Quilting seems to be changing, but certainly not dying! Just look at all the quilt magazines in the local grocery stores! And sites on the internet.
The advent of machine quilting has made it far more (what's the word?) possible? for working folks, too. Some great progress can be made in hours instead of days.
There are so many variations of themes and sizes and styles. It is/has evolved into an art style for many rather than for utility.
Quilting seems to be doing rather well!
How many newbies (me included) do we welcome here every day?!
Keep on stitching!