I usually make very easy patterns. I cut one day, sew the top one day and do easy side to side freemotion quilting (on my Tin Lizzie 18) in a few hours. I bind all by machine, usually wide bindings as it hides a world of mistakes. I guess I'm a hacker but then my family and friends have all the home-made quilts they want to keep them warm. It keeps me happy and off the streets!