David Bowie 1980
This bold portrait captures David Bowie in a look that is instantly recognisable, featuring his theatrical make-up, a pale complexion with vivid painted details, and a classic white hat. The striking colour palette brings real character to every stitch, making this a wonderfully rewarding project for fans of the legendary musician.
Whether you are stitching it for yourself or as a gift for a fellow Bowie admirer, the finished piece makes a fantastic framed display. It suits both confident stitchers and those looking for an enjoyable creative challenge.
- 1980s
- Celebrity
- David Bowie
- Music
- Musician
- Pop Culture
- Portrait
- Rock
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Pattern details
- Size count
- 100 × 120
- Colours
- 12
- Stitches
- 6,326
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Finished size by fabric count
| Fabric count | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 14 per inch | 7.1 × 8.6 in | 18.1 × 21.8 cm |
| 16 per inch | 6.3 × 7.5 in | 15.9 × 19.1 cm |
| 18 per inch | 5.6 × 6.7 in | 14.1 × 16.9 cm |
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Thread shopping list
12 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.
| Length | DMC | Anchor | Madeira | Cosmo | J&P Coats | Presencia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.6 m(3,171 stitch) | 762Pearl Gray Very Light | 234Pearl Grey Very Light | 1804Pearl Grey Very Light | 151Oatmeal | 8510Charcoal Grey Light | 3132Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | |
| 9 m(2,093 stitch) | 3753Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 1031/1096Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | 1001Antique Blue Very Light | 731Trade Winds | 6006Blue Mist | 3132Antique Blue Ultra Very Light | |
| 94 cm(217 stitch) | 918Red Copper Dark | 341Mahogany Dark | 0401Terracotta | 467Chili Pepper | 2339Brick Ultra Dark | 1166Red Copper Dark | |
| 73 cm(170 stitch) | 3799Pewter Gray Very Dark | 236Pewter Grey Very Dark | 1712Dusty Blue Dark | 156Grayish Black | 6880Turf Green | 8756Pewter Grey Very Dark | |
| 68 cm(157 stitch) | 159Gray Blue Light | 120Blue Purple Very Light | 0907Cornflower Blue Light | 662Light Violet | 7021Cobalt Blue Medium Light | 3305Delft Blue Pale | |
| 60 cm(138 stitch) | 817Coral Red Very Dark | 13Coral Dark | 0212Christmas Red Dark | 2241Oxblood Red | 2322Apricot Dark | 1490Salmon Very Dark | |
| 55 cm(126 stitch) | 775Baby Blue Very Light | 128Sky Blue Very Light | 1001Antique Blue Very Light | 162/521Pale Greenish Blue | 6006Blue Mist | 8683Baby Blue Very Light | |
| 45 cm(105 stitch) | 209Lavender Dark | 109Lavender Light | 0803Lavender Dark | 283Light Amethyst Mauve | 7110Thistle Medium | 2615Lavender Very Dark | |
| 25 cm(50 stitch) | BLANCWhite | 1White Bright | 9998White | 100White | 1001White | 0001White | |
| 25 cm(39 stitch) | 3866Mocha Brown Ultra Very Light | 926Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 1908Beige Brown Ultra Very Light | 365Dark Oyster | 3066Wineberry Very Light | 3000Cream | |
| 25 cm(37 stitch) | 160Gray Blue Medium | 175Cornflower Blue Light | 0910Delft Medium | 2662Lavender | 7977Sea Blue Medium | 3139Cornflower Blue Light | |
| 25 cm(23 stitch) | 3747Blue Violet Very Light | 120Blue Purple Very Light | 0909Delft | 171Icelandic Blue | 7021Cobalt Blue Medium Light | 3305Delft Blue Pale | |
CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so use the DMC column for those brands.CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.
These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.
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