I applaud you( lil laugh)... However, you may have to eventually come to some understanding with your mom on this topic or forever deal with the snide remarks ( not to mention many others who feel the same and are very vocal about it).
I personally feel that if you mentioned several real facts..It might stop many from criticizing... Maybe something like>
"Mom, there is no disputing that your quilts are beautiful and done very traditionally ..However for me, durability, price and or time control are Most important to me. And I am intelligent enough to have done extensive research on this subject...Now If someone "requests" the traditional method and or I wanted to place a quilt in competition, make no mistake I could do it ... I just love the thought of someone being able to cuddle, wallow, and reg wash my quilts and have them still hold up beautifully. So this works for me ( insert big smile)
EDIT: Grace Moorelinker, I just had to say- I am lovin your avatar flip flops! lol