I had a brother in law tell me this when I first started a few years ago, and I was only 34! I think quilting and handmade in general is getting very popular with the younger set. My son's fiancee is 21 and she loves it and so does all her friends. The success of Etsy says a lot, too
Perhaps it's THEM that's old, not realizing how cool and hip handmade is now!!! LOL!