Hi Sibble, "Quilt-as-you-go" is a great way to construct and quilt 1 block or section of a quilt before you move on the next block or section. Here are some quilt sites that explain how to do it:
http://www.acornhillquilts.com/asyougo.htm
http://www.secretsof.com/content/194
http://www.quiltindex.com/ATQF/QandA_Single.aspx?QAID=58