If it was me, I would embroder a quilt and give it to your dh to give to his daughter to auction on ebay to help the financial situation. One it would show your support for him helping her, two it would show him the value of the machine and three give you the pleasure of knowing you are one in helping his daughter.
You have a special hd who thinks as much of you as he does his dd. Plus it would let her know you care. Which is always a plus.
Good luck. And have fun with your new machines.