There must be something in the air. I'm struggling trying to finish some gifts before Thanksgiving ... my deadline, self imposed. I'm making hot pads (11" x 17") ... easy enough ... for 7 family members. It's a surprise so if they don't get completed, I'm the only one that will be disappointed. Unfortunately, I've developed neuropathy in my right foot which is the worst at night and keeps me from getting much sleep (which is why I'm on the computer at 2:38 a.m.). And when I do work on them (cutting, sandwiching, and trying to mark my lines for quilting), I feel "foggy" from lack of sleep.
Like many of you, this is my "hobby". I look forward to quilting and want it to be fun. I've set an unrealistic deadline once and paid the price in that I really wasn't happy with the quality of my work when finished. No more of that. I'm looking forward to getting back to a routine of quilting a few days a week (no deadline in mind). It just makes me happy.