I think 99% of us want to be creative in some way and quilting is certainly one of the ways to express ones self creatively. Everything goes around again and again and quilting had never really died, just slowed down and now it is going strong again. So many simply techniques replacing the more difficult ways of old of putting a pattern together may have something to do with it and of course the fabric choices are endless.
Sharing this craft with others is very satisfying and to give the beautiful works of art to others brings a great deal of joy. It is very satisfying on all levels. I love it.