We put our cat to sleep Saturday morning following her battle with lymphocytic leukemia. I’m still in a vague state of disbelief and denial. Every shadow out of the corner of my eye tricks my brain – it might be her.
I grew up allergic to cats so Maya was the first cat I ever owned. She belonged to Greg when I met him but soon equally became my cat. She was independent, but she liked to be around her humans and she followed us from room to room. Of my many, many memories of snuggles and companionship, my most cherished memories are those Maya and I spent together in my sewing room.
She was my sewing companion for seven years. The sewing room became our shared space and her safe space during fireworks shows and when the puppy arrived.
She loved fabric. She loved pattern paper. She loved anything I was focused on.
I miss her so much. There isn’t a sewing project that she didn’t oversee (or leave a few stray hairs on). I feel so devastated to not see her in my sewing room now.
As followers of this blog and my Instagram account know she was a fixture in my life and my sewing room. She has more than earned her place on this blog and in this community. Thank you for letting me share my memories and grief with you. I’ll be lurking in the #sewingwithcats on Instagram so please post pictures of your pets and your craft projects.
The Fabric Alchemist 
I’m so sorry about your cat, Meris. At least she’s not suffering any longer.
Thank you. When I started looking through old pictures of her to write this post the I realized how much she had changed and I knew it was the right decision.
Thank you for the photos of Maya. She was a good workroom supervisor. And an excellent cat. No higher praise there. Miss Ida and I feel your loss. Meow.
Thank you for sharing in the memories. ❤️🐱
At least you have lots of beautiful pictures to remember her by. It will take a while to get used to not looking behind you when you start to step back. I know it took a while for me when. Lost my dog, Ziggy at the beginning of the year. Take care of yourself…
Thank you. I am sorry for Ziggy as well. I am trying to slow down and not give myself time to just feel.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember at the end of one of your posts, Puppy and Kitty were encouraging us to sew. Peace to you and your family.
Kitty will always encourage us to sew. 🙂 And puppy will do…but mostly because he eats fabric scraps if we don’t use them fast enough. Thank you for your kind words.
Oh sorry – it’s so hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet. She was a beauty.
Thank you. I love her eyes. The green is/was so vibrant.
I’m sad for you, it is very hard losing a furry companion, but at least you know she’s not sick anymore
Thank you Molly.
What a beautiful cat Maya is. Cats are wonderful friends and companions. I am so sorry for your loss. Xx
Thank you. As much of a love bug my dog is, I find I am missing the small warmth of Maya perched on my shoulder or on my lap.
Leah of Struggle Sews a Straight Seam also had to make the tough decision to say goodbye to a beloved cat recently. I don’t know if you’re connected already, but I thought you might find a kindred spirit there. I hope that sewing can be therapeutic for you in this sad time.
Thank you for the recommendation. I will seek our Leah. I am easing back into sewing by first sorting my fabrics.
Aw, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve had many wonder cats as sewing and life compainions. It’s always sad to see them go. ❤ Sending ~~healing vibes~~~
So sorry for your loss. 😦
So sorry for your loss…:(
Thank you. I still think I see her tail flick from time to time, but the open wound of her passing has started to heal.
Glad that you are healing..it is very rough when you lose a fur baby