We have 2 rescue kitties. They have trained us very well. One thing I did learn about cats, is not to use plastic dishes or bowls. Some cats are allergic to the plastic.
Neither cat eats the thread. But, the older one likes to pull out the pens in an on going project and put them in a pile. She also likes to be a kitty policecat. She has been know to rearange my blocks.
You will enjoy you kitty.