# Tragically Sad Crafts Howie Woo Imagines a Scene Just Before a Death with Crochet By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howie-woo References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/07/shirley-stockdale-and-the-sofabed/) & [woowork.blogspot](http://woowork.blogspot.com/2010/05/before-incident-shirley-stocksdale.html) Inspired by a tragically sad news story from 2001, Howie Woo commemorated the memory of one Shirley Stockdale through a [crocheted creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). Short story shorter, Shirley accidentally trapped her arm in her [sofa bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-sofa) and couldn't reach the telephone. She died two days later. Howie Woo imagines the moment just before this [sad accident](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect). Read his account of the story that has haunted him for nine years on his blog. It's both disturbing and touching. I know that the 'Shirley Stockdale and the Sofabed' tale will forever remain with me. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tragic Crafts:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and emotional crafts that commemorate tragic and memorable events. - **Emotional Storytelling:** Opportunity for writers and artists to explore storytelling that evokes strong emotions and connects with audiences on a deep level. - **Memory Preservation:** Opportunity to develop products and services that help preserve and memorialize personal memories and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Crafts:** Opportunity for art and craft businesses to cater to a niche market interested in emotional and meaningful creations. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to explore and promote new forms of emotional storytelling, such as short stories and blogs. - **Technology:** Opportunity to develop innovative digital platforms and tools for memory preservation, such as virtual memorials and online memory sharing platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-memoriam.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitty-chair.md) - [Stiffened Felt Furniture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia.md)