Is she going to classes....is this the reason for light weight?
One of the best quilting machines, Janome 6600 and the new Janome 8900.
Light weight machine that has the auto cutter for piecing, Janome 3160. You can find Janome 3160, used for $500 or so. I take the 3160 when I travel and to quilt classes. (11 lbs.) PM me for a great dealer.
Diana