I am using my mothers White machine that was purchased in the 60's...also have a Bernette Bernina and a Brother (Brother is used for embroidery only)....I do my quilting on the BB as I am not sure what the Whites limitations are ...my 1st quilt on a machine was a king size quilt (done on the BB) I am considering purchasing a darning foot for the White , cover the feed dogs and trying some FMQ on the old girl...and I am a beginner at all this, the sky is the limit...good luck in whatever she decides to do.