My Constant Companion

Currently I own four pets (I say currently because that number changes so often).  The one pet that has been with me the longest is my cat Eliot (ten years).  Now this blog is about sewing.  Eliot just happens to love the quilting process as much as I do.

Eliot's cat tree is in my sewing room.  I know that is a major no, no, but it is the only room in the house where she is not constantly bothered by my kids or the dog.  Before Eliot took up residence in my sewing room she would spend her whole day and night in the basement (to avoid the kids and dog).  My long arm sewing machine is down there and more than once I found her using it as a kitty hammock.

Eliot taking a sunbath right in the middle of the section I am working on.

I must explain what I mean by Eliot is a fan of the quilting process.  She has a sixth sense when it comes to when I am pulling fabric out for a project.  She typically steals some my scraps and plays with them.  Any pile of fabric is a perfect place for a nap.  When I am laying out quilt blocks to prep for sewing them together she always has to investigate and take a nap in the middle of it.