I totally cracked up over Mary's comment that some of her quilts would "scare wild cattle" hahahahahah
I love the idea of calling your ex's Mom.
And I also have been in your shoes. I've looked around at all my things related to quilting and thought of just giving it all up.
I hope you do what works for you. You're the only one who knows the answer ultimately. The answer for me was and still is to walk away sometimes or do something easy and brainless.
HUGS,
Sue