KLO

This was my first thought too!!! And if he cooks, even better!

But seriously although I have not read all the posts here and someone may have already suggested this, I truly think it is important to buy local no matter the make of the machine because you want to be able to get it serviced/fixed if need be. I wouldn't want to have to send my machine off somewhere to do that. Of course, if there is a sewing machine repair guy/shop in your area who works on all or most machines, then before buying from somewhere out of your area, I would inquire if he does/can fix the machine I hoped to buy. I would do this if I were buying a used machine also. I do like the idea of a hand written by you "Christmas gift card" given to her on Christmas morning (if you want to surprise her, that is) offering to take her to the local shop to check out the machines available and buy what she wants. Good luck and bless you for trying to make her happy.