When I first started working, I did a lot of quilting. Then "things" got in the way, and I gave it up. I retired 5 years ago, and started up again. But...."things" get in the way, and I don't sew nearly as much as I'd like. We seem to always be on the go! I only set a deadline if I have to meet a specific time line. I'm also a night owl, so I can sew till 2 or 3 in the morning if I feel like it. Luckily I only need 4-5 hours sleep!!