Logistically speaking, it is difficult to travel with a sewing machine. If she is flying, I would search Craigslist for machines in her area, and recommend them, or if you want to send her a new machine, do some research on a good starter machine for her. It will work out.

We're that kind of family too, and I about passed out when my mother tried to claim my old machine when she retired! Yes, she bought it for me 15 years ago, and I have since added to the collection, but my daughter sews on that machine now, and. I don't want to part with it!! My sisters bought my mom a machine for her birthday, so I'm in the clear!!

I just thought you might appreciate that the same thing happened to me in reverse!!