Mim those are both beautiful. And I fully appreciate those who are having to fit quilting in among lots of other commitments will want the quick finishes. I wonder if I could only spend time quilting a couple of hours a week, if I'd go for the quickie patterns or still do the involved, complex things I do now and be content with only finishing one or two a year? Lucky for me, I quilt full time weekdays during school hours (well, between teaching classes, organising exhibtions, giving talks etc but that is all quilt-related).
But I'm glad you can enjoy the process now. :-D