Aborigines, Ayers Rock (don't think its called this anymore so apologies) kangaroos, koalas, the Sydney Bridge beautiful flowers and its huge

Koalas and wombats! I have never visited Australia but have family there. They sent some beautiful books to my girls when they were young and it was always the koalas and wombats that we all loved the most!

The Sydney Opera house sitting in Port Jackson ( from the olympic coverage) and Roos!

I always think kangaroo or koala. And EmbLibrary has a great small koala design with not too many stitches (D4103) or their Australian wild flowers would be great in a small frame. (Kangaroo Paw flower G5476)
Don't forget to date it, whatever you make.

Oh lucky you! I got to visit Australia and I so want to go back. I see you already got a choice of answers.

OK the usual and the big long truck convoys that go through the outback. Also Steve the animal guy who graced us with his knowledge and animal wisdom before he passed away too young.

...ah, so many wonderful things...Koalas, Kangaroos, and the Sydney Opera House...all wonders!!

My first favorite singer Olivia Newton-John! The Sydney Opera House, Kangaroos, Koala bears, boomerangs, Crocodile Hunter and Crocodile Dundee...crocodiles. The "G'Day" saying.

Why the Kangaroo of course:):)hugs

aboriginal art and the big red rock

I live in the USA and I think of kangaroos. hugs, Susan

Oh I only think embroidery, Sue Box best designs ever

The kangaroo comes to mind. Guess I have read too many stereotypic books. My uncle and aunt got to visit your beautiful country before he died and it was a trip of their lifetime. They had a wonderful time and my aunt would love to make the trip again. Her daughter lived there for a time and fabric was about double what we pay in the US so she took her daughter a suitcase of fabric to feed her habit. Good cotton here is now $8.00 - $14.00 a yard. What are you paying?
tiggy000@yahoo.com

Koalas came first. Then Kangaroos. Then Kookaburras.

The Red Rock out in the middle of nowhere. I am 77, handicapped and my first item in the bucket is a trip to your fair land.

I am from Cologne - If I think of your wonderful country which I have not yet visited there come koalas, kangarooh, cockatoo, great barrier riff and waves and your aborigine culture in my mind. I hope to visit Australia soon!

My eldest son and (now) wife visited Australia for six months in 2009/2010, my youngest son visited for a week while volunteering for
one year in New Zealand and one of my twin-daughters (actually also volunteering in a NZ college for one year) will fly over for a one week visit in April too. All started in Sydney and I think of the opera house,
the kangaroos, Koala bears, Great Barrier reef. Also I love the flag and the scheme of your continent - and of course the Aborigines should have their place. Hope you will show us your wall hanging
Love from Germany - hope to see Australia too some day - Maria

cute, cuddly looking, adorable faced, Koalas !!! :)

Koalas ?

Don't forget our beautiful flowers, some don't grow anywhere else in the world! Ohh and our parrots!

Kangaroos and Koalas.

koalas n kangas

Besides roos, and koala's how about the magical words; Billy bong, didgeridoo, the Aborigines, Walk about etc. Don't know any more but these conjure images. Hope this helps.

The song Waltzing Matilda.

Kangaroos, Crocodile Dundee. My daughter is worried about large spiders or insects. "Put another steak on the barbie."

The song, "Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree".

Wow..................what an opportunity to comment but you appear to already have all the responses that you need for your wall hangings.
Unfortunately, I missed my early opportunity to comment as I've been a tad crook over the weekend and now I'm raring to go you have your answers. Mind you, I still can't let you get away without some input:

Naturally friendly people; confident; jolly; love of the outdoors including sport, the beach and barbies.

9 out of the 10 of the worlds most poisonous arachnids live in Australia.

Most Australians do not actually live in Australia but in Earls Court in London.

The Australians conversion of most words into their form of slang, such as:

Ankle biter - child
Arvo - afternoon
Rellie or Relo - family relative
Scratchy - instant lotto ticket
Yewy - a U turn

Sayings such as G'Day; She'll be right, mate: No worries; etc.

Whys so many women are named 'Sheila' when the choice of girls names is so much more extensive.

The downside: Holders of our Ashes Urn (well, not the real one); the use of the raised tonal inflection (which is catching on extensively by youngsters here in the UK.

I have many more ideas, if you need them........lol.

If you are looking for designs .Janome has small Australian designs.Brother has a set of Australian animals & one of flowers.I don't know if it is still available but Sue Box had a set called True Blue Australian & NZ designs.Embroidery library has Aussie flowers ,animals & Sydney Opera House.

Kookaburras and Kangaroos. But the stitch count would probably be more than you have time for. But would be very effective. Hugs and Congratulations !!

you have some beaut comment Kerry. Look forward to seeing the wall hangings.

Rolf Harris.

Given your decision to adopt the 'nature' theme, in addition to the many suggestions you already have, you may wish to consider the following:

The Platypus
Fruit bats
Sharks
Tasmanian Devil

How about one of the many short poems about Australia (assuming you could get copyright clearance). There are some lovely poems.

And finally, how about a bouquet of Australian flowers with the names of all the Australian Cuties in the centre. You can't get any closer to Natural Australia than that.

If each wall hanging is to be different and following the nature theme, I would recommend drawing from all forms of nature. That is mammal, fish, bird, reptile, etc and flora as well as fauna. You already have some great suggestions. I wish I could be one of your visitors. I've never had the chance to leave the North American continent. Good luck with you endeavors and like the others, I look forward to seeing the results.

first things that comes in my mind: kangaroo and "down under"

Definitely the animals!

Vegemit.....ewww.
Muffy :)

Ok Kerry from one Aussie to another.... Sorry cannot resist. What about a swagman with the saying G'day Mate.....

Koalas and kangaroos.

Some really good answers here & mine will be similar...........koalas n kangas & the Sydney Opera house & one day we will visit, as it I on my to do list. I am told that NSW has better reefs is this true? Of course I am told this by vacationers from NSW but would like to know. ~Hugs Loralye~

Dennis bought to my notice the news about Rolf Harris. I would like to apologize to all the Australian Cuties who I may have offended by my post. I had absolutely no idea. I remember him so well when I was growing up but if he is found guilty of these horrendous crimes they can lock him up forever as far as I am concerned.

What a great idea for a keepsake. Several years ago my husband worked with a man from France and when he and his wife were transferred back to Europe I made them a small wallhanging with Texas remembrances, first the Texas flag, then a pair of cowboy boots and lastly a cactus. Good luck in you project. Hugs. Nan W

I think of kangaroos running and hopping around freely. Desert landscape with oasises that have water and beautiful flowers but what do I know? I've never been there but have always wanted to see it. I'm sure that like the States, it depends on where you are as to the different landscapes and terrain.
Meri

Just spotted your letter and the first things that come to mind are sunshine, beaches and spiders.

Kangaroos, the Sydney Opera House and the cave drawings. Sch an interesting place.

My apologies to the 'Unknown Aussie Cutie' but seeing the suggestions about spiders being included, I am reminded of someone's journey back home after an Aussie Cutie Meet n Greet when she was were confronted by a spider in the car. What about doing an embroidery design of the dented biscuit tin used to flatten the spider!!
Alright........sorry.............I think I'm going doolally

Koalas and kangaroos for sure!

Coalas, cangaroos, Aborigines, Ayers Rock / Uluru, McLeods daughters ;o)
Have to admit that I don't know Rolf Harris but Hugh Jackmann, Kylie Minogue, Inxs, Midnight Oil and also the wonderful Olivia Newton-John.
Greetings from Germany
Bettina

Not only do the wonderful animals come to my mind, but the beautiful opals and abalone farms.

Great White sharks and Kevin Bloody Wilson, My DH came home with a CD many years ago and we laugh and laugh . KBW is xx rated so be warned.

OK... an old well-travelled Aussie here so read on or ignore!!!!
I've read the messages and wondered how many of these ideas would make wall hangings that a person would really want hanging on a wall and decorating the home. Why don't you chose an Aussie animal, an Aussie flower, an Aussie bird and a small saying, like Memories of Down Under or even G'Day Mate, arranged in line or in a pleasant group...... or..... groups of animals, flowers or birds on different wall-hangings, perhaps with small texts like Wonders from Down Under or even From Australia 2014.
I think most people would value memories of the beauty of our country rather than cartoons of Aussie humour that might not necessarily hit the spot.
You're talking about a lot of embroidery here and hours of work - you would want your efforts to be enjoyed for a long time, I imagine. I would go 'elegant' rather than 'humorous' if I were making gifts for overseas visitors.
Ouch!! darned soap-box gets higher every time I climb up on it.
AlmaG.

What about making ornaments for their Christmas tree with the Aussie designs. Small, light weight and could be hung in a window year round.
Hugs.

picked up some nice Aussie print fat quarters today for $2.50 and $3 each...as opposed to $5 and $6 here.