Hi all,
Woo Hoo, only 8 weeks to go until we will be meeting in Canberra for our Annual Thank You Weekend. It promises to be a good weekend as always. For our newbies or those that have not attended before, we have a packed agenda or activities planned.
This dinner is open to everyone. If you have made one quilt or laundry bag or many, ALL ARE WELCOME. Please come along and join the fun. You will not regret it.
Friday afternoon – you can enjoy a tour of the Australian Defence Force Academy. This will be different from previous years with areas that I do not think you have seen before. There is no cost for this event.
Friday night – The Volunteers’ Gathering $25
All volunteers and partners welcome to gather at the Ballroom at The Rex hotel. Tea, coffee and water available. Eat your dinner before coming. We will have a number of guest speakers and special treats planned during the evening. We gather at 6.30pm but the formalities won’t commence until 7pm. These are always a great night to get to know other volunteers and to listen to some interesting speakers.
Saturday morning – breakfast at The Rex for Newbies to meet Jan-Maree and other Admin Team Members. Cost of your breakfast.
Saturday Bus Trip – A bus leaves from the Rex at 10 and will visit three quilt shops during the day as well as taking in some of the Canberra scenery and sights depending on time (and energy levels). Lunch is included. Cost is heavily subsidised at $50. This is a great chance to collect fabric and friends. (Note we have booked an easy access Bus).
Saturday night- The Dinner! Cost for Volunteers is $80. Again this is heavily subsidised.
The annual dinner provides an opportunity for our volunteers to meet recipients and other defence members as well as to fundraise to support the ongoing work of the organisation. The event will include a raffle as well as silent and live auctions of beautifully handcrafted quilts, artworks, and other great prizes as donated by our supporters.
Sunday morning – Brunch at Poppy’s Café at the Australian War Memorial. One last chance to swap contact details with other volunteers before we all head home back to our sewing machines.
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet or booked your accommodation you need to reach out to Jan-Maree. You need to email ja*******@******************om.au and ask for the Volunteers’ Discount Code for your dinner tickets as well as the instructions for booking your accommodation at The Rex.
Tickets available via Trybooking – https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1362453
PRIORITIES
Request numbers 1-28 are our priorities this week as they are all members on deployment. This includes members in the Sinai, (Egypt) and in various other countries in the Middle East. Also included are those in European countries supporting our friends from the Ukraine.
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.
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 29 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.
| Forest tones | M | B | 1 |
| Rising Sun, Royal Australian Artillery badge with Red kangaroo over Royal Blue Background (we can provide the Rising Sun & RAA badge) | M | B | 2 |
| RAAF Crest, Aussie flag, Australia, poppies, Collingwood magpies, Melbourne Storm, pyramids (We can provide the RAAF crest) | M | Q | 3 |
| A White RAR badge with the roman numeral 1 on a Garter Blue back ground with a gold border around the quilt. (we can provide the badge) | M | B | 4 |
| A White RAR badge (we can provide the badge) | M | LB | 5 |
| Dark green, gold, and greys, mountains, pine forests. Arthurian legend. | M | B | 6 |
| RAAC badge, red kangaroo (we can provide the RAAC badge) | M | B | 7 |
| RAAF Crest, Dark/navy blue predominantly, Carlton Football Club logo. (we can provide the RAAF Crest) | M | Q | 8 |
| RACT badge, Long Haul – Kenworth T909 / Water Transport, Operational Logistics Planner supporting Ukraine Logistics through International and Europe Logistics Network. I am deployed to a NATO Operational HQ called NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training – Ukraine) | M | B | 9 |
| Ukrainian repeating pattern (vyshyvanka [means embroidered]) style if possible with a small Australian flag next to a Ukrainian flag. | M | Q | 10 |
| Chile (country) themed with the Andes Mountain range in the background. Countryside and traditional Huaso on horseback. With family names please. (Chilian flag is easy to piece and applique) | M | B | 11 |
| Red and white colours (Polish themed) Cartoon style dragons and castles (Polish flag is easy piece two rectangles) | M | B | 12 |
| Blues and Greens, Impressionist theme with Flowers, Water lilies, Camels, ocean | F | B | 13 |
| Lord of the Rings themed | M | Q | 14 |
| RAAF Crest, ANZAC Related, Australian Native Flora and Fauna in colours Black/Blue (we can provide the RAAF Crest) | M | B | 15 |
| OP Accordion badge, Deployment Text, AFL (Melbourne Demons), cheese and wine, reading books, puzzles, cooking and travelling. Green – any shades. (we can provide the OP Accordion badge and text embroidered as a patch) | F | Q | 16 |
| Green (especially sage green), Dogs (especially kelpies) and cows, Books, my favourites are fantasy (dragons, swords, magic) | F | Q | 17 |
| Pink, Light Pink, Tulips, poppies, Outback, horses, Paw prints | F | Q | 18 |
| RAN crest, ANZAC Related Navy Ships – FFGs AND FFHs (We can provide RAN crest) | M | B | 19 |
| Tulips, native trees and flowers | F | B | 20 |
| RAAF Crest, OP Accordion logo, ANZAC Dark Blue + Light blue (we can provide the RAAF Crest and Op Accordion logo) | M | Q | 21 |
| Manchester United Logo one side and Australian National Flag on the other side | M | LB | 22 |
| Panthers (NRL) – Panther, black, red, yellow, Green | M | B | 23 |
| Water/ Ocean theme | F | B | 24 |
| Great Barrier Reef, underwater Coral, Coral Trout, Red Throat Emperor, Red Emperor, Aust Bush River Scene, New England Region like Severn and/or McIntyre river, One Side Reef themed, incl barramundi Cod as species. One side Native Freshwater fish, natural bush setting | LB | 25 | |
| Red, RAAF Blue, Cricket, Airfield Defence Guard (ADG) Poppies, 2SECFOR (We can provide RAAF crest and 2SECFOR crest) | F | B | 26 |
| RAAF Crest, No 2 Security Forces SQN crest, Airfield Defence Guard, Blue Beret, PMV Bush Master, Army Camo Mag 58 machine Guns (we can provide the RAAF Crest and SQN crest. We can also provide silhouettes of the Bushmaster and machine gun for applique and a small amount of Army camo) | M | Q | 27 |
| Rising Sun, RAAOC, and OP Accordion crests, light green/khaki Sydney, ironman and running (we can provide the Rising Sun, RAAOC and OP Accordion crests) | F | Q | 28 |
| Star Wars Anakin Skywalker | M | LB | 29 |
| Los Angeles Clippers NBA team | M | LB | 30 |
| RAN crest, Navy theme, Blue with ships, Images from Invictus games (we can provide the images printed on fabric and the Navy crest) | M | Q | 31 |
| Army themed, Rising Sun, Army drones (black hornet, shadow, integrator, image can be provided) 1JPAU embroidered We can provide the Rising Sun and 1JPAU patch | M | B | 32 |
| Ancient Greek ships sailing across the waters with Poseidon | M | B | 33 |
| Initials on quilt, Photography, Outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK | F | Q | 34 |
| RAN crest, Navy photographer, Seascape/sunset theme (We can provide the RAN crest) | F | Q | 35 |
| Track and Field related, Army green/Gold colours | M | Q | 36 |
| Text – ‘1st Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along the bottom. Joint/tri-service colours: pale blue, red, and dark blue with the 1JPAU crest (We can provide 1JPAU crest). | F | Q | 37 |
| Wolverine and the X-Men theme | M | Q | 38 |
| Beach Volleyball ball, Palm trees, Sunset | M | LB | 39 |
| Brisbane Broncos | F | Q | 40 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | M | Q | 41 |
| Carlton Football Club and Canberra Raiders theme | M | Q | 42 |
| Bear in the big blue house TV show | M | Q | 43 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder (US National Basketball Team) | M | Q | 44 |
| Dark Blue, RAN Crest with pers details, and Navy themed Ships – any Navy ships more info AVBL Guns -(specific info AVBL) Ships diver (eg dive helmet or mines) White Ensign We can provide the RAN and white ensign | M | Q | 45 |
| Trucks & 4WD | M | Q | 46 |
| Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars) | M | Q | 47 |
| Gold/Purple, Sunset, FFH silhouette, FFH 156 in text (FFH 156 easily appliqued and we can provide the HMAS Toowoomba crest and silhouette of the ship) | M | LB | 48 |
| Warhammer 40K Black Templar Space Marine Black and White theme | M | LB | 49 |
| 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 embroiderd for you) | M | LB | 50 |
| Garfield theme | M | Q | 51 |
| Slush Puppy theme | M | Q | 52 |
| Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy Blue Background. (can send a picture for inspiration) | M | Q | 53 |
| Light green with capybaras | M | Q | 54 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines | M | Q | 55 |
| Poseidon defending a sail ship from a kraken | M | Q | 56 |
| A man hunting a giant Blue Finn Tuna | M | Q | 59 |
| American bull dogs, Ship cannons Black, white and red colour | M | LB | 57 |
| Liverpool FC theme | M | LB | 58 |
| Old School RuneScape (old computer game) (Can provide picture for inspiration) | M | LB | 59 |
| Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins | M | LB | 60 |
| Southampton FC Badge and theme | M | LB | 61 |
| Rising Sun, AAPRS badge, RuneScape bald character, Silhouette of Australian animals (We can provide the Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge and a picture of the Runescape character for reference) | M | B | 62 |
| Old School RuneScape (image available). | M | LB | 63 |
| Brisbane Broncos | M | LB | 64 |
| Penrith Panthers (NRL Team) | M | LB | 65 |
| Clearance Diver Theme with Sea mines Sunken ship and Sharks – (we can provide an old style dive helmet embroidery and silhouette of sea mine for reference) | M | LB | 66 |
| Half Formula 1 Ferrari theme with the number 01 – Other half Star Wars theme | M | LB | 67 |
| Half Formula 1 (no specific team) themed / Half MOTO GP (no specific team) themed. Predominately darker colours preferred. | M | LB | 68 |
| Northern Territory theme with a longhorn skull. If possible with Armidale class patrol boats (We can provide silhouette of an Armidale class patrol boat) | M | LB | 69 |
| North Queensland Cowboys. Propeller /ships (We can provide a propeller silhouette for applique) | M | LB | 70 |
| Dolphins NRL team, Navy Ships | M | LB | 71 |
| Kraken please, with a black background | M | LB | 72 |
| LEGO Transformers | M | LB | 73 |
| NRL Rabbitohs | M | LB | 74 |
| Blue/Black sunset | M | B | 75 |
| Sailor Jerry tattoo | M | B | 76 |
| Sailor Jerry tattoo | M | B | 77 |
| Leopard print Rastafarian surf snowboarding chicken joe | M | B | 78 |
| North Melbourne AFL club | M | Q | 79 |
| Blue and Orange | M | Q | 80 |
| Ocean | M | B | 81 |
| Surf/Ocean | M | Q | 82 |
| Motorcycles – Harley Davidson | M | Q | 83 |
| Muted colours – sage, sky blue etc. | F | B | 84 |
| Duck themed – green/blue checked fabric | F | Q | 85 |
| Red Ninja from the TV show Ninjago Initials below in gold lettering (image available) | M | LB | 86 |
| Mission : Impossible theme (link provided to google search for idea’s for theme) | M | B | 87 |
| Flower themed, greenery | F | Q | 88 |
| Buenos Aires, Australia, England, white, read & black | M | Q | 89 |
| Movie: Buck Rogers | M | Q | 90 |
| Greyhounds, Cricket, red & yellow | M | Q | 91 |
| Drums & Royal Australian Navy, RAN crest (we can provide the RAN Crest and an image of the band drums) | M | Q | 92 |
| Drums (we can provide an image of Band drums) | M | Q | 93 |
| Weights, gym & anchors | M | Q | 94 |
| Saxophones | F | Q | 95 |
| Bass Guitars / Speakers | M | Q | 96 |
| Liverpool FC | M | Q | 97 |
| Cats | M | LB | 98 |
| Air Force themed RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge – Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue and White. Feminine look/patterns. (We can provide the RAAF crest and SQN crest) | F | B | 99 |
| Air Force themed RAAF crest, 464 Squadron Badge – Red, Blue and White (we can provide the RAAF crest, 464 Squadron badge) | F | LB | 100 |
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