Just read this all the way through, everyones suggestions seem to be right on. If you decide on the "box idea" you might want to include a few spools of embroidery thread and stabilizer (suggested by her Husqvarna staff if you go to them for advice) for her to use after she gets her new machine. Nothing is more frustrating than to spend lots of money on a machine and then needing "more supplies" before you can use it. If the daughter gets good info from mom then you can suggest to others to get her the thread, stabilizer and extra needles and bobbins (extra needles and bobbins for an embroidery machine is very useful)!