Originally Posted by Lori S

It was the invention/introduction of the rotary cutter that changed and rejuvenated the craft/art in 1979. I am sure the International Quilt show has some info on their web site. I know they do survey's and circulate the findings to quilt shops. Age groups spending , shows attendance etc.
This link has some interesting info

http://www.quilts.com/announcements/...0_OneSheet.pdf