I love both. They serve different purposes for me. My LQS simply does not carry the sort of novelty print that I love to use in making charity quilts for kids in out of home placements. My "local" WM is 65 miles away. After I was assured by the head of the fabric section that no change was in the works, the department was closed. The next closest WM is 90 miles away (that's one way.) I love living in a forest on a mountain, but it does limit my shopping.
I get really huffy with people who tell others the "only right" way to quilt. It's your quilt. Do it your way, in keeping with your budget. I generally dislike "art" quilts, but there is nothing wrong with them. I have a very laissez-faire attitude towards quilts and quilters.