We have a family tradition of making our quilts. Some get a quilt, or hot pads and ,aprons. Our men enjoy grilling so they get a chefs apron. Some of the men from work get a nice patchwork pillow. I am very into trying the mug rug, Candle mats. Telephone notepads( can be patchwork with a note pad and pencil. We have made housshoes for a lot and a box of homemade cookies is always welcome. One year a cousin made homemade bread for each of the men. One year I made the men robes from double knit and put satin patchwork pockets, belt and a initial on a satin patch . They are still being used tody . You can do it.