There were 78 quilts turned in at the February 20th sew day. This number seemed like it should be a record for Firehouse Quilts members, however, in 2017 there was a sew day that had 84 quilts turned in. The pile of quilts was huge at the bed turning and included ten challenge quilts from […]
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Quilts Donated for Valentine’s Dance
On February 13, 2019 Carolyne and Susan made a delivery of Valentine’s quilts and other items to Summer, who heads up the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic program. This is the twelfth year that Firehouse Quilts has donated to the Valentine’s Dance for individuals with special needs. The quilts will be used as door prizes for the […]
Snow Doesn’t Keep Quilters at Home
Despite the fact that there had been recent snow storms and cold weather, nearly 30 Firehouse Quilts ladies participated at the February 7th sew day. Four new ladies braved the winter weather to join in at this sew day and were introduced to how FHQ makes and donates their quilts. There were 43 quilts turned […]
Support from Businesses in 2018
Firehouse Quilts was the recipient of quilting products from an assortment of businesses across the United States in 2018. We are most appreciative of the items that were donated to our organization which enable us to continue our mission. Those who showed their support to FHQ in 2018 were: Dick Blick Art Material – batting, […]
Large Fabric and Thread Donation Received
Firehouse Quilts recently received a generous donation from Patty Z, who lives in Wray, Colorado. She sent five large boxes filled with beautiful fabrics that included yard cuts, layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls. She included with this donation a large supply of King Tut thread, tiny scissors, a Quick Ripper, labels, and some Corner […]
Good Start to 2019
The two sew days in January were filled with ladies working on quilting projects and going through the cabinets in search of fabrics. There have already been 70 quilts turned in this year, including 13 Valentine quilts. Those will be donated to the annual Valentine’s Dance for the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic group for young adults. Because […]
Delivery to Arvada Fire
This week, Lynn and Barbara from Firehouse Quilts delivered 20 quilts to Arvada Fire. We have enjoyed a 5 year relationship and look forward to meeting with Michelle, Amber and Deanna as often as we can. They shared a story of a recent fire where Firehouse Quilts really made a difference. A fire started about […]
4th Quarter 2018 Donations
Once again Firehouse Quilts has received some very generous donations. The fourth quarter donations were as follows: Individual, Rose L. $250.00, Corporate, Amazon $31.48, Applewood Plumbing and Heating $500.00, Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum $53.63, Network For Good $550.00, Rewards, King Soopers $686.41, and Colorado Life Magazine $5.00. The donation total amount of $2,076.52 […]
Great Last Sew Day of 2018
The final sew day for 2018 was on December 19th. Despite the date being so close to Christmas, there was good attendance with ladies busy sewing and picking out more fabrics for projects in 2019. Several ladies brought in their favorite Christmas goody that was shared and appreciated by everyone. During the bed turning there […]
FHQ Members Wrap Presents for Shiloh House
Each year a group of Firehouse Quilts members help to wrap Christmas gifts for the children who are in the Shiloh House residence program and also for the emancipated youth still participating in the program. The first gift wrapping took place at the Shiloh Pavilion in Centennial on December 13th. The nearly 150 gifts wrapped were to be […]