i think there are times we all want a fast, mindless project to work on and other times an intense labor of love and patience. i generally try and have a couple of things im working on at the same time, one that is simple and one that is harder, or more intricate, like lately it has been applique projects. i also ALWAYS have a hand project for evening times as well. they eventually all get done. but i sure do love looking and collecting pictures and patterns thinking 'i am SO going to make this' and then there it sits!