I used to be a finisher. Now, not so much since I retired and have all this time - go figure! I pieced about six different quilts with no particular person in mind. Now I'm trying to play catch up and match tops for friends' birthdays. HATE basting but do enjoy handquilting. I do much better under pressure.
Haven't knitted since last winter and am not sure I can even pick up where I left off last.
My best advice is, if you aren't enjoying the currant process of making a quilt and unless you have a deadline, just step away from it. However, and this is a big one, leave the project at a good stopping point, gather all of it into a large bag or something and make sure you leave some specific notes, even if you are certain you have it committed to memory.