Thanks for the input on pressing especially. We have been pressing. In fact, the first project requiring pressing was done on simple fabric postcards. With the 7 year olds I am always at the ironing board with them. Their 3 year old sister sometimes joins us with their mother after her nap, and she wanted to help with the postcards. I had her put one hand on the pressing cloth far away from the action to help hold it in place and held her other hand in mine to keep it still. My other hand was ready for action if needed. However, recently I experienced a bad burn on my hand while helping the 10 year old pressing a 9 patch. It was nobody's fault. We collided in mid air.