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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Billy Allen', cotton / ink / paint, made in Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, blue and white horizontal striped background. 'Billy Allen…

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Visit the page Andreas Stoll - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Andreas 'Buddy' Stoll', cotton / paint / synthetic textile, various makers, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, pale blue background 'ANDREAS 'BUDDY' STOLL 1963 - 1991' in blue padded letters hand appliqued on maroon background. A large painted rainbow arch is over a helicopter with Swiss flag on the door. There is a portrait of a bearded man (Andreas? ) as the pilot of the helicopter. In the foreground are, either snow covered mountains or clouds, and the setting sun.
Visit the page ‘Jeffrey’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Jeffrey', cotton / leather / metal / plastic / synthetic textile, made in Queensland, Australia, c. 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, with pink background with white spots and geometric shapes in various colours. Across the top of the panel the name 'Jeffrey' is written in large letters cut from colourful fabric depicting various Warner Brothers cartoon characters and appliqued on a black background. The letters are outlined in sequins. Underneath this, from left to right are: a leather studded vest topped by a crocheted skull cap; a fabric photograph of a male head and shoulders ; a mauve fur fabric patch; a red and white cloth badge of a mouth and tongue; a Donald Duck cap on cartoon material boxer shorts; and a fabric photograph (of a seated man) over the shorts. The panel was made under the auspices of QPP, Queensland Positive People in Queensland in about 1993.
Visit the page ‘Jeff’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Jeff', cotton / felt / wool / paper / metal / plastic / ink, made by a friend at the Collective Panel Workshop, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, with 18 coloured patchwork squares. Two fabric photographs of a man (Jeff?) are either side of the yellow main centre panel which is bordered in tinsel. There are various handwritten inscriptions on the panel. A blue square has Love Gary on it. A red heart has 14.2.66 and 12.8.92 on it..The centre yellow panel has a number of inscriptions: Thanks for the memories Jeff; Miss you heaps/ Jeff Love and missed always/ Love ya always Jeff Missed so much; Aunty Bev; Joy, Pain is gone. Loving, you liveth on Lindsay (?); Jeff; Love you always Mum; You being you is inspirational; Love you mate, Frank; Love Never Folds (?) David; . NOTE NOT ALL READABLE FROM PHOTO. On the striped patch: Forever in my heart. Love Janelle/ Your outlook helped me be more understanding. I love you. Various cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse and Astro Boy are depicted on the other squares. Two red hearts, two white hearts, 2 crosses, 6 badges, 1 cap, an American flag, and soft toys (a witch, a bear, a dog, and Garfield) are attached on other squares. This panel was made under the auspices of Queensland Positive People in Queensland in about 1993.
Visit the page In memory of QPP (Queensland Positive People) - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Rectangular panel, portrait orientation, cream background bordered with multicoloured striped textile. The large letters 'QPP' and two butterflies are machine appliqued in the upper section with the handwritten names of Warren, Reg, Jason, Glen, Ross, Phillip, Patrick, Andrie, Bill, Keith, Phillip, Doug, Ted, Richard, Ross, Greg, Lee and Lyn in a random pattern. A single butterfly and a six striped rainbow are in the lower section. This quilt is in memory of the QPP (Queensland Positive People) group: Warren, Reg, Jason, Glen, Ross, Phillip, Patrick, Andrie, Bill, Keith, Phillip, Doug, Ted, Richard, Ross, Greg, Lee and Lyn. (Queensland Positive People). QPP is a peer-based advocacy organisation which is committed to actively promoting self-determination and empowerment for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) throughout Queensland. QPP is a member organisation of National Association of People Living With HIV/AIDS (NAPWA).
Visit the page ‘Lee’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Lee', cotton / ink, Australia, c.1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, Green, yellow, red, blue and white (with narrow black) horizontally striped background with 'Lee' in large dark blue letters on the points of a white triangle. The triangle contains a hand-printed message, 'Goodbye Lee / Goodbye but / Not forever as / We get to meet again / Someday. You will not / be far from our hearts / Even though we've had to part / Your spirit that I feel / Surrounding me is a constant / Reminder that life goes on / And you've always got / Something to love for / All my love / Janelle'.
Visit the page ‘Peter’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Peter, 1945 - 1992', cotton / synthetic textile, made in Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation, black background, with 'Peter, 1945 , 1992' in large red machine appliqued letters and numbers, and a yellow sun with rays appliqued in the upper right hand corner.
Visit the page ‘Kevin’ - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Kevin', cotton, made in Queensland, Australia, about 1993 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, royal blue background. 'Kevin' is machine appliqued in large red letters across the bottom of the panel. A stylised music stave and notes is in the centre in pale blue, red, white and yellow cotton. . The stave may also represent a musical instrument like a zither. There is a yellow and white scallop and dot design in the upper right corner, possibly representing the sun.

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