I sewed with my grandmother at that age. I made doll clothes and clothes for my poor cat. I had a pillowcase full of scraps to work with and I just love remembering. My 6 yr old GD and 8 yr old GS just finished their first project. His was a pillow with a star on it and hers was a pillow with a heart on it..started them on applique and they loved it. They sewed it to their clothes a couple of times and the stitches are really funny but it was so much fun. They are ready to do another for Christmas presents for their parents. Guess you can tell I LOVE BEING A GM!!!