During the second quarter of 2021 Firehouse Quilts received donations of $1,245.50 from various organizations and people. It is because of the generosity of so many that FHQ is able to continue with their mission of making and donating quilts to children in crisis. Thank you to all who continue with their support to Firehouse […]
Hot Day in June to Collect Quilts
June 22nd turned out to be a very hot day to be outdoors collecting quilts. Despite that, there were 41 members who turned in 276 quilts. In addition to the quilts, there were also 22 crocheted hats, two crocheted blankets, and six BACA bags turned in. As a result of this collection day, there have […]
Four Fire Victims Receive Quilts
At 5:00 am on June 11th, a family in Lone Tree had a house fire. This fire was witnessed by Sandy H, a member of Firehouse Quilts, since she lives just two doors away from the home that was burning. She heard sirens and smelled the smoke which lead her outdoors to see the frightening […]
Beautiful Quilts Donated to FHQ
In early June, Pam H donated 14 beautiful children’s quilts to Firehouse Quilts. Each quilt was made from colorful fabrics and had been quilted to perfection. Pam started quilting about 16 years ago and because everyone in her family has received quilts from her, she needed a new outlet for her quilts. Her sister-in-law took […]
Fun for FHQ Members at Fabric Distribution Day
On June 1, 2021, nearly 35 Firehouse Quilts members met outdoors to pick out fabrics for making quilts in the future. During the past 14 months there were many generous donations of fabrics to FHQ that had been stored in a garage. It took seven ladies nearly nine hours in two days to sort through […]
Fabric and Quilt Donations Made to Firehouse Quilts
Through the generosity of four people, Firehouse Quilts has received wonderful fabrics and quilts in the past two months. The family of Kate B. kindly donated her stash of fabrics that she had lovingly washed, folded, and stored in ten tubs. Jane W. is in the process of down sizing and donated much of her gorgeous fabrics […]
Seven Stars Foundation Receives Quilts
Jacque and Christie met Kayla on May 20 to give her 23 quilts for military children attending camp this summer. Seven Stars Foundation is a non-profit that was formed by the families of seven marines killed when their helicopter was shot down in Iraq in 2007. Their purpose is to make a positive impact on […]
Sacred Heart House Receives Quilts
On May 17, Garrett received 28 quilts, 2 receiving blankets, and 1 afghan. Sacred Heart House of Denver is a former convent next to Sacred Heart School. The programs at Sacred Heart are focused on meeting the needs of single mothers with children and single women experiencing homelessness. The goal is for them to move […]
Quilt Collection Slide Show
The second quilt collection in 2021 was held on April 23rd at the Above and Beyond Sewing Center. Because of pandemic restrictions, 54 members of Firehouse Quilts gathered in the parking lot to hand in their quilts and pick up fabric and batting. There were 345 quilts turned in, bringing the total for the year […]
Marisol Home Shelter Receives Quilts
On May 3rd, there were 75 quilts and 12 crocheted baby hats delivered to Marisol Home in Lakewood. The shelter provides a safe and caring emergency interim home for mothers with children and also expectant mothers. The shelter is currently housing 14 mothers and 35 children, including newborns. The staff at the shelter help the women to integrate […]