I do not have the room (nor do I have the money) for any kind of quilting system. Since seeing pictures of Harriet's quilting (she's a member of this board) I send her ALL of my quilt tops. She has ALWAYS done an absolutely beautiful job on my quilts - better than I could ever do. I kind of feel that they're now not quilts that "I" made, but a joint effort. I always tell people that I did not do the quilting but I did everything else. She would never ruin a quilt. I don't have them quilted locally because all I have seen anyone do is meandering and that is too boring and common for me. Harriet really customizes my quilts.
Everyone is different and if you don't want anyone "messing" with your quilts - well, there is nothing wrong with that :-)