I, too, flit from thing to thing. When I am trying to knit or quilt , I have found the use of my Ipod or radio can keep my mind just busy enough to allow hours to go by while being productive. I am not sure why this works. I grew up as an only child and am easily distracted when reading or doing many other things. Maybe I need just a little more going on when stitching, since it often is more mindless. Hmmmm! I had never thought through this. Thanks for the question. :-)