I sewed with both grandkids that live in the area.. . A boy and a girl. To me the most important thing is to keep it fun. Neither one has gone on to be quilters but they are still young. they are able to use a machine and work with fabric and somewhere in their future its there if they want it. They picked out projects and we kept them small and doable. . . Doll quilt, pillow, etc. if nothing else, I hope it left them with a feeling that sewing is a pleasure and it was a happy time spent with Gramma.