Oh what joys you can find in Christmas quilting and handmade gifting.

Handmade gift ideas can be a fulfilling way to get your holidays off to a fun and festive start. Coming up with the perfect gift for grandpa or a hip gift to make for your favorite teenager can be challenging, yet rewarding. There are plenty of easy Christmas gifts to make that can bring a smile not only to your face, but also to the faces of those you love.

If you're looking to start a family tradition, making Holiday quilts, assembling a festive Christmas table runner, or gathering friends and loved ones to make Christmas quilt blocks (which can be combined into a treasured quilted keepsake) are just a few ideas that are sure to make memories and bring joy to the season.

Whether you're a beginning quilter or enjoy quilting gifts to make that are more challenging, there are an assortment of traditional and contemporary Christmas quilt patterns to stir your imagination and creativity. All you have to do is ask Santa to help you look through the variety of Christmas quilting projects available!

If you're feeling pressed for time, smaller projects like holiday table runners may be the answer! Christmas table runners are not only easy gifts to make; they can brighten up any room or table setting. And if you're looking for creative ideas to keep the little ones busy, you'll discover a myriad of fabric fun for every age amidst all of these wondrous resources.

We've made it easy on you this holiday season with our pick of quick Christmas quilt gifts and best handmade gift ideas ever!

6 Tips to Make Your Gift Making and Giving Easy

1. Keep it simple. Instead of making entirely new projects for every person on your list, consider one design for men, another for women, ect. Try limiting the total number to a handful of patterns. By keeping the variety realistic, you enable yourself to get things done in a timely fashion, and scale back, if necessary.2. Make a list, check it twice. Before you dive into any patterns or projects, take an inventory of what you have in your studio and what you will need to shop for. This keeps your errand running to one big trip, keeping you from having to stop mid-project for an emergency supply run.

3. Make use of stations. If you don't already have a dedicated sewing/quilting area, a separate cutting area, ect., now is the perfect time to set one up (even if it's just a temporary installation). Then, you can do all your cutting, ironing, stitching, and more in one place.

4. Or, create a station for each project. For those projects that involve a lot of hand work or mixed media, you may want to set up an individual station. Keep all your supplies close to the project so they can be easily reached when needed. If the project can be portable, put everything you need into one bin or basket for easy access.

5. Don't clean up. Sounds counterintuitive right? Though you'll want to clean up those brushes or tidy up the space, for the most part you want to wait to clean up until your project is complete. That way, you can dive right back into your frame of mind when you have the time. Close the door to your studio (or temporary studio) if you wish to hid any mess. If a door you do not have, fashion a temporary screen or cover your work-in-progress with a colorful cloth.

6. That's a wrap. Remember those stations? Be sure you set one up for finished projects to await wrapping. Keep all your supplies and package embellishments nearby so when you are ready, your handmade goods get the presentation they deserve.

Check out Studios magazine for even more incredible ideas for functional art and craft spaces!

—Adapted from a blog by Cate Prato on QuiltingDaily.com