On November 17, 2016, nearly 45 Firehouse Quilts members enjoyed a delicious pot luck Thanksgiving luncheon complete with turkey and all of the traditional side dishes for the holiday. The luncheon is an event that has been enjoyed for nearly eight years. Everyone prepares their favorite Thanksgiving dish that is shared before the Sew Day. Members now request their favorite dessert or dish that is prepared […]
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Donation to Benefit Children’s Colorado Burn Camps Program
On November 4th 2016, Firehouse Quilts was proud to donate one of our beautiful Quilts to the “Creating Ties Dinner.” Every year Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation hosts an annual fundraiser including a silent auction, dinner and program. All proceeds benefit Children’s Colorado Burn Camps Program. If you would like more information go to www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org. […]
Firehouse Quilts Hosts Fundraiser
On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, members of Firehouse Quilts attended a fundraiser dinner at the Mellow Mushroom Restaurant in the Streets of South Glenn Shopping Center. Nearly 50 people attended this event including family and friends of the members. The food was delicious and it appeared that everyone was having a great evening. The Mellow […]
Firehouse Volunteers Treated to a Weekend of Appreciation
The volunteer members of Firehouse Quilts gathered in historic Louviers for a weekend of appreciation on October 14 & 15, 2016. During the two days in Louviers everyone was able to work on their personal quilting projects as well as quilts for children in crisis. The 1920’s Louviers Village Club is in the center of a […]
Wrap a Child in Warmth with a Fall Furnace Tune-Up!
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric is again partnering with Firehouse Quilts for their “Furnace Checks for Charity” program. The program was a big success last year, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity and support Firehouse Quilts in 2016! In preparation for the chilly winter months, Applewood is offering a 14-point furnace tune-up […]
Fabric Sample Challenge
Last month, our Committee Chairs were challenged by Mary P to use fabric ‘samples’ from the Michael Miller collections we received as a donation and create a snuggle quilt out of it. Of course, to be able to finish the quilts, most needed to dig into our fabric stash, however, look how beautiful they turned […]
12th Annual Western Welcome Week is Just Around the Corner
To make reservations for the August 10th program and luncheon, mail your check to: First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120, or call 303-798-1389 for more information.
FHQ Goes on a Shopping Spree to Thread Loft
After a huge donation of over 100 quilts to Shiloh House last Monday, we replenished our fabric stash at the Thread Loft in Aurora CO. Five eager FHQ volunteers were running around the shop like a bunch of bees, they were everywhere! Glad you guys had fun, good thing you had Mary, the checkbook lady […]
Firehouse Quilts Boutique to be at CreativiTea, October 25 and 26
Barbara Mc is taking the Firehouse Quilts Boutique to the craft show in South Suburban Church (see flyer) on Oct 25 & 26. Please help support Firehouse Quilts by attending and spending at the show and inviting all your friends to join us too.
Longmont Guild Quilt Show this weekend, October 18 and 19
Yes, the Longmont Guild’s Quilt Show will still go on at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (Barn A) THIS WEEKEND, Oct 18 & 19. Firehouse Quilts of Colorado, Inc. is helping to get the word out so our quilting community makes sure to make a special effort to support them. This is the same guild that […]