Hi there! LOVED your pretty kitty. Sounds like she's breaking you in very well.

Have you tried rubbing the scratching post with a little catnip? It seemed to explain matters to my Maine Coon princess, although our other cat, a tabby male, turns up his nose at the scratching post. HE prefers to go outside and claw at the trees, which is OK, but the princess is not allowed outside.

At any rate, not a guaranteed fix, but worth a try.

Enjoy your pretty lady!