I've done both for various reasons. The vast majority of all my work is done by me in terms of quilting, but every now and then I'll do a major work piecing that so so beautiful and I want some really intricate FMQ to enhance it, and its not the easiest to accomplish a king sized quilt of that nature without a LAQM on a frame. When I can get access to my friends, I will FMQ it on their LAQM but if I can't I'll send it off to be completed. Also I've had a few pieces that I've sent off to have hand quilted and so it just really depends on my goals, mood, budget and time constraints. Less than 15% of anything I've ever done has been sent off for completion. I consider it a rare treat! However, nothing will get sent off when I finally get my own LAQM, but that for now is on my "someday" list.
Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress