Gift Certificate idea but if your mom is the type to protest it and say no, i really don't need one or don't want YOU to spend that much and etc, you should know most dealers will let you return/exchange a machine if the recipient wishes to do that so you still get the fun of gifting one! I agree the BabyLock Grace is a good choice. She might like a model with a stop/start button option...there are a few of those in the Janome line. And, Hancock's carries a really nice Janome machine with lots of features, I believe it is the 8050 very much like a model dealers carry. In fact, it is identical to a model sold at dealers. I've seen it on sale for as low as $249. Return policy there is better than via a dealer also should you discover there's another machine she'd rather have. But def she will want to keep her old work-horse too!