Our 8th Annual Quilt Show is fast approaching. We have four vendor booths remaining. Deadline for submission of applications has been extended to May 15. More information can be found here. You may apply online or via mail. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Vendors have a choice of 15′ x 15′ or […]
8th Annual Quilt Show Class Spotlight
Holiday Applique Placemats by Sheryl Witt Saturday, July 20, from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Our last class presented at the show is taught by Sheryl Witt. Sheryl is a well known quilter and designer in the Littleton area. She has designed a beautiful placemat with appliqued poinsettias and ribbons. You can use this class to get started on […]
8th Annual Quilt Show Class Spotlight
Stars and Stripes Table Runner by Carolyn McCormick Saturday, July 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you’ve ever thought about learning paper piecing and were hesitant to attempt the technique, this is the class for you. Stars and Stripes is being taught by Carolyn McCormick, an accomplished teacher, designer and author of several paper piecing books. […]
8th Annual Firehouse Quilt Show Class Spotlight
Bitty Lone Star Quilt by Mary Beth Burns Friday, July 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mary Beth Burns, owner of Aspenglow Quilts, has graciously agreed to teach the Bitty Lone Star Quilt. If you’ve thought of making the Lone Star design but thought it too difficult, this method should make it easier for you. Mary […]
8th Annual Firehouse Quilt Show Class Spotlight
Flying Geese Table Runner, by Jennifer Parks Friday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m When the Firehouse Quilt Show Committee ladies saw the beautiful display of Flying Geese Table Runners at Holly’s Quilt Cabin, and the variety of colors used for the table runners, we immediately thought that this project would be perfect for one of […]
Denver Health Annual Baby Shower Fundraiser
Today we received a thank you note from Denver Health. We donate all kinds of things (but mostly small quilts & fleece blankies) for Newborns in Need at this wonderful medical center. Over 5,000 babies are born to low income families each year. Our contribution is just a drop in the bucket to what they […]
Make It Sew – Drop Off Location for Quilt Donations
Karen Juenneman, co-owner of Make it Sew in Broomfield, is our drop-off location on the north side of town. If you live north of Denver and want to donate a quilt to Firehouse Quilts, you may drop it off at Make it Sew, 6811 W 120th Avenue, #1E, Broomfield, CO 80020. 303-466-8129 There are also […]
64 Snuggle Quilts Delivered to Larimer County
A recent donation of 64 snuggle quilts was made to Larimer County Department of Human Services. The HUB, Youth Assessment Center will use the donation for children of all ages that have been removed from their family settings due to an assortment of emergency situations. Firehouse Quilts makes about three donations to Larimer County a […]
Sheets Unlimited Makes a Donation
Firehouse Quilts recently received a donation from Sheets Unlimited. Carol Brzeczek, owner of Sheets Unlimited, offered fabric remaining from the sheets and pillowcases she makes, which are mostly “children friendly” fabrics. Some of the patterned fabrics available to us include, Potato Head, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Disney princesses, turtles, etc. We have 12 inch […]
“Mommy, that’s not your quilt, that’s my quilt.”
Another thank you from a grateful mom. Hello, I am writing to thank your organization for the quilt that was recently given to my 3 year old daughter when she was taken by ambulance to the ER few weeks ago. She had a seizure in the bathtub, and as a result, was only haphazardly dressed […]