One of my paternal aunts taught me to hand sew doll clothes when I was five. I spent many summer hours immersed in this activity when I was a young child. By the time I was in high school, I was making all of my own clothes . Two of my granddaughters have shown a strong interest in making doll clothes and quilts. At the ages of 4 and 6, I am making an effort to involve them in the process. They love to be involved in fabric choices and to hand me quilt pieces as I assemble quilts.