Wow Macy, that's going to be a wonderful Christmas Delilah !!
I never inquired having my quilts quilted. I know there are a few shops that do it here in The Netherlands. I prefer to do it myself, though sometimes........
It's quite expensive, no doubt.
Quilt as you go needs another approach, you're right. I've done it, like it but most of the time I quilt the whole top at once. Quilt as you go needs a lot of hand sewing and I don't like that.
I'll think about posting one of my quilts. I might post the Fairyland quilt, I really like that one. Or one of the other embroidered quilts. Or.......hahahahaaaa
Now I"m going to the shop to get my bike. One of the breaks was making a funny noise and they told me a part had to be replaced. Hopefully it won't cost a fortune!