I am so sorry for your loss. I am fortunate that I still have my mother (will be 95 in November) and she is living in a retirement community near me. I do know what it's like not to be able to get to your quilting and feeling at a loss for the activity it requires. I started out with my bee and have gone on to taking some classes along the way and my best friend and I go on quite a few retreats. Those are the best to be surrounded by quilting in all stages. It sort of saturates you with quilting and it really inspires me to do my own quilting. Hang in there and come here often for inspiration.
Susan in Texas