if you just do simple-straight line quilting to get it done a quilt as small as you are speaking of should easily be done in an hour or so- if you just follow the blocks/grid- if you want to do free motion quilting you should put together a few small practice sandwiches & practice a bit to become comfortable with the process---relax & drop your shoulders- put on some nice music that helps you get into the flow- it really doesn't take that long once you sit down & do it. especially if using batting like warm & natural that allows up to 10" between quilting lines.