I know a few ambitious types have been posting already about ideas for a crafty christmas... I just finished this project a few minutes ago and wanted to share!
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It's a quillow, which is supposed to be a cross between a quilt and a pillow, but this is even easier since it's just a piece of fleece (no quilting needed).

I wanted to do a nice thank-you gift for a good friend, and came across this... Jo-Ann had nice anti-pill fleece on sale for $4.99 a yard, so it was only $10 worth of fabric! That was so unexpectedly cheap that I got a bottle of Igloo Proof (wash-in fleece water repellent), also on sale for $3.75. Not bad at all. That way, I figure she could use it as a picnic blanket on dewy grass with a little bit more ease.

Two modifications: instead of doing a straight or regular zig-zag stitch around the pillow part, I did an overcast zig-zag, which I liked better, but isn't necessary. It just keeps the edges in nicely. I also rounded the corners of the blanket itself (not the pillow part) and did a blanket stitch of embroidery floss around the perimeter of the blanket (again, not the pillow part).

My only disappointment is that it really isn't much of a big, fluffy pillow (a little flat)... but oh, well. Just wanted to pass along a quick, easy idea! Fleece won't likely be on sale for much longer, since it's out of season now (but will be in season again soon). Might be a good idea to stock up now even if you won't be making them until later.

Oh, i love that idea! Even though i'm not much of a sewer, i think i can pull it off. I must make one for my basement!

My Mom made one for each of us when we were little,I still have mine and love it,it's not much of a pillow at all anymore but its still cute!

Also these make great 'pajama keepers' for the younger kids on your list.They just fold up their pajamas in the morning and put them inside the pillow part.

It's great for them to take on a sleep over if you add straps they can carry it like a backpack,roll it out for sleepy time and put on their pajamas,no extra stuff!

Great link,now I have the materials list on hand!