I had my two grandchildren make log cabin square pot holders cause there mom said she needed more trivets or hot pads to set hot pots and pans on. I had many strips of all cotton different colors 1 1/2'' already cut in a basket and they picked out what they wanted started in. They are 8 and 11 now but both grew up on my lap while I was sewing garments for them and for a childrens center. To this day they will come over and help make lounge pants and doll blankets etc for the little kids at the centers. They can now free motion quilt much better than I can. Of course they don't tense up worrying they will ruin something. I have 2 machines so they can work at the same time. It is so much fun! Enjoy.
Suzy