Quilting is the term given to the process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together either through stitching manually by hand using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine or specialised longarm quilting system.

What is the average age of quilters?

The average "Dedicated Quilters" are female, 63 years old, well-educated, average household income of $95,900, quilting for 19 years, spends an average of $3,363 per year on quilting, and prefers traditional quilting (85%) over modern (37%) and art (20%).

How does a quilting machine work?

There is a needle and a motor that drives the needle up and down using a foot pedal. Thread moves with the needle to sew fabric together as the user sits in front of the machine guiding the fabric. Of course, that is a very simplistic version of how a domestic sewing machine functions.