Ahh Emma, ya otta take out that embroidery machine and give it a try. It really is rather fun. Can be a little intimidating at first, but it certainly feels good to make something with it. I've come a long way since the unwrapping of mine. That was about 3 or 4 years ago. I made 10 table runners last year for Christmas and did some embroidery work on all of them. I've made mug rugs, and learned to do a few items that was all done in the hoop. Lots of learning but very satisfying.
Find something fun for that Christmas quilt...it's kind of a ufo if it needs new life. Right?