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Abuela Spread Out Her Quilt Fabric, and It Became the Most Popular Bed in the House

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The quilt is spread across the whole table, and it has become the most popular bed in the house. Abuela Rosa sits in her blue plaid shirt and floral apron, glasses low on her nose, pulling a long thread through a square of rose-patterned cotton. Behind her, a reddish-gold dog has sprawled across the fabric pile and fallen fast asleep, chin resting on a fold of blue print. Copito, meanwhile, is not sleeping at all. He sits right at the edge of the table on a patch of floral fabric, watching the needle with alert eyes. Folded towels, jars of buttons, potted plants, and baskets of supplies crowd the cozy room.

Sewing rooms hold a few hidden hazards for pets. Needles, pins, and especially threaded needles can be swallowed, and loose thread or yarn can cause serious internal problems if a dog or cat eats it. It helps to keep a pincushion or magnetic dish handy, count needles before and after a session, and sweep the floor for dropped pins. Giving dogs their own blanket or bed next to the work area can tempt them away from the fabric. If you suspect a pet has swallowed a needle or thread, call your vet right away rather than waiting.

One dog dreams and the other keeps watch, and Rosa sews on between them. Somewhere in that quilt there will always be a few stray white and gold hairs, stitched right in with the memories.

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