Where do our ideas come from, how do we manage to come up with a pattern, a fix, a design--I really think most of my ideas come when I am not paying attention or have stopped obsessing. Often when I am on the verge of sleep (yeah those are the ones that usually get away) or when I am driving, or in the middle of cooking. It is great that you are finishing your mom's quilt. Just lay it aside for a day and do something for yourself (like going out for lunch or getting a massage or having a manicure) and then approach it with a clear head. You will find a way to make the most of her legacy.