Within 35 miles of me are 4 quilt shops (one is new). Within 60 miles are 6. I don't think it's dying. We also have 2 shops that sell sewing machines and longarms. We also have a Hancocks and a Joanns. I think the only place quilting/sewing is dying out is at Walmart. All the shows that pop up on different channels that are dedicated to sewing, all the quilt fabric stores online.......naw, I think it's a booming business!