I ordered my grandaughter a Brother online that was refurbished and she loves using it. She is making her self a scrappy quilt. She is so proud of her work. ( Her colors aren't the best selection) but she likes it and that is all that matters.

So glad it turned out well!!
My 7 yr old & 10 yr old granddaughters are only 30 min. away & I thought that this summer we would really get into sewing but so many other activities interferred, only made a simple tote bag with the 7 yr old & her firend, but they had fun with that. We did have a fun summer tho, they start back to school next week. maybe over the winter we can sew.

After the lined paper, I usually get them started on string blocks. No worries about the seam..but you can have them work on that as they go along. Once the seams are more consistent, then I move up to a pattern.

When I started my two granddaughters to sew on the machine, I put a stack of mini post it notes on the 1/4' line for a marker. They just had to slide the fabric along the post it notes instead of trying to use the 1/4' foot. I started both of mine with charm squares. Now they are 5 & 8 and are on their 3rd quilts - they love it. I let them tell me if they think it is ok and a few times they have wanted to "un-sew" the seams. Each time they finish the new one they compare it to the previous one. I also always use my embroidery machine for a label to mark the year and thier names on them.

If she is only there for 4 days, have her sew a pillowcase. Then start her on a quilt. all straight seams, but she will have one completed and usable project within that 4 days.

You are right! If they are happy with it we should be.

I like the ideas of the sticky note to use as an edge to butt the material against. it would be much easier for her.