Check out dealers in your area. It is very important with a new machine to be able to get service, advice & classes from where you bought it. I have a Pfaff & a Janome & love them both for their different features. If your wife is interested in quilting her own quilts make sure you look into the extra bed space available on many machines. I agree that she needs to test drive her machine before buying, but how thoughtful of you to want her to have a new machine!