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A gray-bearded man in suspenders sews a quilt as a dark red Golden Retriever sleeps on a stack of folded quilt fabric. 13 / 38

Roy Spent Weeks Cutting Perfect Quilt Squares. Copper Found a Use for Them.

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Folded quilt squares in faded blues, creams, and florals are piled high on the table, and Copper has decided they make the perfect mattress. The big Golden Retriever lies stretched across the stack, eyes closed and chin resting on the softest corner, his deep red ears draped over the fabric like silk. Behind him, Roy sits in a plaid shirt and suspenders, glasses perched on his nose, carefully stitching the edge of a quilt in his lap. Soft window light fills the room, revealing a basket of yarn, a mug, a potted plant on a shelf, and a framed family photo.

Dogs often gravitate to things that smell like their people, which is one reason they love curling up on blankets, laundry, and fabric that has been handled all day. Golden Retrievers in particular tend to seek out soft, cozy spots near their family. If you sew or quilt, it is wise to keep pins, needles, and thread out of paw's reach, since swallowed sewing supplies can cause serious injuries. Store pincushions and scissors in a closed box, and check the floor for dropped pins after each session. A dedicated dog bed placed beside your sewing chair may even lure your pup off the fabric pile.

Those quilt squares may need a quick lint-rolling before they are stitched together. Still, a finished quilt with a few red hairs in it might be the most authentic heirloom of all.

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