Hi, I have been a long long time hand quilter and I can finish a full size quilt in two months and that includes the cutting and piecing if I stick with it and don't start anything else. I actually have to make it my job. I don't recommend you putting away a quilt you're not done with or else you will get distracted with beautiful fabric and will probably start on something new. You have to really stay focused until you're done with it. If I do put a UFO away it can take me a couple of years. You know the saying, "Out of sight out of mind."