Because of generous donations to Firehouse Quilts during the first quarter of 2019 we are able to continue with our mission of making quilts for children in crisis. The donations that were made enable FHQ to purchase batting and fabrics needed to make the quilts. The volunteers have been making so many quilts this year […]
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Catholic Charities Receives Quilts
On Friday, March 29th, Lynda F, Jeanne L, and Jacque S delivered quilts to Catholic Charities Central Colorado office in Castle Rock. Twenty three quilts were presented to Katie, a counselor, and Paul, who is the regional director in this Catholic Charities office. This office has been in Castle Rock for six years and serves families faced with poverty and […]
Limb Preservation Foundation Volunteer Visits Sew Day
On March 20th, Joe, who is a volunteer at the Limb Preservation Foundation, stopped in at the sew day to say hello and he also brought some surprises for the members of Firehouse Quilts. Joe had a selection of insulated cup covers, letter openers, book marks, and bag handle covers. He wanted to let the […]
Eighty More Quilts Turned in at Sew Day!
Every sew day in 2019 has been full of surprises. The dedicated members of Firehouse Quilts don’t disappoint when it comes to the number of quilts turned in at the sew days. On March 20th there were 80 quilts turned in which is four shy of our record previously set a few years ago. So many original […]
Donation from Ent Credit Union
Firehouse Quilts applied for the 2019 Ent Credit Union Youth Endowment (YES) Grant recently. It was disappointing to learn that we weren’t awarded the grant, however, we were extremely surprised to learn that FHQ was given $450.00 as a general contribution of support. Mr. Chad G., Chief Executive Officer, asked that Firehouse Quilts accept their contribution with Ent’s […]
Generous Donor Supports Firehouse Quilts
Recently Joy G. found Firehouse Quilts through Facebook and made a generous donation from her quilting supplies. She presented five large boxes of gorgeous new fabrics to Cathy D. that included yard goods, fat quarters, color coordinated bundles, and theme bundles. In addition to these items there were also beautiful kits and patterns. This wide […]
Member fashions “helping hands” for quilting
Recently a Firehouse Quilts member, Jeanne L, shared an easier way to do machine quilting without having the weight of the quilt to burden her. She was able to find the PVC piping and clamps at a local hardware store and easily assemble it herself. It was tested recently at a sew day by another […]
Craig Hospital Quilt Delivery
Four Firehouse Quilts members recently delivered 31 quilts to Craig Hospital. The colorful quilts amazed the volunteer manager and patients. We were given a tour of the rehab center, which was busy with patients and therapists. We were even able to hand out 6 quilts to patients or family members who were supporting their loved […]
King Soopers Reward Program
Would you like to support Firehouse Quilts? Since December 2012, we have earned over $12K from the King Soopers Community Rewards program and it has just gotten easier! All you need to do is register your King Soopers card online, and select Firehouse Quilts as the organization you support under Community Rewards. King Soopers will […]
Sew Day was Packed with FHQ Ladies
The sew day on March 7th was so busy with nearly 43 ladies that it was difficult to find a place to sit. Not only was it busy, but there were another 63 quilts turned in for the bed turning. It’s always so much fun to see all of the different types of quilts that […]