DD1 is 7 and she recently used a craft kit which came with felt (with pre-punched holes) and thread and a plastic needle to make a small felt rabbit and blanket. DD enjoyed it a lot and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend other similar kits for her to try? I think this kit was quite 'young' due to the plastic needle, but it was fun. We do have a 'Sew a Dog' by Galt but it has a real needle and pattern, which is daunting to me! I don't know where to begin but maybe I'll try that one on my own. My DD is quite highly strung and I feel sewing/crafting could help relax her! She loves anything crafty and is good at focusing and sticking with a project.
Also I was thinking perhaps she would like to give cross stitching a go, but I don't know where to begin - should I just try her with a cross stitch kit and can anyone recommend a good one? I myself am a creative person (in my head) and I appreciate pretty and beautiful things, however I'm not particularly practical and was never taught how to sew so I am a nervous novice! I'd love to help DD along with a hobby that she could really enjoy and get into.