babylock audrey is very small, want to say 11 pounds but don't quote me, a lot of people like them for traveling

And plugs for use in Europe! Not just the converter.

Definitely Featherweight, but if I was going to France, I would be looking for a Featherweight 222 there to bring home. I think most over there are 220 volts. Sorry about your mom, you might consider one of the cathedral quilts which are mostly handwork vs a machine while there. However prices are so much more reasonable on tht side of the pond, I know I would have to shop!!!!:)

You not only need plugs, but the watts needs to be converted. If you run a 100 watt appliance on 220 you will burn it up.

I have the Janome Platium & it is wonderful.It has the needle threader.The needle moves right & left & it has several stitched.It only weighs about 12 lbs.

I have both a Featherweight and a Janome Gem Gold. The Gem Gold is much easier to transport and I am handicapped. The Featherweight is heavier and a more awkward case.

The Janome 3160 is great. It has auto thread cutter for piecing. It weighs 12.5 lbs.I'm sure you could put it on a small wheeled cart. Also check with Janome on 220
D in TX

I have a gem and love it

Before you buy a machine here to use in Europe...they use different electric power volts and plugs than we do so you need to research if you could even use it there.

I love my Brother XR7700 for just this purpose, it weighs 8 lbs and can be found on EBay for $140.00 with free shipping from Ken's Sewing Machine. My prayers for your DM's recovery.