Originally Posted by stitchengramie
My 6 year old grandson whats me to teach him how to sew so he can make a quilt. I am afraid to let him use the sewing machine. Is there such a thing as a kids sewing machine? Is quilting also a boy thing?
Hay-don't think because he's a boy he shouldn't be interested! There are kids machine available for not much money, and if you can afford it, get him one! I would give my right arm (well, figurativly speaking, anyway) to have one of my sons or my DH even remotely interested! I envy those ladies on this board who's DH's quilt with them, pick their fabrics for them, make furniture for their quilting rooms, etc! I would start first before buying a machine for him, by letting him pick out a pattern and fabrics of his choice (give him a few to choose from) and sit him on your lap while you control the machine. Maybe let him carefully have his hands on yours while you run the fabric thru, just to give him the feeling of doing it. I have never taught someone young, but would love to! Be sure to take photos of him doing it!! Priceless! Sorry this is so long-I get a bit over the top with enthusiasm!