OMG...you are adorable, not only in your pictures, but for what you are doing for your girlfriend!
I don't have anything to add, but agree with what has been said.
Stick around here and you'll learn alot.
If you are scared of your machine, I'm sure if you go and find a local fabric shop, there would be someone there that would be willing to help "unscare" you from the machine!
If I were closer (got a big pond in my way), I'd help you!