lillybeck

I did let my 9yr old GD use the rotary cutter but, I was right there watching and cautioning when she started to handle it wrong. She learned it fine.

My time

Geez Louise have you ever seen the cut a rotary cutter can inflict? You know her better than the rest of us, but I'd feel so bad if she hurt herself. Someone made a good point about sticking to something small. I think this is good advice. (Since your asking).

Kkimberlee

Okay... may get flamed, but...

I could shot a gun at 10 years old. What is a rotary cutter to that?

Explain safety to her, and be there while she does it. But... kids drive at 15, I would hope they could safely use a rotary cutter before they are old enough to drive.

Just my $0.02 worth.

Tirolgirl

Tell her exactly how dangerous a rotary cutter can be, how easy it is to really hurt yourself with it, show her how to use it safely and let her cut out the pieces only with you standing next to her. My youngest piecer was 8 years old!

Teresa 54

let her go; when my daughter was 9 I went to AQS for a week, when I got back, she rotary cut and sewed all the blocks together, all I had to do was teach her to tie the quilt - she earned 1st place in the jr division at the country fair.

lorraine43

NO NO NO!!!! We do not want a severed finger.They seem so grown up but they are just children. I would do the cutting but you know what's best in her case.

ccrow99

I was in a 4H sewing club at 10, and the love of sewing never left. You are so lucky to have a granddaughter who shares your interest. Good for you. I'm sure you will be careful with her rotary lessons. She'll be fine.

rob529

No you are not over protective. This coming from an adult who cut the side of her finger off. Still scares me to use a rotary cutter.
Robin in TX

GrannieAnnie

I was using butcher knives in the house and saws outside when I was 10, not to mention ice picks, needles and scissors. She knows sharp can hurt.

Glassquilt

Much depends on the child.
I taught my GDs when they were 8 & 11. Because of a tendency to get into 'shoving matches', I have never given them a rotary cutter for their sewing supplies. I'll wait until they mature & calm down.