Originally Posted by
Havplenty
my 3 children never bothered my pins or my sewing things and i had a sewing business while they were growing up. i always had several sewing machines set up and lots of fabrics, pins, scissors, rotary cutters, the whole gambit sitting out in the open. i custom made children's clothing and made a lot of clothing for my daughter. my children were used to people coming over for fittings and knew not to mess with anything.
but the cats, well that was another story.
My kids didn't bother my sewing stuff but in a small space, things can get knocked off. I also know how curious children are. My boys are now grown men but still ask, "Are these scissors okay for me to use?" I, too, did sewing for others. I am very glad I am past that!
One of the reasons I am not sure I am really a quilter is because I don't like cats. So, a cat in my sewing stuff would be a VERY bad thing 'cause they are not to be near the house. I prefer them in the barn.