I agree with those that have suggested a pattern that she finds interesting. I started knitting with a pattern that was for 'experienced knitters only'. And other than a basic knit/perl stitch am completely self taught. That pattern really appealed to me and that's why I completed it. Same with quilting. Again, completely self taught. I started with a double irish chain. Not difficult but also gave me an opportunity to work on hand quilting which is what I really wanted to do, more than the piecing at that point. Find a couple that she finds appealing and go fabric shopping with her as well to lend some guidance as to color combos, values, etc. After all, that's part of the process as well.