Something fast and easy I have done is make tablecloths for a card table. All you need is 1.25 yd. Hem around and you are done. I have even done seasonal fabrics, ie- Valentines, St Pat's day, Easter, Christmas, etc. Then you could do some kind of "home entertaining" themed gift. And if you really want to go crazy, you could sew some ric rac around during the hem phase....