Ruled by a Cat!

If I spent as much time in my studio as Miz Paws and Sargeant TopGun did I'd be the ruler of my studio! Instead they have it almost all to themselves. It's their portal to the outside world and, for Miz Paws, her favorite sleeping spot.

When I enter the studio Sargeant knows to curl up on a bed on the floor. Miz Paws, however, claims my ironing/cutting table as her own. Before I can do anything I have to take a scrubber and clean off the top. Fine kitty fur gets mixed with occasional dog hairs. Not what I want decorating my quilts!

I have a constant game that I have to play with Miz Paws. If she is on the table I do a "scat, cat!" She quickly, sometimes, obliges and goes straight to my chair. If I'm piecing then cutting it's a constant move from one area to another. Much of the time I give up and simply iron or cut around her. She doesn't seem to mind if rulers, fusible and fabric gets toss (or sometimes placed gently) on top of her.

I fondly refer to her as my Quilt Cat and primary assistant. I like knowing I'm in good compay. It seems most quilters have at least one Quilt Cat!

Does your Quilt Cat take over your studio?

-- Joanna