Hi all,
A note from Jan-Maree.
Please, please, please double check the postal address you are given.
We have now had three parcels returned to sender due to incorrect addresses being used. In each situation we have had to cover the cost of postage to send the parcel to the correct address and each parcel costs us $25.
Please take a moment to double-check that you have written the correct and complete address on your sachets before sending them off. A little extra care now will help ensure your wonderful creations reach their intended recipients without delay.
Thank you for your help! 💕
A Friendly Reminder – Please Include a Letter in Your Laundry Bags
A big thank you to everyone who brought along random laundry bags to our dinner. They were wonderful to see and are very much appreciated!
However, we noticed that several bags did not have a letter tucked inside.
While I was on board HMAS Adelaide, a sailor approached me and told me how much he loved the laundry bag he had selected. He was absolutely delighted with it! He went on to explain that he would have loved to thank the person who had made it, but unfortunately, there was no letter inside, so he had no way of knowing who to thank or how to contact them.
Your letter gives the recipient an opportunity to connect with the person behind the beautiful handmade gift. It can be the beginning of a wonderful connection, and sometimes even a lasting friendship.
So, please remember to pop a little letter inside every laundry bag. You never know just how much that simple gesture might mean to someone serving in our Defence community.
PRIORITIES
Our priority requests this week are Requests number 1 – 25. It would be great if you could grab one of these requests and get them in the mail as soon as possible.
Some are deployed overseas now, and we can send to them whilst they are away from home. The benefit to their morale from receiving a parcel from us cannot be overstated.
Some are also deployed, but as mail is not reliable enough to their locations, they have given us Australian addresses. We would like them to be able to get their parcels not long after they are home. It is often said that returning home from deployment can be the hardest part of the deployment so receiving our parcels then is also a very positive experience.
Some are the last of our 15+ offer and have been sitting on the request list for a long time. It would be good to get these done and off to them.
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 8 Dec 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
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LB - Rainbow 6 Siege & Grand Theft Auto (X-Box games) themed Q - RAAF Crest |
M |
LB |
1 |
|
Zelda |
M |
B |
2 |
|
Navy badge |
M |
Q |
3 |
|
Earthy, sandy tones with Middle East Region/Arabic patterns with Cobra Snakes and Scorpions and Camels, memorabilia of Middle East Deployment |
F |
B |
4 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
5 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
6 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
7 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
B |
8 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
9 |
|
RAAF badge (We can provide RAAF badge, images of car) |
M |
Q |
10 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
11 |
|
RAAF badge with service details |
M |
Q |
12 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
13 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
14 |
|
Disney/Pixar Themed |
M |
Q |
15 |
|
Kids movie themed- Lilo and Stitch, Land Before Time, Woody and Jessie (Toy Story), Bluey and Bingo |
M |
Q |
16 |
|
Rising Sun with details |
M |
Q |
17 |
|
RAAF Crest |
F |
B |
18 |
|
Warhammer 40K |
M |
B |
19 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
20 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
21 |
|
Lightening McQueen from Cars |
M |
Q |
22 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
M |
Q |
23 |
|
Toy Story Themed |
M |
Q |
24 |
|
RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed |
F |
B |
25 |
|
RAN class |
F |
Q |
26 |
|
RAAF crest |
F |
Q |
27 |
|
Rising Sun with personal details |
M |
Q |
28 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
29 |
|
LB - Aviation Themed Quilt - |
M |
Q |
30 |
|
See info sheets (2) |
M |
Q |
31 |
|
Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme |
M |
Q |
32 |
|
Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme |
M |
B |
33 |
|
Brisbane Bronco's NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
34 |
|
Indiana Jones themed |
M |
Q |
35 |
|
K-POP Demon Hunters themed |
M |
Q |
36 |
|
Wedge-tailed eagles/NRL: Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
37 |
|
Gold Coast Titans NRL Club colours and logo themed |
M |
Q |
38 |
|
Rising Sun |
M |
Q |
39 |
|
Middle Eastern themed with earthy tones and touches of blue/green and Arabic patterns/designs |
F |
Q |
40 |
|
Large REGT Badge with an Australian flag below |
M |
B |
41 |
|
Mermaids and Tropical Islands |
F |
Q |
42 |
|
Mice and Submarines |
M |
Q |
43 |
|
Army war dog riding a hammerhead shark |
M |
LB |
44 |
|
Navy Crest |
M |
Q |
45 |
|
Hammerhead Shark in a kennel |
M |
B |
46 |
|
Marlboro Reds |
M |
B |
47 |
|
Leeds United |
M |
B |
48 |
|
NFL Denver Broncos |
M |
Q |
49 |
|
Papaya Salad |
F |
B |
50 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
F |
Q |
51 |
|
Philippines Theme |
M |
Q |
52 |
|
Bag - Seattle Sea Hawks NFL |
M |
Q |
53 |
|
Quilt -Brisbane Broncos |
M |
B |
54 |
|
Geelong Cats |
M |
Q |
55 |
|
Rising Sun with details |
M |
Q |
56 |
|
Air Force themed in blues, |
M |
Q |
57 |
|
Rising Sun with details, |
M |
Q |
58 |
|
One side - Sanemi from Demon Slayer |
M |
LB |
59 |
|
Shipwrecks and Sirens |
F |
LB |
60 |
|
Red bull Ampol racing |
M |
Q |
61 |
|
Brisbane Broncos |
M |
Q |
62 |
|
Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) |
M |
B |
63 |
|
RAAF Crest |
M |
Q |
64 |
|
Beach themed with waves, sunset and palm trees. |
F |
Q |
65 |
|
90s Romcom Movie inspired (DVD covers or movie posters). |
F |
Q |
66 |
|
Star Wars themed |
M |
Q |
67 |
|
Greek Themed (café or beach) |
M |
Q |
68 |
|
Island "time" themed |
M |
Q |
69 |
|
Fishing themed with fish and sharks. |
M |
Q |
70 |
|
NRL Melbourne Storm themed |
M |
Q |
71 |
|
NRL Panthers themed. |
M |
Q |
72 |
|
Galaxy themed. |
M |
Q |
73 |
|
Ocean and sea |
M |
Q |
74 |
|
Capybara themed with them all over |
M |
Q |
75 |
|
Pink theme - Jessie and Bullseye (from Toy Story) with a small hot pink cactus and yellow horseshoe |
F |
Q |
76 |
|
Beach themed with waves |
M |
Q |
77 |
|
Patrol Boat Motif, with HMAS Cape Hawke Badge |
M |
Q |
78 |
|
Rising Sun with details |
M |
Q |
79 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
LB |
80 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
B |
81 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
B |
82 |
|
Celestial Sun or Moon |
M |
B |
83 |
|
RAN Crest |
F |
Q |
84 |
|
France |
M |
LB |
85 |
|
Beer themed with nickname |
M |
B |
86 |
|
Dinosaurs |
M |
B |
87 |
|
Florida Gators College Football |
M |
LB |
88 |
|
Deep Water Fishing |
M |
Q |
89 |
|
Formula 1 with nickname |
M |
B |
90 |
|
Surfs Up movie themed |
F |
Q |
91 |
|
90s theme kids (e.g. hungry caterpillar) |
F |
B |
92 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
B |
93 |
|
RAN Crest |
M |
LB |
94 |
|
Yellow front |
F |
LB |
95 |
|
Australian White ENSIGN FLAG (this is the Navy ensign) |
M |
B |
96 |
|
Harry Potter |
F |
LB |
97 |
|
Mountains |
F |
Q |
98 |
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