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Earl Spent Weeks on This Patchwork Quilt. Pearl Found a Use for It First.

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Needle in hand and reading glasses perched low, Earl is deep in concentration over a patchwork quilt of faded blues, browns, and soft florals. The sewing room around him is packed with folded blankets, baskets of yarn, family photos on the shelf, and a mug resting near a spool of thread. And right in the middle of it all, sprawled across the warmest pile of fabric in the house, Pearl is fast asleep. Her eyes are closed, her paws are tucked, and her fluffy tail wraps neatly around her body like she was stitched into the quilt herself.

Cats seem to have a sixth sense for finding whatever you are working on and lying on it. Part of the reason is warmth, since fabric, laundry, and paper hold heat and feel cozy. Soft textiles also carry their owner's scent, which many cats find comforting. And of course, a cat in the middle of your project gets your attention. If you sew or knit, it is wise to keep pins, needles, and loose thread out of reach. Cats are drawn to string, and swallowed thread or a needle can cause serious trouble that needs a vet right away. A dedicated blanket or basket next to your workspace can give your cat a spot that is close by but out of harm's way.

Earl seems to have made his peace with sharing his workspace. The quilt will get finished eventually. Pearl, meanwhile, has already decided it is perfect just as it is.

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