Shaggy, Yes indeed, you are a keeper! I would let her pick her own machine. You could scout out the shops that sell in your price range and then let her pick. If there is more than one shop, I would encourage her to chose a shop that offers lots of after-purchase support and classes. A good machine will last a long time and she should be able to depend on the shop to keep her machine running. Also I think a little time spent in the shop for the old machine might be called for. She might want to pass it down to your daughter for her "first" machine. Good Luck. You're sweet to notice. Virginia