# Outer Space-Inspired Bedding Jimmy McBride's Stellar Quilts are Out of This World By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-quilts References: [blog.craftzine](http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/11/stellar_quilts.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/stellarquilts) What do you get when you combine quilting and astronomy? If you said [Stellar Quilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works) then there's a good chance that you've already seen these [outer space-inspired quilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koalabrick) from Jimmy McBride. McBride was inspired to create his Stellar Quilts by the long nights he spent at sea working for a shipping company. "There's no 'log cabins' or 'poinsettias' around so i just stare out the window until something catches my eye." McBride has used everything from The Pillars of Creation to asteroids as inspiration for his Stellar Quilts which are available for purchase in his [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-and-kacey-musgraves) store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outer Space-inspired Bedding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the trend of incorporating celestial themes into home decor. - **Stellar Quilts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative quilting techniques and materials inspired by outer space aesthetics. - **Astronomy-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products and designs that merge astronomy and everyday objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of outer space-themed bedding and home accessories. - **Quilting and Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate space-inspired patterns and fabrics into quilting and textile products. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online marketplace dedicated to showcasing and selling outer space-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Travel-Honoring Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-x-nasa-original-puffy-blanket.md) - [Space-Themed Home Decor Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aftonsparv.md) - [Starry Multi-Layer Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-night-hybrid-mattress.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Colorful Contemporary Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar-works.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-sailor.md) - [Celestial Ceiling Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmobile.md)