Why don't you make a pile of gift bags from your odds and ends?
Many people are trying to skip wrapping paper in favor of something reusable.

totes, purses, potholders, pillowcases, cell phone cases for around the neck all come to mind Best wishes--hope it goes well.

Trust me, dog lovers are the same! (I also have cats and the first quilt I made was for them!)

Wine bottle bags. Water bottle slings

We just did this at our quilt show. Some of the best sellers were fabric pins made from fussy cuts of fabric, "quilty" greeting cards (birthday and get well especially), table runners for summer/picnic, and cloth soft dolls for young kids. Oh and the cloth bag ladies which keep all of your extra plastic bags in their skirts!

I think the pet blankets are a good ideal, my 3 dogs all have their own quilt.

A tote that is insulated to carry your iron to workshops and classes would be great. The pattern is simple and it makes a great carring tote for hot irons.

I have made hundreds of doll dresses for American Girl dolls. They also fit teddy bears. Many simple patterns!

I brought one in Vermont, haven't tried it (too pretty) but you put potatoes inside it and cook them in the microwave so that they come out baked. This helps?

I have made the Sausage Pillowcases. The are attractive. I think they will sell very nicely.