Ohhh, if you can, work on the quilt for a 10 year old with him. When my grandson was nine he got very interested in the sewing machine and putting a quilt together. He made a tree, with some guidance and suggestions from me (his grandmama) but he did at least half the sewing. We left some pieces ragged and some were smooth seams. I have found out later that boys between about 9 and 13 are very interested in sewing. They love the planning and using the sewing machine. It is a wonderful bonding opportunity. Let every idea he has go into the quilt unless it simply won't work. It will be his treasure forever.