tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726444939391904234.post7407029230686446130..comments2009-10-26T15:41:16.540-04:00Comments on Quilt Block Tour: The Quilting IndustryQuiltblocktourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853824607576203223noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726444939391904234.post-41508395444377232242009-10-04T20:25:46.582-04:002009-10-04T20:25:46.582-04:00Wow! I seriously did not know that people spent th...Wow! I seriously did not know that people spent that much money quilting. Thats a pretty intense hobby! But, i guess it would make sense.. it makes me wonder is hobbies like scrapbooking, photography and stuff are the same. Cause that would make the crafting industry a pretty major player in the economy. But either way I find the statistics in this article pretty impressive.MysticalSunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663325267903370016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726444939391904234.post-28840317087161578652009-10-01T13:10:46.609-04:002009-10-01T13:10:46.609-04:00I think this is "true," but also wonder ...I think this is "true," but also wonder if there isn't more to say here. In an age of digital speed, and general rush, I wonder if the methodical and "slow" nature of quilting isn't an additional attraction. I also wonder if, in a world of digital "nothing" (I mean, what is an email, can you touch a Facebook), if the physicality of the quilt--actually making someTHING, isn't also appealing. I think there might be more to this statement than meets the eye!<br /><br />Also, generally, in times of high unemployment and tight budgets, people do tend to invest more in affordable hobbies (or beer). You might not be able to afford the 2,000$ trip to Disney World, but you can find the extra money to pleasantly fill and evening and take your mind, at least for a little while, off your troubles.Insignificant Wranglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950540902913057757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726444939391904234.post-10314027218725432802009-09-27T14:22:04.560-04:002009-09-27T14:22:04.560-04:00I agree, this was really interesting to read! The ...I agree, this was really interesting to read! The statistics were way higher than I would have thought! I had no clue the industry was so big. It's good to see that quilters are so dedicated to their hobby as much as anyone else and will keep it going through any economic difficulties.emgk02https://www.blogger.com/profile/02388796364755026984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726444939391904234.post-58490093350271834342009-09-25T08:00:22.543-04:002009-09-25T08:00:22.543-04:00A very interesting post! I think quilting is some...A very interesting post! I think quilting is something that is up and down. It seemed really popular in the 80's (which was nothing compared to what it is now, but was something compared to the previous decades), then slowed down for quite a few years and now it seems to be having a growth spurt again. Hardcore quilters will always stick with it though! ;-)Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.com