I've been in several quilting ruts over the years. (Like right now). This is the time, I clean out my bedroom closet, my sewing room, my laundry room etc. During that process I usually come across something that gets the mojo going. If it doesn't, I just mosey along... A shopping trip or a new quilting magazine. There's always pictures of great new quilts on this board too. I rarely commit to a quilt by a certain due date. I have planned on quilts for gifts before, and if I don't make it, I just go buy a gift and save the quilt for completion at another time. There should be no stress in quilting!!! For me it's an outlet for creativity and if I'm not feeling it - it will always show in my work and that's not worth it to me.
I say keep moseying until the lights come back on. Get your replacement trained, clean up the sewing room and prepare yourself for a well deserved retirement. (Maybe even plan a little trip somewhere - before you settle in.) Sounds really good to me! Even if it's just a great hotel week-end at a fancy hotel in the next town over...
Hugs,
Gayle