Hi and welcome from New York. How thrilling it is for you to take on your MIL's stash and a wondeful idea about making all those special quilts. I am assuming your MIL was a quilter, if so, how wonderful to be able to get advice as you move along this incredible journey. Start with one pattern and as your skills improve move onto something a little more challenging. One pattern can look so different when you change the colors. Good luck to you in this indeaver and please post your works.