Good question. I don't think i have a single process. Some quilts just seem to make themselves, start to finish, and nothing I can do will change that. Others, get off to a fast start, then something comes up and they go in a big zip lock bag with all the makings for the quilt top. They do finally get pieced, though.
Right now I have about 20 tops waiting to be quilted. They are on the top of my list of things to do this year, but I've been busy with a few minor health issues, family stuff, sort of vacations and now my grandsons are here and they tend to keep me busy!