she should visit local dealers & shows to test drive the different machines- it's like buying a car- an investment; you want the one YOU like- not the one the lady down the street likes. there are many to choose from in many budgets. local service availability and owners classes should be part of the decision too- there is a learning curve- very few people can buy one, set it up & start quilting beautiful quilts- it takes time & lots of practice regardless of which machine- and the free owners classes dealers offer can be invaluable = make that learning time much less.