I have a Bernina, Pfaff, Brother, several other machines and several Singer feather weights. Each machine I use for different things. What I like most about the Pfaff is the built in walking foot. I like the Feather weights for piecing quilts as it's a small machine. The Bernina sews really good, but all the feet are very expensive and on piecing I find the need for the walking foot. If I was your daughter, I would like a picture of a sewing machine with some money, then I would go to the store and see which one works best for me.