Gypsy Wife Quilt a Long was the first quilt I thought of.....second was some type of bright scrappy quilt... like: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/118782508901101045/ OR
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/118782508901040900/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/118782508900870818/ OR

this if you want something more art related:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/118782508900764223/

All those fabrics and colors, my first thought was the Grandmother Flower Garden. Whatever you choose - have fun!

Thanks, everyone! I decided that since this fabric is supposed to be a replacement for jewelry, I want to make something diamond-shaped. From diamonds, I strayed over to 60 degree triangles and there I stayed. I think I'll probably do some kind of warm to dark thingy with 60 degree triangles, perhaps with triangles made out of strips? or perhaps each out of individual fabrics.

My DH (who yes, is a gem, pun intended!) said, "why do you think you need to do anything with them? Just put them in your stash!".

So I may just play with the colors in those fabrics and the rest of my stash by doing a whole bunch of blocks, putting different colors and textures together, and yes, make a sampler. I have a copy of a published family history. I've always thought that it might be fun to do a series of blocks with themes based on events that happened in that book, similar to what I've seen others do.

Anyway, I've been having fun, thanks, in part to you and your inspirational ideas. Thank you.

And I've enjoyed seeing your quilts. They are absolutely marvelous.

How about this bargello wallhanging....one of the board members made one...I also have this pattern
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...1-t223109.html

If you are thinking of 60 degree triangles how about a pattern from Jaybird...she has lots of patterns that use triangles...love love her patterns....like the ballerina quilt uses 60 degree triangles...I've made this pattern twice Here is one I just made in April for a wedding gift....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t278985.html

The gypsy wife is an unusual quilt, uses many colors and is currently being featured on QB http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ml#post7574731

The pattern is found here http://store.heartsongquilts.com/sto...3&Item_ID=4034

Another one that another member of QB is doing is Pythagorus Lute
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post7572466

The pattern is found here

https://equiltpatterns.com/Pythagora...-Quilt-Pattern

These are both on my todo list....someday.

I think your original idea of NY Beauty will work best. Have you look at Judy Niemeyer PP patterns? This is the one I still need to do for me!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Judy-Niemeye...EAAOxyUgtTLOCP
I do like your stash. I see some RK batiks that I have in my stash!

The first thing that came to mind looking at your beautiful fabrics was Elizabeth Hartman's Fancy Forest pattern.

how about a family tree quilt

A sampler is a great idea! And I love story quilts. The very first quilting project I made was a story quilt that was a JAF BOM based on a historical pattern. It was so neat to read about the history of the quilt & what each block was meant to represent in the designer's life over a hundred years ago. Make sure to document the meaning behind each of your blocks -- maybe in some kind of scrapbook (Shutterfly is my go-to site for documenting my quilts -- you can upload photos & add a story & family pics next to each block). What a treasure that will be for your family both now and for future generations ... and a perpetual memorial of both your time with your FIL & your husband's recognition of your care of his dad (not to mention, all the glorious fabrics you acquired!). Can't wait to see the pictures!

well right now I think you are suffering from information overload.......alli given are great ideas, but I think you have to just step back, digest it all,then something will hit you right between the eyes....actually here's another tidbit. Do an art quilt, since it's going to live on a wall make it a pictorial thing.....many easy ways and you can then do some thread work and embellishment right along with it........