It takes time. I rented a small house after my "d". About 700 square feet, and a teenage son and a dog. My bedroom became my sewing/office/bedroom/hangout. When I managed to get a top pieced after 12 hours of work, I would move the furniture out of the living room into the kitchen/laundry room. I could layer a king size quilt almost wall to wall. Just jump in and enjoy the challenge.