Originally Posted by
KnittingPlatypus
It seems like a good idea might be to be like MERRY CHRISTMAS I'm taking you to the sewing shop and lets figure out what you like best. And speak with the people at our local shop to see what insights they have on a good machine for her.
That sounds perfect to me! Although Featherweights have a lot of appeal to some folks, they may not be the best choice for someone who wants to experience different types of sewing. Something with a variety of stitches will give her a lot more options experiment with.