Interests have peaks and valleys. I started quilting back in the late 1960s then had to concentrate on my business while my children were growing up. By the time I came back to it an industry had grown. When schools dropped the Home Ec departments sewing became less popular with the younger generation. Although I haven't watched it (I HATE reality shows), Project Runway seems to have revived interest in sewing. Having watched me start and sell 2 business in the sewing industry, my daughter never had any interest at all in a needle and thread. At 40, she is showing an interest in specific projects, not just learning to sew for the love of the art. Media and the internet has also helped boost quilting to an exaulted level across the continents. I think it's here to stay :-)