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Grandpa Spent Weeks on This Patchwork Quilt. Copper Found It Before It Was Done.

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A warm lamp lights a table buried in fabric: plaid squares, floral scraps, spools of thread, a pincushion, and a mug of coffee going cold at the edge. Grandpa Hank bends over his work in an olive shirt and overalls, carefully threading a needle through a patchwork quilt in reds, creams, and checks. Draped right over the middle of it all is Copper, curled up and fast asleep, his chin resting on a pile of folded squares and his tail tucked around his paws. Shelves of linens and potted plants crowd the cozy room behind them.

Dogs are drawn to fabric piles for good reasons. Soft materials are comfortable, and anything their person has been handling smells reassuringly familiar. Many dogs will happily settle onto laundry, blankets, or a project in progress for exactly that reason. Sewing areas do hide a few hazards, though. Needles, pins, and especially threaded needles can be dangerous if swallowed, and loose string or yarn can cause serious problems inside a dog's digestive system. Keeping pins in a closed container, counting needles, and tidying up before leaving the table are easy habits. If a dog ever swallows thread or a needle, contact your vet right away.

Hank does not seem bothered by his sleeping helper. He works around Copper, stitching patiently while the Husky dreams.

Someday this quilt will keep somebody warm on a cold night, and it will already have been tested by an expert napper.

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