I decided it was necessary to keeps the kitties out of my sewing room when one of them decided they wanted to try to "catch" the needle while I was sewing. Thankfully, she didn't get to it in time, but it scared me enough that I keep them out of the room now. they paw at the door and want in so badly, but I would never forgive myself if I accidently sewed thru one of their paws. sniff sniff