OH let her pick out her own .. I have done that with my machines: I had a Kenmore for 25 years before it died, then I bought a Riccar (mini) it was okay, then I found Brother- Love it ;my next machine will be a Babylock Ellismo (I think that is the spelling on it!).Babylock is the big brother to Brother machines, and I am happy with them.
Be sure to tell her to go online and look around, then I agree- take her shopping... She will love it
AND welcome to the board-tell the wifey to sign on and she will learn so much (as I have) from the wonderful people on here.