I certainly hope i didn't sound ungrateful to have received my mothers stash. I wouldn't turn down anything that could be used. I've had some ideas about which fabrics go together and patterns are starting to form in my head. Once i learn some more patterns and see how different things fit together, i will have more ideas.
I wish money wasn't an issue. I would make a quilt for anyone who wanted one, it's fun. I have to be extremely thrifty and i am where i am now only because i am very frugal at times. That's part of why moms stash was gifted to me, she knows i will treasure it.