At least you know NOW what you want finished for Christmas. I won't say 'who', but someone on this board doesn't decide what to make everyone until Dec. 1st comes along. One year there was the heated rice bags. I remember sitting up all through Christmas Eve in the basement (which wasn't heated) sewing up those bags. My dad's hasn't been touched since I gave it to him, in fact his is still hanging on the doorknob he tossed it on while enroute to the kitchen. My sisters - well that's lost in all her stuff. But you will be happy to know that mine sits in the freezer among many other ice packs and it's the first one anyone grabs when need an ice pack or heated, good smelling hot pad.
There was also the year I decided about Dec. 23rd to make everyone a set of coasters. One year was table runners and I think that idea popped into my head about Dec. 24th in the morning.
I can't help it if I rack my brain for months ahead of time and the ideas don't flow until there are only hours left!!
Quilts? HAHAHAHA. There would be no way. I tried to get the kids their I SPY quilts finished for Christmas and they were finally finished for Valentines Day afterward. You talk about surprised(!!) when they usually get a store-bought card and a small box of chocolates. Those mint wafer kind. Ummmm, yummy!
I even tried to give my sisters theirs for their birthdays. However, the County Fair was after the one birthday. So, I entered both of them - each won a ribbon and since 1 quilt was late to be presented and 1 was ready so very early - they both got them when they least expected them. I love surprises!!

Good luck on all your gifts - can't wait to see photos!
Hugs,