Lots of good ideas here. I finally finished my hexagons that I started EPP about 1996.... now the top is ready for hand quilting (but not in the car)....
I do basting onto freezer paper of pieces that will then be hand appliquéd.... working on the All About Bears quilt for the last little while.
I also have a simple hand embroidered project that I keep with me... usually all in one colour family so I don't have to worry about hauling my whole thread box.