On February 1st, nearly 45 members met at the home of Cathy D for an outdoor quilt collection. The weather cooperated and was around 50 degrees, so working outside wasn’t a horrible experience. This quilt collection day resulted in a record 361 quilts being turned in which is an all time high for FHQ. In addition to […]
Quilt and Tops Donated to Firehouse Quilts
In the past couple of months Firehouse Quilts has received generous donations of beautiful quilts and tops from several people. A large bag of twelve lovely quilts was left at Above and Beyond Sewing recently by Connie G, who is a customer there. Janet J, who found FHQ at an annual quilt show, sent a large package […]
Generous Donors Help FHQ in Fourth Quarter
During the fourth quarter of 2020 many generous donors remembered Firehouse Quilts through fundraisers, donations, and funds raised through rewards programs. It is through their thoughtfulness that Firehouse Quilts is able to meet their needs for 2021 and continue with their mission of making and donating quilts to children and patients in crisis. It is with much gratitude […]
Generous Donations Arrived in December
Several ladies made donations of quilts, fabrics, and tops in December. Gail M, who discovered Firehouse Quilts during our quilt show days, recently made a very large donation to FHQ. She donated four large bags of fabric, four completed quilts, seven tops, two large fleece blankets, three tops with backing ready to be quilted, and […]
Quilt Delivery to Arvada Fire
On 12/16, 16 quilts were delivered to Deanna of Arvada Fire. Their team have responded to several winter fires at which Firehouse Quilts have been really welcomed. Recently, two little girls needed warmth and the quilts put a much needed smile on their faces, even in a difficult situation. At a recent training, the firefighters […]
Shiloh House Meets the Needs of Children Despite Pandemic
Molly, Ramirez, the Deputy CEO of Shiloh House, recently said they have been meeting the needs of the kids in residence settings throughout Colorado, even though we are in a pandemic. The children have been getting their school classes virtually, have had a Covid testing center available to them, and their parents/guardians have continued with […]
Thank You For Donating on Colorado Gives Day
The Board members and membership of Firehouse Quilts of CO, Inc. would like to thank everyone who donated to our non-profit on December 8th. In a 24 hour period there were generous donations of $2,260.00 made to Firehouse Quilts. It is through these donations that Firehouse Quilts will be able to continue with their mission of making […]
Today is Colorado Gives Day!
Your donation to Firehouse Quilts of CO, Inc. today will be greatly appreciated. Donations are accepted at ColoradoGives.org. This year Firehouse Quilts has made 1,565 quilts and has donated 1,410 of them to children and patients in crisis across Colorado. Thank you for your generosity by donating.
Mary Peterson Wins Viewers’ Choice Award at Quilt-a-Fair
November Quilt Collection Slide Show
The November 6 quilt collection slide show is now available! It was a beautiful day and there were 249 quilts turned in. Many other items such as BACA bags, crocheted hats and blankets, and receiving blankets were also turned in. Unfortunately, due to an incorrect camera setting, some of the photos couldn’t be added, as […]