Nice kitty. Right now I bet you'd like to have his nails clipped. Fabric can be repaired, you would miss that cat if it wasn't there. I think he might be saying that he wants one. Or maybe he is feeling neglected because the time you were working on the quilt you weren't paying attention to him. Cats are like that. Mine destroyed my blinds in the bedroom because I wouldn't stay and pet her. Long story but true. Give him some loving and then do the applique on the other quilt. You did a beautiful job. Your son will love it.