quilts4kids

Child Safe is celebrating 40 years of helping children who have experienced sexual abuse. Over the years, there have been countless stories about how donated quilts have brought comfort not only to their young clients, but also to their parents and caregivers. One staff member shared this story: “A mom who regularly brought her two children in for therapy would often choose the same quilt draped over the back of a chair. While her children were in session, she would snuggle up with it on the...

On December 11, 2025, Barbara M. and Carol G.’s husband, Bill, delivered a car full of wonderful handmade items to TESSA in Colorado Springs. The delivery included 108 quilts, 114 pillowcases, 61 Christmas stockings, 23 handmade toys, and 14 knitted hats. Lauren B., TESSA Coordinator, was amazed when she saw the overloaded car. She sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the beautiful items you continue to make and donate. TESSA was established in 1977 in Colorado Springs in response to...

Twenty quilts and 26 Christmas pillowcases were delivered to Craig Hospital on December 10, following the Firehouse Quilts Sew Day by Barbara C. Jill and Abby were on hand to receive these items... just in time for Christmas. In addition to the Firehouse quilts and pillowcases, patients were given filled stockings (donated by another group), delivered by Craig's CEO. There was a gingerbread contest of gingerbread houses made by staff and a special Christmas Day dinner, which Firehouse Quilts...