I am teaching my two granddaughters (8 and 11) quilting. They have already learned how to do counted cross stitch and plastic canvas. The younger one tried crocheting but did not like it; maybe when she is older. Both won first prize blue ribbons for their doll quilts. So far quilting seems to have won out; the older one is doing a lap quilt and the younger one has her sights set on winning "Best in Show". Have to get her to go on to a smaller wall hanging, then to larger pieces step by step. Have a friend who, for her daughter's birthday party, supplied knitting needles and yarn and taught the guests how to knit (she is by the way a fabulous knitter). I find it sad that the young people are not taught needlework; it will be the only way to continue the tradition.