I don't know how "experienced" you are in quilting, but maybe your friend is right in the fact that you have a tendency to pick patterns too difficult for your experience. How about trying an easier pattern, if you can sew 15 minutes a day, you'll be amazed at how soon you'll get it done. If you could manage to find a space to have a "sewing area", it's sooooooooo very helpful, particularly if you have to pick everything up until the next time. If I had to do that, I would never get any sewing done, period. Another suggestion is whatever pattern you pick, maybe pick a smaller finished size.