That is a wonderful gift but, I know if my husband when out an purchased a machine for me, I would be furious. A quilter that has been quilting for a while, knows what they want and it's very specific. Let her choose the machine and the investment. Perhaps give her a trip to Houston Quilt show or some other large show so she can shop all the vendors and try out the machines. Even if money isn't an object, you don't want to give something you think she may want only to have it not be anything that she would ever want. For example, my husband thought for a long time that I wanted a long arm. Nope, I don't make bed size quilts, I don't want a long arm ever. But a sit down long arm or mid size dedicated quilter, yes please.