quiltingkrazy-- i'm working on the binding, and to my chagrin, the dq has been cat-approved, and slept on. i've kept it wrapped up until last night. my bad! but the good news is, simon thinks it is a winner! i will do my best to de-cat it before i send it. thank goodness you're not allergic to cats! unfortunately, there is no way to keep him out of the open area of the house, or any where else , for that matter. i'm hoping to have it defuzzed and bound, and on it's way to you by friday! 8-)