Check with your Mom...tell her you were looking at machines and wondered what her budget is. Then go and test the Janomes. They have a wide variety. The 6600 is a workhorse of a machine. The accufeed is a built in walking foot, gives you more visibility than a separate walking foot. Lots of decorative stitches. There are sever Janome yahoo groups out there that can also answer questions. I have Janome 6600, Janome Skyline 7, 11000SE, 8900,and now the 15000 (embroidery/quilting) that one is top of the line. Ask your dealer for sales, show specials or gently owned and you can find great pricing.....but call your Mom first.