I'm pretty much the same way, but think it is the first hours of "practice" on the quilt top that makes me relax and enjoy it more. On the other hand, sometimes it goes downhill after a couple hours and that is telling me I am tired and it is time to quit for the day or at least for a few hours and do something else. I have a Tiara and have been quilting on the same quilt for almost three weeks and I am "over it". LOL I still love the quilt but can't wait to be done. My stitch speed is slower than most as I am meticulously going around applique and adding in details, but its looking good and close to the end...........ugh.