[quote=ThreadsofLife]My daughter is 8 and wants to quilt. Do you think that is to young? If not what type of machine do you think I should get for her. I have a Viking Designer SE and I think it would be to much for her to handle. Please give me your thoughts...[/quote
Viking has a needle guard for $20. Let her sew on your machine. My 5-year old granddaughter sews on mine. She sits and directs the fabric and I control the foot pedal. She loves to "cut" the thread. If your daughter continues to show an interest, then get her an inexpensive machine that has some built-in embroidery stitches. Since I sewed my finger when I was 8, I always put the guard on for both of my granddaughters (the other one is 12). I don't worry as much.