Is there a quilting group near where she lives? My groups have material they give to members to make the charity quilts. Also, she might connect with someone who could mentor/encourage her / be a quilting buddy to her.
Is there a JoAnn's near her for rulers and such as she advances? Those 40% and 50% coupons do save us money but she would need to register to get the flyers.
Is there a LQS near her where she could take c class, maybe even taking her oldest with her?