Quilting is a labor of love — a careful blend of creativity, precision, and patience. And while every quilter has their go-to tools and techniques, I have a secret weapon that adds a little extra charm (and a lot of fluff) to my sewing sessions: my cat.
Recently, I was finishing up a binding on a client’s quilt, and as always, my feline helper was right by my side — or more accurately, on the quilt. While some might see this as a hindrance, I’ve come to realize there are actual benefits to having a cat around during the binding process.
As any quilter knows, keeping the quilt steady while sewing binding can be a challenge. Enter my cat, who happily lounges across the layers, holding everything in place with the elegance of a living paperweight. Who needs quilting clips when you have 14 pounds of purring stability?
Additionally, my cat takes her job as a health advocate seriously. When she sprawls across the machine or nudges her head under my hand, she reminds me to take a moment to stretch, breathe, and enjoy the process.
At the end of the day, quilting is a creative, personal craft. Having my cat involved adds that extra spark of joy and unpredictability. Plus, it makes for some pretty adorable photos to share with clients — after all, who wouldn’t love knowing their quilt came with a bit of feline flair?
