Some days I can sew for eight hours, other days only 15 minutes.
I do believe I spend more time selecting the fabric I use and then reading the pattern several times as an overview of what I am doing. Then Making trial blocks.
Just like painting, most of the work is in good preparation. The actual quilt assembly is a very small part of the whole process. Enjoying every step of the doing is important to the completed project.
I can cut and sew a full size Trip Around the World in 16 hours. Setting up my space or, thinking about cleaning up from a project, choosing fabric and prepping it can take 3- 5 hours, that includes a glass of wine and a nap and patting myself on the back for doing it.
have fun.
peace