I'm just getting started with this...really haven't done much homemade the past few years but it's a necessity this year so I need to get it in gear!
This morning, I downloaded some free patterns I found online for a knit beanie and scarf for 18" dolls. Just used my Hobby Lobby coupon on the way home from the eye doctor to get some white yarn with occasional sequins to make these with. Maddy is making a skirt for that size doll in her sewing class and may try the t-shirt pattern I found to go with it for gifts for her sisters.
Also, I ran into an aquaintance in the yarn aisle of Hobby Lobby. I had met her at a Bible study this past summer and we have some mutual friends. She just took a beading class and was talking about a bunch of us getting together for a craft day. She could show us the beading, maybe we could swap supplies we have that we don't think we'll use, and then craft whatever we're working on the rest of the day. Sounds good!