I had a weekend with my sister and SIL working on a quilt and it was a great time!
I know you've done hotpads, but as a cast iron user, I love my skillet handle potholder! I can find the link, or put instructions for the way I made my first one if you are interested.
You can make small coin purses or makeup bags. A lady in my quilt group gave little earring pouches for travel. They lay flat and have a round plastic mesh insert you can put the posts through to secure them. Christmas stockings can be quick and easy.
Pinterest and Craftsy have a lot of free patterns you can download for various items.