Originally Posted by
bearisgray
Have you asked her what she wants?
Would she be content with a "vintage" type machine?
Does she want a "new" machine?
You could have several models in mind and let her choose.
Oh I know what she wants, my embroidery machine by Husqvarna LOL But that isn't in the budget. Besides that, she doesn't know beyond "something that doesn't ball up the thread or eat the material". I'd like to find something that others feel is simple yet easy and friendly to use. Something that won't frustrate her.
My first machine was a Kenmore and I used a Singer in home economics. Both frustrated the life out of me and I don't want that to happen to Syd. At 11 years of age she has such incredible skills.
So my thought is still a new machine. I was thinking about a Brother or a Janome but I have no experience with these makers.