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.
Excellent idea! I've owned a lot of different brands of sewing machines, some I'm just not comfortable with and others that I love to sew on, it's really a personal choice and your wife would have no way of knowing this unless she was able to sit down and try different machines. And a store that offers lessons is a must! They will help her become familiar and comfortable with the features on the machine she chose. Even we experienced sewers look for the "lessons included" when we purchase a machine.