I would also like to emphasize this is a machine your wife should pick out. It might be better to get a machine that doesn't do everything. It will do everything mediocre while if you choose a machine that does the things she wants to do most you will get a better machine. Most people find that they don't use the embroidery part of the machine and it's better to have a separate embroidery machine anyway. IF this isn't her top priority she may want consider foregoing that aspect.