I love the idea of the placemats and cassarole carriers. Add a new cassarole dish with it. There is tons of cute purse patterns out there and tote bags with thier own organizer for inside.
I really like that the belts have gone wide again. You could make some accessories like that to give. Or even headbands are back. Or even scarves and caps from wool and silk.
You could go shopping at esty for ideas. Or look at sewing patterns on line. They have lots of fun ideas there. Or go on a trip to the local quilt shop.
One year I made a theme of spa type gifts. An eye pad, neck roll and towel in a nice handmade tote bag with some lotions, spritzers and hair products.
They were a big hit. The eye bags were scented with lavender. I got the idea while visiting a lavendar shop here in reno.
Other years I have made bakery baskets with handmade linen liners and my homemade jars of chow chow and jellies. I bought candies, coffe and teas to put in to round it off.
Well you get the idea. Choose a theme for your gifts, and then it gets easier.