Beautimus! (according to a particular 6-year old it means enormously beautiful)
Oh, and the foot pedal suggestions worked. Sarah was able to sew a straight 1/4" seam four times on a 3 foot long piece of fabric. She had to do that before she could start her quilt - as a result, she put her first two blocks together. Did a pretty good job. And was VERY excited. Thanks, folks!