# Anatomically-Correct Crafts Plush Femur Shows the Softer Side of Broken Bones By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plush-femur-anatomically-correct-crafting References: [sternlab.org](http://sternlab.org/2009/02/plush-femur/) I hate this saying, but some people do believe that when life throws you a lemon, you should make lemonade. This is indeed the case for Becky Stern and her [plush femur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair). Strange, yet creative. Having [damaged her knee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu), this textile artist used pictures from inside her knee that were taken during surgery to make an anatomically-correct version of her own femur. Surprisingly cuddly, it is made from [fuzzy polyester fur and fleece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-bear). Her other anatomical projects include an embroidered MRI slice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Plush Toys:** Creating stuffed animals and toys that accurately represent the internal workings of the human body, with a focus on medical and educational uses. - **Medical Imaging Crafts:** Transforming medical images, such as MRIs and X-rays, into artistic creations through mediums like embroidery and quilting. - **Personalized Health Products:** Customizing health and wellness products to reflect an individual's unique medical conditions or anatomy for comfort or educational purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Crafts & Textiles:** Craft-based businesses and textile manufacturers looking to expand into creative medical products and specialized personalization. - **Medical Technology:** Medical technology companies seeking to develop new products that bridge the gap between medical imaging and consumer goods. - **Educational Toys & Tools:** Educational toy companies looking to introduce anatomy and medical concepts through fun and innovative plush toys and games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Adjustable Fracture Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md)