Originally Posted by
Silver Needle
Kudos to you for taking someone under your wing. Alex Anderson has a book for beginning quilters with several patterns in it. She might enjoy having a book.
I agree. Alex Andersons beginning quilt book is wonderful - good illustrations and nice patterns for beginners.
Maybe you could take your student to a quilt shop and let her browse the fabrics and look at the kits. She may see a kit that is perfect or she could help choose her fabrics.