My 11 yr old granddaughter is just starting with quilting - she loves to attend my guild meetings! We have found some really nice items for her at the guild mercantile table. Check garage sales for fabrics and small items. Also the Dollar Store (I believe someone already mentioned this). Ask your quilting friends if they have items they no longer use which might be appropriate. I found a couple of really nice small quilt kits for her which taught her to read and follow instructions, measure twice, cut once, use a rotary cutter and scissors and MOST IMPORTANT - be patient with the process. Have fun with it!