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An older man in glasses hand-sews a blue patchwork quilt on the floor while a small white Maltese sleeps on top of it. 23 / 35

Grandpa Laid Out His Quilt Squares to Start Sewing. Pearl Had Other Plans for Them.

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Patches of faded blue florals, soft checks, and cream calico are spread across the floor, and Grandpa Gus is carefully stitching them together by hand. He sits hunched over the fabric in a plaid shirt and glasses, threading his needle with steady concentration. Right in the middle of his work, Pearl has curled up for a nap, eyes closed and chin resting on a soft square of patchwork as if it were made just for her. A wicker basket overflows with fabric scraps and thread spools, scissors lie nearby, and a potted plant sits by the window.

Dogs love to lie on fabric that smells like their favorite person, which is why fresh laundry, blankets, and sewing projects are irresistible napping spots. If your pet joins your crafting, pay close attention to sewing supplies. Needles, pins, and thread can be very dangerous if swallowed, and thread attached to a needle is a known hazard for pets. Keep pins in a closed container, count your needles before and after you sew, and never leave supplies on the floor when you step away. A quick check with a magnet can help find stray pins in the carpet.

For now, Pearl is fast asleep and blissfully unaware of the craft going on around her. Gus is working carefully around her, perhaps deciding this quilt will be hers when it's done.

A handmade quilt holds a lot of love, and this one already has its first very satisfied customer.

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