During the final quarter of 2017, Firehouse Quilts received generous donations from corporations and individuals. Because of these donations we are able to continue with our mission of making quilts for children in crisis across Colorado. We would like to recognize the following: Applewood Plumbing and Heating – $297.00, Amazon Smiles – $22.66, King Soopers […]
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A Good Start to 2018!
There were 66 quilts turned in at the first sew day of 2018. The pile of these lovely quilts was higher than 15″! This allows us to start rebuilding our inventory of quilts to give to children in crisis across Colorado. The Valentine’s dance for the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic group is coming soon so it […]
Christmas Gift Wrapping for Shiloh House
On December 14, a large group of volunteers from Firehouse Quilts helped to wrap over 100 gifts for the young adults who are still being helped by Shiloh House. They met at the Pavilion Resource Center to wrap the gifts that were to be handed out at a Christmas party the next evening. Christine, who is […]
Holiday Party for FHQ Members
On December 9th there were 32 members of Firehouse Quilts who met at The Bistro in Aspen Grove for their yearly holiday party. A delicious brunch was enjoyed by all after a bit of visiting together. Following the meal there was an opportunity for the ladies to participate in a “show and tell” with either […]
Members Thanked at Sew Day
The volunteer members were shown wonderful gratitude at the last sew day of the year. Joe G, from the Limb Preservation Foundation made a surprise visit and brought hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious donuts with him. Joe visits the FHQ sew days a couple of times a year to thank the members for the quilts […]
Quilts for Christmas Gifts
On December 7th a group of Firehouse Quilts ladies made a delivery of quilts to Shiloh House in Littleton. They delivered 122 quilts, 36 stockings, and 42 pillow cases to Kathy M. that will be given as Christmas presents to the children who are in the care of Shiloh House. Children ages 5 – 18 live […]
Delivery to Craig Hospital
Just in time for the holidays, Firehouse Quilts delivered 26 new quilts for patients at Craig Rehab Hospital. The hospital was beautifully decorated for the season. The day following our visit, patients were going to be receiving poinsettias and some would also get a quilt. The Firehouse Quilt members who delivered these quilts were invited […]
Quilt Deliveries to Child Safe and the Limb Preservation Foundation
On November 12, 2017 Sara V delivered 46 quilts to Child Safe in Ft Collins, CO. Child Safe is an organization that provides therapy to victims of sexual abuse in Northern Colorado. Their mission is to repair damage done to victims and their families, reduce the risk of re-victimization, and prevent the cycle of abuse […]
Volunteers Receive Donated Supplies
When contacted to help with donations for the recent FHQ appreciation event, many companies generously complied by sending items that the volunteers will use in the future. Items such as thread, batting, patterns, fat quarters, rotary cutters and blades, seam rippers and nippers, binding feet, subscriptions, and gift coupons filled the “thank you” bags that […]
Special Quilts at Last Two Sew Days
There were 95 quilts turned in at the last two sew days. This large amount of quilts has allowed us to reach 1,069 quilts turned in so far in 2017. The volunteer members of Firehouse Quilts should be so proud of their efforts in making these quilts for children in crisis throughout Colorado. The quilts are donated […]