# Cross-Stitched Physicians Honoring Science's Great Achievers in Crafts By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-physicians-honouring-scientific-achievement-in-cross-stitch References: [blog.craftzine](http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/02/crossstitch_your_favorite_phys.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14838406) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) store Larripin Labs is akin to a mad cross-stitch laboratory. For reasons unknown they sell [cross-stitch patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals) of famous physicists. Those honored include Richard Feynman, who's best known for discovering "the path integral formation of quantum mechanics." I guess these finished pieces would make a cute present if you had an [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra)-geeky partner. An astronaut series is soon to be added. **Implications** - The traditional methods of creating handcrafts aren't just for senior citizens anymore. The creative crowd are taking advantage of old techniques to make room for new works with a pop cultural aesthetic that everyone can enjoy. Consumers will enjoy contemporary works with a traditional edge that brands have incorporated into many of their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Cultural Handcrafts:** The creative crowd is using old techniques to create contemporary works with a traditional edge, appealing to a wide range of consumers. - **Geeky Craft Gifts:** Handcrafted cross-stitch patterns of famous physicists and astronauts make for unique and quirky presents for uber-geeky partners. - **Reviving Traditional Crafts:** Old techniques like cross-stitch are being revitalized by the creative crowd, incorporating them into modern designs and aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Crafts and DIY:** Artists and crafters are merging traditional handcraft techniques with pop cultural elements to create unique and trendy products. - **Gift and Novelty:** The market for unique and geeky gifts is growing, with handcrafted cross-stitch patterns of famous physicists and astronauts appealing to a niche consumer segment. - **Fashion and Design:** Brands are incorporating traditional handcraft techniques like cross-stitch into their designs, creating contemporary pieces with a traditional edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Crafty Yearly Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-phenology-wheel-stitch-journal.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Gen Z Crafting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafternoon.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md)