I have only about 2 1/2 yrs experience with quilts. I tie all of mine. I have tried hand quilting, but, the top looked good, but, underneath my stitches did not look anything like the top. I do have a little arthritis in my hands.
I don't have a machine capable of taking on a large quilt. I can't afford to send one out either, so tying is for me.
The quilts have turned out beautiful