I have gone to the library so many time and checked out just about every quilting book to make copies of the things I like. Plus I go through every website I can find free patterns (especially blocks) for ideas. This will allow you to determine what you truly like and then alter as you see you vision unfold. I love many of the sampler quilts but never the whole design (probably just me!).
Good luck. You make what you like then show the rest of us, please be ready to have a pattern ready for us to follow as I am sure many will love your 'new' design.
Evelyn