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A grandma hand-sewing a patchwork quilt at a table while a calico cat sleeps curled on a pile of fabric. 31 / 31

Grandma Was Stitching a New Quilt. Maple Found the Best Fabric Pile First.

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Needle in hand and thread pulled taut, Grandma bends over a soft patchwork quilt in pastel pinks, blues and florals, working each tiny stitch with care. Her sewing room is a happy jumble of fabric stacks, a basket of folded material, pincushions, spools and a teacup, with a houseplant and wooden cabinets in the background. And right in the middle of it all, sleeping soundly on a pile of plaid and floral squares, lies Maple. The calico is curled in a tight crescent, eyes closed and paws tucked, perfectly at home on the softest spot in the room.

Cats are famously drawn to fabric piles, freshly folded laundry and anything a person is working on. Soft textures, warmth and the familiar scent of their human make these spots irresistible. While it is sweet, a sewing area does hold a few hazards for cats. Needles, pins and thread can be very dangerous if swallowed, and a dropped needle can be easy to miss. Using a magnetic pin holder, counting needles and storing thread in closed containers helps keep everyone safe. If your cat ever swallows thread or a needle, call your vet immediately rather than trying to pull anything out.

Quilting is a cherished hobby for many older adults, combining creativity, patience and often the joy of making a gift for family.

When this quilt is finished, it is easy to guess who will claim it first. Maple has already tested it thoroughly.

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