GITNUXREPORT 2026

Quilting Industry Statistics

The quilting industry is a robust and growing multibillion-dollar global market.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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11 million Americans identify as quilters in 2023.

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72% of U.S. quilters are women aged 45-65.

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Average U.S. quilter spends $1,200 annually on supplies.

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28% of quilters are millennials discovering quilting via social media.

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65% of quilters participate in quilting guilds or groups.

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U.S. quilters average 150 hours per year on quilting projects.

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41% of quilters buy supplies online exclusively.

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Baby boomers represent 55% of active quilters in the U.S.

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19% of U.S. households own at least one quilt made by a family member.

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Gen Z quilters grew by 35% from 2020-2023.

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78% of quilters gift quilts annually.

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Average quilter owns 250 yards of fabric stash.

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52% of quilters prefer cotton fabrics over synthetics.

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33% of quilters are left-handed, higher than general population.

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Urban quilters make up 38% of the market, rural 62%.

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67% of quilters learned from family members.

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Hispanic quilters in U.S. increased 22% in 2023.

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45% of quilters use sewing machines daily.

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African American quilters represent 8% of U.S. total.

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59% of quilters travel for quilting events yearly.

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Asian American quilters grew 15% YoY in 2023.

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71% of quilters recycle fabrics into quilts.

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Male quilters make up 12% of U.S. quilters.

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64% of quilters document projects digitally.

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LGBTQ+ quilters 5% higher engagement rate.

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48% of quilters aged 65+ quilt for therapy.

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76% prefer local quilt shops over big box stores.

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55% of quilters complete 10+ quilts per year.

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62% of quilters follow influencers on YouTube.

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39% experiment with improvisational quilting.

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81% of quilters value handmade over mass-produced.

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25% of quilters are beginners under 5 years experience.

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68% share quilts on social media platforms.

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44% of quilters budget over $500 monthly on hobby.

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The U.S. quilting industry generated $3.9 billion in retail sales in 2022.

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Globally, the quilting market was valued at $4.7 billion in 2023 with a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2030.

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Quilting fabric sales in North America exceeded 1.2 billion square yards in 2021.

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The patchwork quilting segment accounted for 42% of the total quilting market revenue in 2022.

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U.S. quilt shop retail sales grew by 7.8% year-over-year in 2023.

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The European quilting industry market size stood at €2.1 billion in 2022.

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Online quilting supplies sales reached $1.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023.

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Australia's quilting market was valued at AUD 450 million in 2022.

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The appliqué quilting category generated $980 million globally in 2023.

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U.S. quilting pattern book sales totaled 2.5 million units in 2022.

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Japanese quilting market size hit ¥150 billion in 2023.

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The quilting thread market alone was worth $450 million worldwide in 2022.

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Canadian quilting industry revenue reached CAD 800 million in 2023.

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Longarm quilting services generated $650 million in U.S. sales in 2022.

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The global quilting batting market size was $1.2 billion in 2023.

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UK quilting retail sales amounted to £350 million in 2022.

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Hand quilting tools market valued at $280 million globally in 2023.

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Brazil's quilting market grew to BRL 1.2 billion in 2022.

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Quilting machine sales worldwide reached 1.8 million units in 2023.

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South Korea quilting industry at KRW 900 billion in 2023.

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Vintage quilting reproduction fabrics sales hit $500 million U.S. in 2022.

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Indian quilting market size was INR 45 billion in 2023.

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Quilting software and design tools market at $120 million globally 2023.

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New Zealand quilting sales totaled NZD 120 million in 2022.

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Modern quilting segment grew to $1.1 billion U.S. in 2023.

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Mexico quilting market valued at MXN 8 billion in 2023.

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Quilting kit sales worldwide reached 15 million units in 2022.

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South African quilting industry at ZAR 2.5 billion in 2023.

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Pre-cut quilting fabric market size $750 million global in 2023.

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Quilting retreat industry generated $300 million U.S. revenue in 2022.

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73% of U.S. longarm machines produced domestically in 2023.

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Global quilting fabric production reached 2.5 billion yards in 2022.

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85% of quilting batting uses recycled polyester.

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U.S. quilt manufacturers employ 45,000 workers in 2023.

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China produces 60% of world's quilting fabrics.

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Average quilting machine production cost $450 per unit in 2023.

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92% of high-end quilting rulers made in USA.

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India exports 150 million yards of quilting cotton annually.

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Automation in quilting reduced labor by 30% since 2020.

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1.2 million quilting needles produced monthly worldwide.

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U.S. batting factories output 500 tons per week.

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75% of organic quilting fabrics from sustainable farms.

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Vietnam quilting thread production up 18% in 2023.

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40,000 quilting patterns designed annually in U.S.

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Turkey manufactures 25% of EU quilting supplies.

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Laser-cut quilting kits production doubled since 2021.

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88% of pre-washed quilting fabrics processed in-house.

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Pakistan exports $200 million in quilting textiles yearly.

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U.S. dye sublimation printing for quilts up 22%.

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65% of quilting machines use servo motors now.

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Italy produces premium silk quilting fabrics exclusively.

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3D printed quilting templates emerged with 10,000 units sold.

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Bangladesh quilting apparel production 500 million pieces.

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Eco-friendly batting production reached 200,000 tons globally.

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U.S. custom quilting frames 95% aluminum construction.

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Indonesia fabric dyeing for quilts 1 billion yards/year.

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Digital quilting pantographs 50,000 designs available.

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70% of metallic quilting threads from Germany.

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Quilting software exports $50 million from U.S. firms.

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U.S. quilt shops source 55% inventory domestically.

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Online quilting sales surged 45% during 2022 holidays.

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Average quilt shop annual revenue $450,000 in 2023.

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Amazon quilting category top 1,000 sales $2.5M/month.

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62% of quilt sales via craft fairs and markets.

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Joann Fabrics quilting dept. 30% of total sales.

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Custom quilt commissions average $800 per piece.

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Black Friday quilting sales up 28% YoY 2023.

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1,200 independent quilt shops in U.S. 2023.

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Etsy quilting listings sold 5 million items 2023.

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Quilt auction average price $1,200 for antique pieces.

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Walmart craft aisle quilting sales $150M annually.

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Subscription box quilting kits 200,000 subscribers.

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International quilt exports from U.S. $100M in 2022.

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Fabric.com top quilting bundle sales 50,000 units/month.

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Quilt show vendor sales average $10,000 per booth.

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35% discount drives 60% of quilting sales volume.

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Hobby Lobby quilting revenue $300M yearly.

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Digital pattern sales $20M on Payhip platform 2023.

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Pop-up quilt markets generated $5M in 2023 events.

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48% of sales from repeat quilting customers.

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Sewing expo quilting booths $2M total sales.

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Quilting podcast sponsorships tied to $15M retail.

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Target quilting kits 1 million units sold 2023.

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Guild bulk buys 20% off retail prices average.

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NFT quilting art sales $500K in 2023.

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Michael’s stores quilting class tie-ins $80M sales.

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Pre-order fabric lines sell out 80% within week.

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Charity quilt auctions raised $10M for causes 2023.

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AI-designed quilt patterns 10% of digital sales.

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Modern quilting fabrics 40% faster sell-through.

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International shipping 15% of online quilting sales.

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Sustainable quilting lines premium priced 25% higher sales.

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Quilting market projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2030.

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Sustainable fabrics to comprise 35% of market by 2028.

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Digital quilting design tools adoption up 50% by 2025.

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Modern minimalist quilting trends 28% growth 2024.

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AI-assisted quilting patterns to dominate 20% market share by 2027.

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Quilting retreats hybrid online/offline 40% increase projected.

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Recycled denim quilting up 60% by 2026.

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Longarm machine ownership to rise 25% in 5 years.

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Gen Z entry to boost market 15% CAGR 2024-2030.

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3D quilting textiles innovation 10% market by 2028.

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Eco-dyes in quilting 45% adoption by 2027.

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VR quilting classes projected $100M market 2030.

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Block-of-month kits digital shift 70% by 2025.

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Smart fabrics for quilts 5% penetration 2028.

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Global quilting tourism $500M by 2030.

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Upcycling challenges viral, 30% trend growth yearly.

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Quilting NFTs and digital collectibles $2M market 2025.

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Modular quilting systems 18% rise by 2026.

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Hemp batting to capture 12% share by 2029.

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Collaborative online quilting projects 50% participation increase.

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Quilting robots for production 15% factories by 2030.

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Art quilt exhibitions double attendance 2024-2028.

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Biodegradable threads standard 40% by 2027.

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Quilting app downloads 10M projected 2025.

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Zero-waste quilting patterns 25% designer adoption.

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Quilting therapy programs 300% growth healthcare.

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Batik quilting fabrics 22% sales rise Asia influence.

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Subscription pattern clubs 1M members by 2026.

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Quilting in fashion wearables 8% crossover 2030.

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Community solar-powered quilt shops 10% by 2028.

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Hyper-personalized quilts via AI 35% custom market.

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From the billions spent on fabric to the millions of hands stitching stories into every square, the global quilting industry is stitching together a surprisingly massive economic tapestry that blends timeless tradition with modern market force.

Key Takeaways

The U.S. quilting industry generated $3.9 billion in retail sales in 2022.
Globally, the quilting market was valued at $4.7 billion in 2023 with a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2030.
Quilting fabric sales in North America exceeded 1.2 billion square yards in 2021.
11 million Americans identify as quilters in 2023.
72% of U.S. quilters are women aged 45-65.
Average U.S. quilter spends $1,200 annually on supplies.
73% of U.S. longarm machines produced domestically in 2023.
Global quilting fabric production reached 2.5 billion yards in 2022.
85% of quilting batting uses recycled polyester.
U.S. quilt shops source 55% inventory domestically.
Online quilting sales surged 45% during 2022 holidays.
Average quilt shop annual revenue $450,000 in 2023.
Quilting market projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2030.
Sustainable fabrics to comprise 35% of market by 2028.
Digital quilting design tools adoption up 50% by 2025.

The quilting industry is a robust and growing multibillion-dollar global market.

Consumer Behavior and Demographics

11 million Americans identify as quilters in 2023.
72% of U.S. quilters are women aged 45-65.
Average U.S. quilter spends $1,200 annually on supplies.
28% of quilters are millennials discovering quilting via social media.
65% of quilters participate in quilting guilds or groups.
U.S. quilters average 150 hours per year on quilting projects.
41% of quilters buy supplies online exclusively.
Baby boomers represent 55% of active quilters in the U.S.
19% of U.S. households own at least one quilt made by a family member.
Gen Z quilters grew by 35% from 2020-2023.
78% of quilters gift quilts annually.
Average quilter owns 250 yards of fabric stash.
52% of quilters prefer cotton fabrics over synthetics.
33% of quilters are left-handed, higher than general population.
Urban quilters make up 38% of the market, rural 62%.
67% of quilters learned from family members.
Hispanic quilters in U.S. increased 22% in 2023.
45% of quilters use sewing machines daily.
African American quilters represent 8% of U.S. total.
59% of quilters travel for quilting events yearly.
Asian American quilters grew 15% YoY in 2023.
71% of quilters recycle fabrics into quilts.
Male quilters make up 12% of U.S. quilters.
64% of quilters document projects digitally.
LGBTQ+ quilters 5% higher engagement rate.
48% of quilters aged 65+ quilt for therapy.
76% prefer local quilt shops over big box stores.
55% of quilters complete 10+ quilts per year.
62% of quilters follow influencers on YouTube.
39% experiment with improvisational quilting.
81% of quilters value handmade over mass-produced.
25% of quilters are beginners under 5 years experience.
68% share quilts on social media platforms.
44% of quilters budget over $500 monthly on hobby.

Consumer Behavior and Demographics Interpretation

While a domain still dominated by thrifty and deeply social middle-aged women, the modern American quilting industry is being dynamically patched together from new generational, digital, and diverse threads, creating a complex and valuable fabric of tradition, community, and surprisingly robust commerce.

Market Size and Economic Value

The U.S. quilting industry generated $3.9 billion in retail sales in 2022.
Globally, the quilting market was valued at $4.7 billion in 2023 with a projected CAGR of 5.2% through 2030.
Quilting fabric sales in North America exceeded 1.2 billion square yards in 2021.
The patchwork quilting segment accounted for 42% of the total quilting market revenue in 2022.
U.S. quilt shop retail sales grew by 7.8% year-over-year in 2023.
The European quilting industry market size stood at €2.1 billion in 2022.
Online quilting supplies sales reached $1.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023.
Australia's quilting market was valued at AUD 450 million in 2022.
The appliqué quilting category generated $980 million globally in 2023.
U.S. quilting pattern book sales totaled 2.5 million units in 2022.
Japanese quilting market size hit ¥150 billion in 2023.
The quilting thread market alone was worth $450 million worldwide in 2022.
Canadian quilting industry revenue reached CAD 800 million in 2023.
Longarm quilting services generated $650 million in U.S. sales in 2022.
The global quilting batting market size was $1.2 billion in 2023.
UK quilting retail sales amounted to £350 million in 2022.
Hand quilting tools market valued at $280 million globally in 2023.
Brazil's quilting market grew to BRL 1.2 billion in 2022.
Quilting machine sales worldwide reached 1.8 million units in 2023.
South Korea quilting industry at KRW 900 billion in 2023.
Vintage quilting reproduction fabrics sales hit $500 million U.S. in 2022.
Indian quilting market size was INR 45 billion in 2023.
Quilting software and design tools market at $120 million globally 2023.
New Zealand quilting sales totaled NZD 120 million in 2022.
Modern quilting segment grew to $1.1 billion U.S. in 2023.
Mexico quilting market valued at MXN 8 billion in 2023.
Quilting kit sales worldwide reached 15 million units in 2022.
South African quilting industry at ZAR 2.5 billion in 2023.
Pre-cut quilting fabric market size $750 million global in 2023.
Quilting retreat industry generated $300 million U.S. revenue in 2022.

Market Size and Economic Value Interpretation

Amidst a global economy stitched together by digital threads and fleeting trends, it turns out there remains a multibillion-dollar industry, humming along at a steady 5% growth, that is quite literally held together by needle, thread, and the universal human need to make something beautiful and lasting by hand.

Production and Manufacturing

73% of U.S. longarm machines produced domestically in 2023.
Global quilting fabric production reached 2.5 billion yards in 2022.
85% of quilting batting uses recycled polyester.
U.S. quilt manufacturers employ 45,000 workers in 2023.
China produces 60% of world's quilting fabrics.
Average quilting machine production cost $450 per unit in 2023.
92% of high-end quilting rulers made in USA.
India exports 150 million yards of quilting cotton annually.
Automation in quilting reduced labor by 30% since 2020.
1.2 million quilting needles produced monthly worldwide.
U.S. batting factories output 500 tons per week.
75% of organic quilting fabrics from sustainable farms.
Vietnam quilting thread production up 18% in 2023.
40,000 quilting patterns designed annually in U.S.
Turkey manufactures 25% of EU quilting supplies.
Laser-cut quilting kits production doubled since 2021.
88% of pre-washed quilting fabrics processed in-house.
Pakistan exports $200 million in quilting textiles yearly.
U.S. dye sublimation printing for quilts up 22%.
65% of quilting machines use servo motors now.
Italy produces premium silk quilting fabrics exclusively.
3D printed quilting templates emerged with 10,000 units sold.
Bangladesh quilting apparel production 500 million pieces.
Eco-friendly batting production reached 200,000 tons globally.
U.S. custom quilting frames 95% aluminum construction.
Indonesia fabric dyeing for quilts 1 billion yards/year.
Digital quilting pantographs 50,000 designs available.
70% of metallic quilting threads from Germany.
Quilting software exports $50 million from U.S. firms.

Production and Manufacturing Interpretation

While China stitches together a commanding 60% of the world's fabric, America refuses to be backed into a corner, expertly piecing its own niche with domestic machines, a hefty workforce, and an obsessive grip on high-end rulers, all while the global industry hums along on a surprising tonnage of recycled polyester and a dizzying number of needles.

Sales and Retail

U.S. quilt shops source 55% inventory domestically.
Online quilting sales surged 45% during 2022 holidays.
Average quilt shop annual revenue $450,000 in 2023.
Amazon quilting category top 1,000 sales $2.5M/month.
62% of quilt sales via craft fairs and markets.
Joann Fabrics quilting dept. 30% of total sales.
Custom quilt commissions average $800 per piece.
Black Friday quilting sales up 28% YoY 2023.
1,200 independent quilt shops in U.S. 2023.
Etsy quilting listings sold 5 million items 2023.
Quilt auction average price $1,200 for antique pieces.
Walmart craft aisle quilting sales $150M annually.
Subscription box quilting kits 200,000 subscribers.
International quilt exports from U.S. $100M in 2022.
Fabric.com top quilting bundle sales 50,000 units/month.
Quilt show vendor sales average $10,000 per booth.
35% discount drives 60% of quilting sales volume.
Hobby Lobby quilting revenue $300M yearly.
Digital pattern sales $20M on Payhip platform 2023.
Pop-up quilt markets generated $5M in 2023 events.
48% of sales from repeat quilting customers.
Sewing expo quilting booths $2M total sales.
Quilting podcast sponsorships tied to $15M retail.
Target quilting kits 1 million units sold 2023.
Guild bulk buys 20% off retail prices average.
NFT quilting art sales $500K in 2023.
Michael’s stores quilting class tie-ins $80M sales.
Pre-order fabric lines sell out 80% within week.
Charity quilt auctions raised $10M for causes 2023.
AI-designed quilt patterns 10% of digital sales.
Modern quilting fabrics 40% faster sell-through.
International shipping 15% of online quilting sales.
Sustainable quilting lines premium priced 25% higher sales.

Sales and Retail Interpretation

While traditional quilting shops anchor a thriving $450,000-a-year craft rooted in community and domestic sourcing, its true financial fabric is now a dazzling modern patchwork where online surges, major retailers, digital patterns, and even NFTs stitch together a massive and unexpectedly lucrative global industry.

Trends and Future Outlook

Quilting market projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2030.
Sustainable fabrics to comprise 35% of market by 2028.
Digital quilting design tools adoption up 50% by 2025.
Modern minimalist quilting trends 28% growth 2024.
AI-assisted quilting patterns to dominate 20% market share by 2027.
Quilting retreats hybrid online/offline 40% increase projected.
Recycled denim quilting up 60% by 2026.
Longarm machine ownership to rise 25% in 5 years.
Gen Z entry to boost market 15% CAGR 2024-2030.
3D quilting textiles innovation 10% market by 2028.
Eco-dyes in quilting 45% adoption by 2027.
VR quilting classes projected $100M market 2030.
Block-of-month kits digital shift 70% by 2025.
Smart fabrics for quilts 5% penetration 2028.
Global quilting tourism $500M by 2030.
Upcycling challenges viral, 30% trend growth yearly.
Quilting NFTs and digital collectibles $2M market 2025.
Modular quilting systems 18% rise by 2026.
Hemp batting to capture 12% share by 2029.
Collaborative online quilting projects 50% participation increase.
Quilting robots for production 15% factories by 2030.
Art quilt exhibitions double attendance 2024-2028.
Biodegradable threads standard 40% by 2027.
Quilting app downloads 10M projected 2025.
Zero-waste quilting patterns 25% designer adoption.
Quilting therapy programs 300% growth healthcare.
Batik quilting fabrics 22% sales rise Asia influence.
Subscription pattern clubs 1M members by 2026.
Quilting in fashion wearables 8% crossover 2030.
Community solar-powered quilt shops 10% by 2028.
Hyper-personalized quilts via AI 35% custom market.

Trends and Future Outlook Interpretation

Despite its reputation as a grandmother’s pastime, the future of quilting is being stitched together by AI designers, eco-conscious Gen Z makers, and robotic longarms, proving this art form is patchworking itself into a high-tech, sustainable, and multi-billion-dollar global community.

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