of the Deep |
M |
Q |
64 |
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HMAS Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions (We can provide a RAN crest& a silhouette of the ship) |
M |
Q |
65 |
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HMAS BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background. (We can provide a RAN & ship’s crest as well as a silhouette of the ship) |
M |
Q |
66 |
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Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert. |
M |
Q |
67 |
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RAN Crest, HMAS Brisbane/Royal Australian Navy themed (We can provide the Navy and ships crest) |
M |
Q |
68 |
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Transformers |
M |
Q |
69 |
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Sloths |
M |
Q |
70 |
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Star Wars (Republic Clone Wars) |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Formula 1 |
M |
Q |
72 |
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Goat with explosions |
M |
Q |
73 |
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Tanks through the ages |
M |
Q |
74 |
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Retro Arcade |
M |
LB |
75 |
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Soccer – Arsenal |
M |
LB |
76 |
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Spoodles (puppy dog) and sunflowers. Pastel Yellow bright & happy! |
F |
LB |
77 |
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King Dedede (character from Nintendo’s video game ‘Kirby’) Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme |
M |
LB |
78 |
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Batman and KFC logo |
M |
LB |
79 |
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Fighter jets |
M |
LB |
80 |
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Cobra Kai (American Karate drama tv show) |
M |
LB |
81 |
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90’s Japanese cars |
M |
LB |
82 |
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Bluey |
M |
LB |
83 |
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Hufflepuff & Harry Potter |
M |
LB |
84 |
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Transformers |
M |
LB |
85 |
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Gerry Andersons 1960’s Thunderbirds |
M |
LB |
86 |
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Twisties chip packet |
M |
LB |
87 |
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Purple anime theme |
M |
LB |
88 |
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Dinosaurs with bows |
F |
LB |
89 |
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Avatar the Last Air Bender |
M |
LB |
90 |
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Princesses, Rainbows and Unicorns |
M |
LB |
91 |
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Zelda and Pokémon. Colours: Predominantly green. |
M |
LB |
92 |
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The Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing. Predominately blue, silver, or black. |
M |
LB |
93 |
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Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls. Black, red and white |
M |
LB |
94 |
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Optimus Prime (Transformers Dark of the Moon) Autobots Logo, Red, Blue |
M |
LB |
95 |
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Beers, Lawn mowers, Palm trees, Thongs |
M |
LB |
96 |
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Videogames/Orange/Blue |
M |
LB |
97 |
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Peppa Pig, Pink, |
M |
LB |
98 |
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Pink, purple, ZELDA, Ocean/beach, sea animals, Gaming, Flowers, Music, guitar |
F |
LB |
99 |
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Favourite colours are green, neutrals and pastel. I love my dog Carlton his is a border collie X Kelpie. He is black with a white crest on his chest. Could I have a cute little paw print I’m also into old cars (especially the Ford Trucks!) |
F |
LB |
100 |
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