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A grandpa with glasses hand-sews quilt fabric while a small Yorkshire Terrier sleeps on a pile of fabric squares beside him. 8 / 37

Grandpa Sat Down to Sew a Quilt. Peanut Found a Use for the Fabric First.

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Sewing time has turned into nap time, at least for one member of the household. Earl sits hunched over a patchwork square in his glasses and overalls, pinching the edges together and guiding his needle through the fabric. Right next to him, on a heap of cream, plaid, and floral quilt pieces, Peanut has fallen fast asleep, her head drooped over the edge, ears soft and eyes closed. The room is a cozy clutter of yarn balls, spools of thread, a mug of coffee, a little potted succulent, and a basket overflowing with more fabric.

A pile of fabric is basically a perfect bed to a small dog. It is soft, it holds warmth, and it often smells like the person who has been handling it. Yorkies in particular tend to seek out snug, warm spots because their fine, single-layer coats do not trap heat as well as thicker ones. If you sew or craft around a pet, it is wise to keep pins, needles, and loose thread in a closed container, since a swallowed needle or a length of thread can cause serious harm. Checking the floor and the fabric pile before the dog curls up is a simple habit that prevents emergencies.

Earl works carefully around his sleeping companion, stitching a square at a time. By the time the quilt is finished, Peanut may well consider it hers, and honestly, she has earned it.

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