I made 59 projects this last year -- anything from receiving blankets with crocheted edges to twin size quilts, purses, placemats, nightgowns and doll clothes. Actual working time to make a twin quilt is probably a 40-50 hours, including the quilting and binding. That said it can take up to a year to complete the whole process due to life intruding on projects.

My record time is 1 week while working full time. The one for my avatar was done in 7 to 10 days piecing full time to make the top. Plus the design time and the quilting time. Longest was to finish my first quilt, 9 patch pieced entirely by hand on both sides, and tied, was 5 years whille going to school full time and working 3 of those 5 years. Average is a few months while working full time.

I can make a Trip Around the World top w/ eight fabrics ( 70" square W/ one border) in a weekend, say six or seven hours each day. Loading it onto the LAM and panto quilting another six / seven hours, binding another six + hours.

This one has two borders and will overhang a queen size bed a few inches.

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That's the way I see it ;-)

Depends on how many times I move in the middle of making it. Sigh

Depends on pattern, work schedule, baby schedule, life, my arm, it can take months to years really, some have taken me limited time, some life got in the way didn't necessary take long but worked on them very infrequently, one is already into its 3rd year at this moment but am concentrating on finishing it right now. Its a very simple pattern that could be done in a week if I had nothing but time

Depends on the pattern and size of the bed. I take my time, want it to be a nice a I can possibly get it.

Thanks ladies for your answers.
Happy quilting to all of you!!!!!:o

I think I sew and quilt a lot but when I see what others make it doesn't seem like that much. If I make 3 - 4 quilts in a year that's a lot for me. I tend to make complex patterns however which takes more time in planning, cutting and piecing together. I've never used a kit or a line of fabric so picking out just the right fabrics takes time. I usually have something in mind and will collect those fabrics over a few year span. Last year I made a quilt for my husband that had car themed fabric which I have been collecting for the last four years. I don't buy precuts or have a cutter that uses a die so just cutting the pieces out takes time. I also quilt my quilts heavily and use an older domestic sewing machine so that is very time consuming as well. I enjoy the journey as much as the finished quilt so it really doesn't matter that it takes me a long time. Quilting is not a race where the person who makes the most wins.

Aye, yai, yai! I am flabbergasted at the productivity some of you are capable of. For me, it's a lot like Dolphyngyrl and citruscountyquilter said. I'm happy trying to finish my 4th couch sized quilt before the end of the year. Also made 3 mini wall quilts. That's a pretty good year for me. I think it is important not to get caught up in comparing yourself to others. Cheer them on, but be happy with your own pace.

PS - Ube, I Love your trip around the world! The borders are gorgeous and the pieced fabrics look perfect with them.