All the notes you have received are good. If you want someone to quilt it itwill cot and remember they deserve a decent amount for the service. It takes time, patience, thread, and the ability to make the patterns over and over and have it look good. If she is doing it for a hobby the classes are a great idea---yes it is challenging to do it on your home machine but really satisfying. Maybe she should learn how to hand quilt--will keep her busy for a long time. Many different aspects to quilting beyond piecing, appoliquing the top. Have a great time.