QuiltE, yes, I totally agree, this is more a winter time quilt. I doesn't feel at all like a Christmas tree sitting in a corner in January.
Although my daughter is very a very artistic and creative 9 years old kid, she doesn't have the slightest interest in sewing. I was the same until 35 years old, so I don't despair :-) My 7 old boy, on the contrary, have impressive sewing skills for his age.
She created an awesome diamond pattern with the coloring sheet. She have very clear ideas in her head when it come to colors.