I like the 2nd one, it looks great and you might actually get it done by Christmas. Most bed quilts take a looooong time to make, so keep it simple. If you can't manage it right now for Christmas giving, then do a table topper. Or think about 'farming out' the top quilting (finding a pro with a long arm machine), that will help speed things up a bit, but it can be pricey.
Good luck!
Regards,
MaryAnna