Okay, I will weigh in on this one. When I started quilting (3 1/2 years ago) I stuck to one quilt then I realized that I could comfortably do 3 at a time. #1- I am doing the hand work (hand quilting or machine quilting on the current "finishing project") and the binding (usually in the car on trips on in the recliner or at the machine in where the hubby is). The #2 is in the cutting process and organization stage. And the #3- in the piecing stage at the machine. I am a retired teacher and was always use to multitasking in the classroom so I make sure there is plenty to keep me busy.