Ideally for me I try to have different projects in different stages, i.e., 1 being cut; 1 being assembled; 1 being quilted, etc. This way, depending on my mood or time or location, I can work on different things. I cut/sew in my sewing room. I (hand) quilt in the LR watching TV in the evenings. Or I can take a quilting project with me if I'm doing hand sewing (not too often).