I can't even imagine sending my quilts "out" - then they wouldn't be "my" quilts anymore. I'm still in the learning curve of FMQ but I don't hesitate to FMQ ALL my quilts on my DSM. These finished products are "all my effort" and granted, maybe a LA quilter might do more with them, but then it isn't "my" quilt anymore. Hang in there with your DSM. I've quilted 2 or 3 120" x 120" king size quilts on my DSM and each one becomes less effort and more fun. Hang in there!!