Hi Ella,
I think a 185 might be good for kids, mine use an old Grasshopper. its a compact straight stitch so it should be a good size, the belt on my elna is set so its not too grippy so it slips if they run the motor too fast and it stops sewing.

Id check if it turns, it'll probably need a good clean and oil anyway, you may need to replace the main wire (especially if the insulation is damaged. you may need to remove a capacitor. It takes uncomplicated needles and shouldnt be a fussy machine. They're not dissimilar to a 99, just in a more modern shell. I have heard some people say they prefer handcrank for kids and theyre safer and there is I suspect mileage in that. the pedal may be tricky as the old style pedals are a little tricky and my little guys like the knee lever on the grasshopper, its at a good height for their raised chairs.

185 should be lovely I reckon, attractive machine and good place to start. Reminds me i should do my daughter some stitch patterns, so she can try some more sewing

Four sizes wow!

Looks lovely as does the garden.

Presumably next is a car that pumps up its own tyres and lets you know it's done!

I mean I felt rather good - but had to confess that it really wasn't me  LOL

No worries, and I'm sure Lillian will laugh

Best wishes

@Ellabella
"OMG sorry @LeilaMay and apologies to Lilian."

Goes off feeling slightly silly. 
 

*They are 12 and 9 years old now.

* colours - I don't have much contact with the family (but would still like to gift them something lasting) so I don't really know what colours or patterns they would like, but I've seen photos of them with the ends of their hair dyed - one purple and one pink so incorporating using those?

It's very nice of you to make quilts for them  but I would re-Think the colour choice, because favourite colours (especially for hairs!) Can change quickly in their age... 

What do your think about a Chevron Quilt? https://youtu.be/G3odmw2ceek