I have many tops waiting to be quilted and many which are still in pieces. Over the past couple of years I've participated in various UFO challenges to try and get the # recognizable (today it stands at 36 still piecing and 34 tops needing quilted). Last year was good year for finishes and most of what I started either was completely finished or at least became a top.
This year, I'm not doing as well, but I am conscience of what I'm starting. I'm doing my best to not start a quilt unless I have the time to complete it before needing to finish something else for a deadline.
Last week I laid out my quilting goals for the rest of the year. It included 'allowing' myself to start a new quilt at the fall quilt retreat.