What drove me to literally screening cat visits? Chewed freezer paper templates, chewed and swallowed, bad for cat tummies. Quilt pieces waiting to be sewn together disappear - who knows where to, chewed iron cords, scissor handles, thread spools and my favorite Grey Mouse pin cushion!...apparently all things quilty are Simon and Schuster's passion, too! My DH hinged this screen door, then attached it to the exterior door frame. This is my solution to much needed cat control. We also removed and stored the original door, which now allows full view of my flannel board that was positioned on the wall behind it. Air flow allows heat/fresh air to move, while the cats are out from under foot, off my chair (no more accidental squishing of the cat) and out of trouble that happens the moment my back is turned. This is a very good thing. Now I can leave my projects as they lay when I need to move on to other things for a bit. Thanks to Country Threads for this idea. They have a screen door in the machine quilting room, not sure it's to keep cats out cause those folks just love cats!
Thanks Kim, for visiting my blog. I did check yours and your cats are too cute! How does that work closing them out? Mine just howl at a closed door, the racket will drive you nuts! Easier to let them in. They are pretty good though, they usually crawl under the rolls of batting under the longarm table and go to sleep. Long as they're in the room with me they're happy. Me too!
ReplyDeleteI'll add your blog to my list of reads! Thanks again!
Deb
Poor Puss locked out, but I know about your problems. I have a new dog (she is 3) and the other day I came home to dog vomit all over the place with scraps of fabric in it! I watched Chloe closely for signs of gut obstruction, but no problems. My other beagle doesnt do things like that - everything I know he likes is up on the benches at the back! Now I have to close the door to the sewing room.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to my blog - I have actually done a little bit of sewing today. The last thing I need is sunshine - it is so hot here that you want to stay inside most of the time. I started with 10mins and have now done a little more.
Forgot to say "I love your mat"
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