Birthday Gift...Sew WHAT?

I have no idea what to get as gifts for other people's children. To be completely honest, we don't hang out with anyone enough to know particular likes or dislikes. I hate getting generic things that might work. And, as a parent, I am already disgruntled with the way all the toys keep piling up and are never played with. Taking my likes and dislikes as a parent, I chose a different route.
Tomorrow we have Emily's party in the morning, and one of her friend's party in the evening. After hunting around for something that didn't cost an arm and a leg but that was also worthwhile and the kid would enjoy it...I opted for this instead.
This is a non-patterned, make-it-up-in-my-head kind of project. It's a bit wide for a 2 yr old and probably too long, too, but I had fun making it and am so in love with it that I have to make one for Emily soon.
Hey, and Kiki (Lori)...no peeking!