Dissecting David Bowie
So, I started this project last Saturday and have been working on it furiously ever since. I hate to admit it, but I am not the type of person who “enjoys the process.” Rather, I get an idea in my head and I just want to see it done and in my hands immediately – perfect and complete.
I’ve had this project in my head for a while now, so it was soooo ready to come to fruition. After many tangles and needle pricks and obsessing (embroidery is not my forte), it’s finally done!
Oh you pretty thing, I lurve you!
I also learned a new technique (and had to be very gentle with myself because it’s not perfect): shisha. I followed a couple different tutorials, but ultimately liked a combination of the two: the base stitches here and the fill in stitches here. The little gold “mirrors” are really just circles I cut from Highlife cans (Nicky is a Highlife drinker, so I had plenty of material on hand).
I wrapped the hoop with black and gold thread, and finished the back using this tutorial. Mr. Bowie was definitely a laborious little project, but it’s my favorite embroidery piece I’ve done to date! Nicky’s none too happy that this is a gift for someone . . . but I can always make another one. Guess what, you can make one, too – I put this David Bowie pattern up in the shop today!
Beautiful! I love the delicate work on this along with the cool subject.
Thank ya! I’m still a little buggy about the shisha . . . but I have to keep telling myself, “It’s the first time you’ve done it, so it’s okay that it’s not perfect.”
love love love this! I’ve been wanting to create a Bowie design myself and you beat me to it. just fab!
Aw, thanks!
In fact, I’m just now writing a blog post about a favourite Bowie song. Would you mind if I included a link back to you here on this page?
Not at all — I’d love it, actually. Can’t wait to see it!
Yeeee-ah! I see you are a Twin Peaks fan, as well . . . <3!
Lol, thanks Heidi, yes a Bowie fan who also likes Twin peaks
(And did you just say “yee-ha”?! Very midwestern 
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Here’s a link to the blog post – http://cherryandcinnamon.com/2012/03/04/bowie-conversation-piece/
Thanks again! b.x
Love this and love Dave too! He (apart from an insignificant other) was the only person to write a song called Janine. I think he must have written it for me!
so creative! i think the shisha work you did looks fantastic.
ps – i’ve started listening to ‘joy the baker’ – it’s great!
Yeah! Joy and Tracy are the SHNIZZ!
What a cool embroidery project. Love the backing and the wrapping of the frame. Nice work.
Thanks! I only have the patience for about 4 complete embroidery projects per year, it seems
This is great looking! I’m going to try it when life slows down a bit. The stitching is beautiful. Thanks for a great idea.
Thanks, Colleen!
love David Bowie– great work! I’ve wanted to try with this technique with mirrors- lovely work!
I wanted mirrors, too . . . but I couldn’t wait to go to the store
fantastic concept and execution!
Oh wow, oh wow! Oh gosh! Oh wow! This is too amazing for words.
Thanks! We were sad to see it go . . . but it’s in a good home!
Great work!
Thanks Heidi! Hope you enjoy the pattern!