I agree - as a new quilter - I find it particularly so, as I have no stash and until recently had very few tools. (When I started in Nov I already had a rotary cutter and matt - so I thought "I'm set". LOL.).
Due to the cost of the fabric (~£10/meter here!) I am surprised I see so many magazine articles about "Fast" and "Quick" and do-it-in-a-weekend projects. Geesh at these prices I want this project to laaaaaast a while so I can maximize my cost:enjoyment ratio!