quilts4kids

Our January 21 sew day marked the first sew day of 2026, and it set the tone for an incredible year ahead. We were thrilled to welcome a record-breaking 73 people throughout the day. Some stayed to sew, others stopped by to drop off finished quilts, and many joined us for bed turning before heading out. Every role played a part in the day’s success. By the end of the day, an impressive total of 255 quilts had been turned in, along with 29 pillowcases, 5 receiving blankets, 2 receiving...

Bad weather canceled the Firehouse Quilts holiday party in December, so it was postponed to January 7. Over 50 members attended the luncheon at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Guests enjoyed a meal of delicious Olive Garden food, followed by cheesecake for dessert. Cathy D. made charming table favors, and everyone received a gift bag filled with an assortment of goodies. Barbara C. gave a presentation about the Underground Railroad, explaining how safe houses were indicated by...

Like many non-profits, most of the donations that Firehouse Quilts receives occur during the last quarter of the year and 2025 was no exception. Our largest fundraiser was the Colorado Gives Day campaign which began in November and ran through December 9. During that timeframe, over $8,000 was contributed to FHQ by members and other supporters. In total, almost $11,000 was donated to FHQ during the fourth quarter of 2025. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made that quarter our best ever!...