I have that same bodkin and used to use it a lot making kids clothes and doll clothes--threading narrow elastic and ribbon. We marvel at the cheap prices for those thiings but back in the day we bought them it seemed expensive--most of our money went for food, gas, and house expenses and sewing accessories were a luxury. That was a great gift from someone who treasured her sewing things. I'd also make a small hanging for her door with her name or some distinctive thing she likes to identify her room---my Mom had trouble finding her door when they all look alike from the outside.