Since I sew in various spots around the house I can't keep the cats out. Cuddles likes to sit on top of the machine and supervise. Dory sometimes does the same. Brat doesn't come around the machine too often. Sometimes Cuddles wants to sleep or cuddle on what I am working on ( or on me) and gets downright yowly when I try to shift her. Dory sometimes is a pain when I'm trying to press something. The worst thing though is when Cuddles and Dory decide to go at it. Dory is relatively new to the household and Cuddles is mighty jealous. They all like to test out new fabric or quilts. I tell my family their quilts are cat approved. Fortunately everyone likes and/or has cats themselves.