It's all about the journey not how long it takes to get there. My first quilt was a cathedral window hand made quilt. (About 5 years on that one) Next was a hand pieced and hand quilted sampler quilt, about 3-4 years on that one. I made lots of quilts in-between. Now I'm starting a Baltimore Album appliqué quilt, which I pick up in the evenings and sew a little or take to appointments with me. If it takes a year, so be it. Fulfillment.