Check out this machine at a Brother's dealer. Take it for a test "sew" to see if you like it (you since you are the more experienced one). Maybe she should stick with her Kenmore for a while if it sews good and she is used to it. If you think about it quilting really only takes straight stitching unless you are applicaying or doing other fancy stitches while quilting. I just bought a Brothers st1500 for $600 from amazon and I really like it. I did a test "sew" before I bought it so I knew about the features and how it sewed. Good luck!!!!!! Or when is her birthday and also Christmas is comming