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Eff 08-02-2012 11:31 PM

Beautiful work! I'm jealous of all those neat stitch types.

There's a bunch of us young'uns hanging around, but we're few and far between. I'm 29 and I still get the odd look from other patrons at the LQS. Thankfully the employees know me by now!

However, there is such a thing as Modern Quilting and that's what the survey is referring to. I'm still new to the quilting world, but modern quilting is quite different visually than traditional quilting and appeals to a much younger set of seamstresses!

Explanation here : http://themodernquiltguild.com/about-2/

http://themodernquiltguild.files.wor...pg?w=450&h=598

ShirlR 08-03-2012 12:09 AM


Originally Posted by feline fanatic (Post 5408653)
I love your quilt. The fancy stitches you used are so in keeping with the crazy quilts of the era.

The article is worded rather specifically. Modern quilting is a specific genre. If they are talking about the genre of "modern" then I would agree with the % of quilters in that age group.

Your quilt is lovely. When I read the statement that McCall made, I noted the word, "modern" and I immediately thought of the type of quilting, so I agree with with feline fanatic's assessment above. I didn't get interested in quilting until 10 years after retiring.

cat2quilt 08-03-2012 05:00 AM

You did an excellent job with this quilt.

barbo117 08-03-2012 05:56 AM

I love this quilt, would have never guessed that the squares were 30 years old! I am old enough to remember the fabric but don't. Would love to see it remade as your quilt is quite charming. You did an amazing job!!!!!

Chris Anders 08-03-2012 07:49 AM

I love your quilt ! It is georgous. You have given my some more great idea's. Thanks for sharing.

1screech 08-04-2012 08:31 PM

Wonderful.

Rose_P 08-04-2012 09:33 PM

Your quilt is lovely, but I think the statistics were made up by someone trying to get younger people involved because it would be good for business. All you have to do is look around where quilters gather. Maybe the young ones are in hiding? Or maybe they are just too busy to go to guilds and quilt shows. Or maybe quilting makes us look old. :o

Jammin' Jane 10-22-2012 12:13 PM

Very nice! It looks wonderful! :)


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