On August 24th, there were 64 quilts safely dropped off at the door of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, in Castle Rock. The quilts were received by Paul, the Director, and Katie, a counselor. This office serves Douglas, Park, and Elbert counties by meeting the needs of individuals and families to help them reach self […]
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So Many Fabric Donations!
Firehouse Quilts of CO has been the recipient of even more fabric recently. Jane and Angie, friends of one of our members, have been cleaning out their sewing rooms – haven’t most of us? One is moving (actually downsizing) and realizes there just won’t be room in the new home. Both said that they had […]
Schedule Your Furnace Check Today!
Save on furnace inspections through Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric’s September $99 Furnace Checks for Charity program. You save $100 and Firehouse Quilts raises fund to provide snuggle quilts to children in crisis. Schedule at Furnace Checks for Charity or 303-232-6611.
Outpouring of Generosity to FHQ
During the month of August, Firehouse Quilts has been receiving amazing donations from many places. Patsy, a member who moved to Florida, recently sent eight large Halloween bags for the Therapeutic Recreation dance in October. The varied array of colors and seasonal designs will create excitement to those who receive the bags as door prizes. Peggy, who discovered us […]
Third Outdoor Quilt Collection a Success!
On August 12th, a third quilt collection day was held in the parking lot of Above and Beyond Sewing. Over forty five members participated, wearing masks and trying their hardest to safely distance from one another. There were 250 quilts turned in along with 27 pillow cases, 75 BACA bags, and a box of surgical face masks. […]
FHQ Member Creates Quilt Kits
Bonnie M, a member of Firehouse Quilts, has been cutting quilt kits for over a year. She has an eye for matching colors and themes for the kits that are made available to the membership to pick up and piece together. This is extremely helpful for those who prefer not to do their own cutting. Bonnie […]
Quilt Collection Slide Show
We did it again! On June 17th, 2020, a second outdoor quilt collection took place at Above and Beyond Sewing. There were 49 volunteers wearing masks and practicing safe distancing who delivered 356 quilts. Each of the quilts was photographed in order to be put into this very special slide show. Since we aren’t able to meet […]
Help and Hope Receives Quilts
On June 25th, a delivery of 71 quilts was made to Jenny and Monica at the Help and Hope Center in Castle Rock. This organization was founded in 1984 by local churches who wanted to create a place to send people in need. The agency helps those with serious economic need, homelessness, unemployment, disabilities, and the elderly. […]
FHQ Has Dedicated Volunteers
On June 17th an outdoor quilt collection was held in the parking lot of Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum with the help of 14 volunteer workers. With the temperatures hitting over 95 degrees, portable canopies were put up to help keep the sun away. There were 49 dedicated volunteers who wore masks, practiced safe social […]
BACA Members Make a Surprise Appearance
Four volunteer members of Bikers Against Child Abuse made a surprise visit to the quilt collection event on June 17th. This organization provides emotional support to abused children in conjunction with local and state officials who are in place to protect children. Two members drove their motor cycles as they would for all visits they […]