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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Interesting Quilting Information


A few quick facts~~
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  • The estimated value of the quilting market in 2014 is $3.76 billion (up 5% since 2010)

  • Total number of quilters in the U.S. is 16.4 million(down 23% from 2010)

  • Average quilting household annual expenditure is up 36% to $298

  • 12.2% of quilting households are considered “dedicated,” responsible for generating 60% of quilt industry spending ($2.27 billion)

What happened?
The quilting industry has grown in leaps and bounds since its resurgence in 1976, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the United States.  


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A modern quilt that shows off some pretty Lola Pink fabrics.

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