4-H is the best option. They teach everything from the most beginner basics to creating a small project and in later years, they teach quilting, sewing with suede, wool, etc. VERY good program.

That is what I was thinking as well. Skype is free and you would be able to spend time with her on there and show her how it is done.

Perhaps when she gets a vacation from school she could come stay a week or so with you. You could teach her the basics during that time. I've seen young people start quilting by taking squares or strips and sewing them together and making small lap quilt tops. Then next time she has a few days teach her the next step in FMQ. Sometimes all it takes is just get them started.

This is the best kid's sewing book I've seen:

[h=1]A Kid's Guide to Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie & Her Friends 16 Fun Projects You'll Love to Make & Use [/h]
Most sewing books assume the child has some one there to show her how to use the machine.

Do you guys have skype? Almost like being there...

Sorry I would go a different way. If she is an avid reader send her a copy about the slave line going to Canada. I'm sure if she doesn't know from her background it will fascinate hef or Jennifer Chavez?. Books. Reading about sewing may make her moe interested which she isn't .

Check at quilt shops in her area...we have one here that has taught a great series of kids classes. They have not made just quilts, but pillowcases, totebags, and many other items.

My thoughts exactly. You could schedule a "class" each week and you could have so much fun.!!

Make an appointment once a week and show her how to thread, clean, and have her practice sewing straight by following the lines of a notebook paper with no thread. Show her what tension is and parts of the machine. Have her do the things you show her while you are watching so if she has trouble you can tell her then. I would love to have someone with me when I sew as I always want someone to hold my hand as I know I am going to blow it.

Oops I forgot to tell you to meet on Skype to Skype. If you con't don't know what that is she can tell you.