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Abuela Rosa Laid Out Her Quilt Fabric. Chispa Found the Softest Stack First.

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Floral calicos, faded blues, soft creams, and pink scraps are piled high across the table, and Abuela Rosa is carefully stitching two pieces together, needle pinched between her fingers. Her quilt is coming along nicely, but a good portion of the fabric is currently unavailable. Chispa has claimed the softest stack for herself, stretched out long with her wrinkled grey body sinking into the folds, eyes closed, oversized ears relaxed. Behind them, a woven basket of yarn sits by the window, a potted plant soaks up the light, and the wooden kitchen cabinets glow warm.

Cats choose fabric piles for nap spots for the same reasons people love a fresh blanket: softness, warmth, and familiar scent. For a Sphynx, that warmth is especially appealing, since without fur they rely more on their surroundings to stay cozy. If your hairless cat loves textiles, offering washable fleece blankets and heated or self-warming beds can give them an approved spot. Sewing areas do need a little caution, though. Needles, pins, and especially thread can be very dangerous if swallowed, as string can cause serious internal injury. If you suspect your cat ate thread or a needle, call your vet immediately.

Rosa doesn't seem to mind sewing around her sleeping helper. Some quilts are made with a little extra love, and this one is clearly getting a cat-approved test run.

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