Originally Posted by BellaBoo
No way would I let DH or anyone choose a new sewing machine for me. A beautiful card with the check for a new machine would be the only way to do this. I would have your DH tell the guy Do not buy the machine, let her choose.
I'll be the one who disagrees with this statement! My DH bought me a sewing machine for our 25th anniversary. He did loads of research, visited many shops and even sat through all the demonstrations. Then he picked out the machine and surprised me. I absolutely love it and have been using it for the last 2 1/2 years with no desire to get something different! Caveat: It wasn't a slam dunk on his part - he did a lot of legwork!