here is a pattern for the turkey centerpieces we made. We used fabrics instead of felt. It is not quilting but a fun sewing project and when someone would comment on them they could proudly say they had made it.
http://sewing.org/html/grand_gobbler.html
Instead of doing the blanket stitch around the feathers we used the sewing machine but if someone is able to do the blanket stitch it sure would give them something to do during quiet times.