Though, it might not help, point out that most folks don't learn to drive on a Porsche. (That's what my group calls Berninas.) I've been quilting for about 3 years and still have my standard ol' Singer. Yes, I long for a Juki or something with a larger harp. She really needs to quilt a while to know what she wants. If I had purchased when I started I would have ended up with fancy stitches and a small harp. It seems that dealers want to demonstrate those features and they are impressive. I have never made a buttonhole. Many expensive machines have extra features that a quilter just won't use.