Thread: Why do you think quilting is so popular now?

I remember taking a quilt class in the 70's and made a sampler wall hanging, which I still have on my wall in my sewing room, but I didn't follow up til 2000 and made a quilt for my sister which was ghastly. I got the pattern from Family Circle or good housekeeping, how to make a quilt in a weekend. I thought they were beautiful but I could never do that. Then I found a group of quilters and I was hooked. I now have so many quilts that I donate most of my quilts, if I can part with them.

Originally Posted by carolaug

I think all of the free videos and instructions and this board has really helped! I would not be quilting if not for all three. I just wish it was not so expensive for the materials. Sad its cheaper to buy a premade one vs making a new one.

quilting was popular LONG before any of those 3 things!

Originally Posted by carolaug

I think all of the free videos and instructions and this board has really helped! I would not be quilting if not for all three. I just wish it was not so expensive for the materials. Sad its cheaper to buy a premade one vs making a new one.

Because the premade ones are made with cheap foreign labor .

I'm just guessing but maybe it's because there are so many baby boomers out there who have retired and quilting is such a great hobby. Sure a lot of young people quilt too but when I go to quilt shows most of the folks there are older and they are the ones with the time and money. I am nearing retirement and fairly new to quilting but I am so glad I found such a great hobby. I used to worry what I would do once I retired but now I can see myself happily quilting with no interruptions like going to work! For now I just quilt when I can and am grateful for all the great advice and support I get on this board.

Originally Posted by Briarberry

I'm just guessing but maybe it's because there are so many baby boomers out there who have retired and quilting is such a great hobby. Sure a lot of young people quilt too but when I go to quilt shows most of the folks there are older and they are the ones with the time and money. I am nearing retirement and fairly new to quilting but I am so glad I found such a great hobby. I used to worry what I would do once I retired but now I can see myself happily quilting with no interruptions like going to work! For now I just quilt when I can and am grateful for all the great advice and support I get on this board.

DITTO! Same feelings ever day -working for retirement and more time to quilt.

[QUOTE=Briarberry;5379228] Sure a lot of young people quilt too but when I go to quilt shows most of the folks there are older and they are the ones with the time and money.

This is off the subject, but when my DD and I were in Shipshewana, she made the comment that she was one of the youngest there. She's 48. lol

Originally Posted by Briarberry

I'm just guessing but maybe it's because there are so many baby boomers out there who have retired and quilting is such a great hobby. Sure a lot of young people quilt too but when I go to quilt shows most of the folks there are older and they are the ones with the time and money. I am nearing retirement and fairly new to quilting but I am so glad I found such a great hobby. I used to worry what I would do once I retired but now I can see myself happily quilting with no interruptions like going to work! For now I just quilt when I can and am grateful for all the great advice and support I get on this board.

Me, too. For me it's been great therapy after some unexpected surgery. I can do as much or little as I like and my(retirement) schedule allows. And I like that it actually produces something useful. I paint, too, but without a dedicated studio, painting can be messy. I've always been a fabric nut, even when I made all my clothes; when I saw a fabric that I loved I immediately began planning what to make with it. In quilting I do pretty much the same; I start with fabric(s) that I can't resist and then start thinking about how to put them together as a quilt.

By the way, love your avatar!

I think you answered your question..When you met a group of quilters!! I don't think it has grown for any other reason than the people who are involved are the greatest bunch of people I have ever met. It was the friendliness and helpfulness of a quilter that kept me interested long enough to get hooked. Even people we meet with virtually on this board are wonderful and make the hobby so much more inviting.

So true Ms. Pat 625 We quilters are a great bunch of people, it is amazing how we learn from each other.

Lana
the Quilting Dreamer
Lansing, Mi

Will be at our Daughters home in Lakeland for Christmas not sure how long (maybe a month or two).