Due to the spread of the Corona Virus, there will be only one sew day in March. Firehouse Quilts members will have plenty of time to quilt at home and then bring in their finished quilts when we are given the all clear to gather as a large group again. No doubt we will need two […]
BACA Receives Quilts and Bags
On March 7th, Jacque met with “Bingo” who is a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse. He picked up a donation of 24 snuggle quilts and 52 fabric bags that were a special request of B.A.C.A. One of the quilts was made specifically for this group by Alice Z. with the Harley Davidson theme. The […]
Yards and Yards of Fabric Washed
In February, nine members of Firehouse Quilts spent the day at the Wash House in Littleton washing over twelve large loads of donated fabrics. Getting such a huge project accomplished took over six hours of working with only one small break. Once the loads were washed they were moved to huge dryers and then there was an […]
FHQ Makes Quilts for Sweetheart Dance
On February 20, Firehouse Quilts members Carolyne and Susan delivered 46 quilts, tote bags, pillows, and stuffed animals for the yearly Sweetheart Dance at the Southbridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ranch. The dance is held for the young adults, ages 16 to 24, in the Therapeutic Recreation Program. These items are used for their raffle during the evening. The […]
Why we do what we do!
Lieutenant Zavala of the Boulder Fire Department shared a heartwarming story with us of how the work we do at Firehouse Quilts was able to bring some comfort last week. After a car accident, two children were taken to the hospital by a police officer while their mother was transported by ambulance. Thankfully, the fire […]
Quilt Delivery to Craig Hospital
Look at all those smiling faces…and beautiful quilts! This recent quilt delivery to Craig Hospital brought joy to employees, volunteers and patients. It was a brutally cold day and warmth was welcome. Ten of the quilts will be used as prizes for a patient bowling tournament. The others will be offered to new patients. And […]
FHQ Receives Huge Fabric Donation
Over 140 pounds of fabrics and quilting supplies were donated by Patty Z. to Firehouse Quilts recently. Patty has been making generous donations of fabrics to FHQ for over three years and her generosity is heart warming and appreciated. When the boxes arrive, it’s like Christmas going through all of the fabrics in them. Along […]
Firehouse Quilts Receives Citizen Award
On January 27th, Barbara C., a member of FHQ, was invited to attend the Arvada Fire-EMS annual promotion and awards ceremony. This event honors new firefighters, officers who are promoted, new hires, groups, and individuals. Also recognized at this ceremony are citizens who support Arvada Fire-EMS. It was a surprise and honor for Barbara to […]
So Many Quilts Turned in at Sew Day
On February 6, 2020, the volunteers of Firehouse Quilts outdid themselves by turning in 130 quilts. Included in this record number were 27 quilts that were absolutely gorgeous and donated by an anonymous person. The pile of quilts in the bed turning was so tall that it was difficult to see over. This successful day brings […]
FHQ Makes 87 Blocks for Australia Quilt Guild
Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild in New South Wales, Australia recently put out a plea on Facebook for quilt blocks. The blocks were to be either a tree or leaf pattern, and will be used in quilts for families who have lost their homes and ranches in the horrific fires in Australia. Wollongong Guild will be making […]