Working to Help Colorado Fire Victims

We know it's been awhile, but we've been busy!  Recently we were able to send 115 quilts to Indian Reservations in SD and AZ, 50 quilts to Mexico and on Thursday, June 28, we sent 45 quilts (the first of many) to Colorado Springs to aid those devastated by the Waldo Fire.

Our hearts are heavy for our neighbors who have lost so much with the many recent fires in Colorado.  Over the next month, we will focus our efforts to help those affected by the fires.  In addition to those quilts being made at Kidz Quiltz (we're open to the public for sewing Monday - Friday, from 10a - 5p), we are accepting donations of new or nearly new quilts at our facility.  These quilts/blankets will be distributed to those who so desperately need our help right now as they piece their lives back together.

For more information, please contact Wilma Hamilton at 303-857-8600.

Quiltometer

2005-------280
2006-------478
2007-------429
2008-------601
2009-------646
2010-------702
2011-------593
2012-------52

Grand Total: 3,781

Taking 105 quilts to Joplin

In September, Lyle and Wilma Hamilton loaded up 105 quilts to take to the Joplin area that had been devastated by the tornado earlier in 2011.

The quilts went to Rural Compassion where Steve Donaldson was their to receive these quilts and help distribute them to families in need.

Paying Off our Building

In late September 2011, Kidz Quiltz made its final payment on our mortgage. The building is officially ours! You may remember the photo on our blog of the piano for sale. Well, the piano sold and that money went to good use in helping us make that final payment.

Above photo: Rosie James, Tony Sandoval, and Wilma Hamilton, President

Can You See the Love in These Quilts??!!!

Baby Grand Piano for Sale

Kimball 1912 Baby Grand Piano
Isn't she pretty? She sounds good.

You can buy her at More Music in Brighton, CO. Proceeds go to benefit Kidz Quiltz.

Thanks to Cindy for donating this piano to Kidz Quiltz and Don with More Music for giving donating the display space in his music store to help us sell it.

July Quilt Day

Some of our volunteers during our quilt day July 17th. Thanks for helping make more quilts to send to needy children. Because of our volunteers, in June, we were able to send 25 quilts to and orphanage in Chihuahua, Chihuahua and 50 quilts to tornado victims in Mississippi. Thank you!

Firehouse Quilts Show

Kidz Quiltz showed a couple of quilts at the Firehouse Quilts exhibit in Cherry Hills on July 16 & 17. Both these quilts are for sale. One is double wedding ring completely hand sewn and quilted. The other is Sunbonnet Sue applique.

Fly-In at Ft. Lupton Airport

Kidz Quiltz raising awareness and money at the Fly-In at the Ft. Lupton Airport.

Wilma & Lyle at our booth.

Deann and Sandy taking a turn at the booth. Deann knows how to raise money to help pay off our building. Because of her and generous donors, we owe less than $4,000!

Rodger taking a break. Looks like he's enjoying his food - or maybe Lyle just made a joke.
Wilma and Roger back to work.

Water-Proof Canvas on Its Way to Haiti

Kidz Quiltz dropped off over 300 yards of water-proof canvas at Magnalab in Longmont, CO today.

They are collecting only non-perishable goods for the Haiti earthquake victims. All goods collected will be shipped to the International Red Cross in Haiti. For more information, please visit http://haitineeds.com/.

Blankets for Haiti Work Day

We had a great 'Blankets for Haiti' work day this past Saturday. We worked on 50 quilts that will go to World Vision in hopes of helping with the relief work in Haiti. Thanks to all our volunteers for a great, fun day and making a difference.

Deann, our newest board member is busy tie-tacking a quilt.

Showing the fruits of her labor.

Rosie, a board member, shows off the sailboat quilt.

Working hard.

Lots of love goes into these quilts for kids.

This quilt is in the final steps of tie-tacking before it's finished.

100 Quilts Sent to World Vision

Kidz Quiltz delivered 100 quilts to World Vision on January 25 in hopes of helping with the relief efforts in Haiti. Thanks to our volunteers for their important work!

Matching Fundraiser !

Exciting News! Until December 10th, an anonymous donor has agreed to match all funds raised for our building up to $5,000! This is incredible. We owe approximately $15,000 on our building we just purchased in September. This would take a big chunk out of that. Our goal is to finish 2009 debt free. Would you please consider helping us reach that goal? Make your tax-deductible gift to Kidz Quiltz and send to the address listed. Call us if you have any questions, (303) 857-8600.

Our new building!

Kidz Quiltz
Wrapping kids with love
Wilma Hamilton, our President, waving from our new home.

Work Day

We recently purchased and moved into our building. Thanks to all our great volunteers who helped us clean and get things moved in.

Cleaning and organizing shelves.
Tearing out a counter to make more room for quilting tables.

It's beginning to come together.

Washing tables and chairs.

Tearing out the former 'band stand'.

Putting up shelves.Ripping up carpet.

Putting books away.

Washing blinds.

Finishing bringing in the rest of the items from storage.