Good suggestions from everyone. Last summer I started with my 8 yo GD.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...w-t195329.html
The Stars for Christmas decorations were so easy. Trace a star onto freezer paper and cut out. Pin two 6 " squares of Christmas fabric wrong sides together. Press freezer paper star to one side. Sew around the outside edge of the star. Peel off the star and trim about 1/4" away with a pinking shears. The star can be reused for another ornament. A tree, stocking or mitten can also be used. She has a bell to do, but a few too many curves. The star was ideal as is the tree.
Yesterday she was working on 4P blocks of a quilt made from her great GPa's shirts. We are working on it together to give to her Aunt for Christmas. What fun to hear her talk about GPa as she was sewing on his shirts. I had thought to MQ it, but I like the tying idea as she can participate in the finish.
Oh you are beginning a wonderful journey, and it will bring a smile to your face every time she finishes a project and her face just glows!