Zoey shredded hers, and consumed some of the plastic floor-stabilizer within a few hours of me being away from home.

I needed to create something that was more bird safe than plastic, and less shreddable than fleece.

In my life-experience, leather met both of my criteria.

My designs were inspired by the traditional fleece style of bedding,
but the process was improvised; no patterns were used.

I was easily and locally able to sources some veggie-tanned (bird-safe) leather at Oregon Leather Company.

Leather isn't typically sewn, but I have five years of experience sewing. I was confident I could do it.

Some other things I have sewn over the years.