I have had periods of illumination during the piecing and quilting processes also. I am so glad others do too. It is true that you must take time away from what you are doing. Somehow (I don't know how), while you are away from the project, your mind must be thinking about it and voila, you know how and what you are to do next. Aren't our brains wonderful? I hope you can add the pictures because I am interested in doing a quilt that looks like a pile of leaves and would like to see yours. thanks for posting.