Grandpa Sewed a Quilt While Pip Napped Right on the Fabric
Grandpa sits at a cluttered worktable in a blue plaid flannel, glasses on his nose, carefully threading a needle through a patchwork of fabric. Pip has made herself a bed right on top of the quilt pieces, curled tight with her nose tucked into her tail. A basket of yarn, a teacup, and a lace curtain make the corner of the room feel warm and handmade.
Scraps of cream, tan, and plaid are layered under her like a nest, and a pair of spare glasses rests beside the thread. He sews slowly and steadily, as if he knows exactly how long a quilt takes and has no wish to rush it.
Fabric piles are irresistible to dogs, since they are soft, warm, and smell like their favorite person. If your dog naps near a sewing project, though, keep needles, pins, thread, and scissors safely out of reach. Thread and string can be dangerous if swallowed, so tidy up scraps promptly, and pick up dropped pins right away. A small bed placed near your work table gives her a safe spot of her own. Yorkshire Terriers love being close to their people, so a sewing buddy suits them well. If you suspect she swallowed something unsafe, call your vet right away.
The quilt will take a while, and the little supervisor will probably nap through most of it. By the time the last stitch is done, her spot will be warm and well-earned.
