I would recommend if he wants to purchase the machine himself that he goes to an LQS that sells machines. I know that the closest one to me sells Janomes. They are also going to have some great Janome sales. I don't have one of these, but I know that they give the classs free with the machines, and you can go as often as you need to. Anyway, this way if it isn't what she wants exactly, she would be able to easily exchange it and receive help with the decision.