The astronomer updated 06.11.17

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The astronomer updated 06.11.17

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My stitch you bug is back big style. So after this being in my stash for quite a few years I've decided to give it a go.

I think it will probably take me many years to finish it, but I just love the design, and henry loves his telescope so I thought it was quite apt.

My first hundred stitches are done, and am already hooked.

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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Great start on an amazing design!! Lots of updates please as this is going to be a wonderful project to watch progress!!

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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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rcperryls wrote: :applesauce: :applesauce: Great start on an amazing design!! Lots of updates please as this is going to be a wonderful project to watch progress!!

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I totally agree!! Looking forward to many updates on this!!!
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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thanks guys, have managed about 400 stitches today. There will be many many updates. Will do next one end of next week.
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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That's a spectacular design, so detailed. Looking forward to watching your progress! :D
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Looks great. Many updates will keep you enthusiastic (and us, too!).
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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Glad you got your stitchy bug back as this looks amazing. So many colours & such a busy design with very many bits & pieces to discover each time you update. Well done on a good start :applesauce: :D
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karen4bells wrote:
rcperryls wrote: :applesauce: :applesauce: Great start on an amazing design!! Lots of updates please as this is going to be a wonderful project to watch progress!!

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I totally agree!! Looking forward to many updates on this!!!
Not to be a copy cat, but me too!!!
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I love your first photo - every journey starts with a single step!
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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WOW that is a beaut design for sure. It doesn't matter how long it takes it is the enjoyment you get from doing it which is important. You certainly have made a good start. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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I've started to make a comment several times on this one and abandoned the comment.
I like the picture, but the engineer in me objects vociferously to the tortuous path the light has to take to get to the eye piece. And the amount of backlash in gears that coarse would have to be unspeakable just to allow them to turn. There, got it off my chest.

I hope it's one that you can get on with comfortably.

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Gorgeous design! I shall enjoy watching this one grow :D
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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first weeks progress, over 1,000 stitches done, like the way it's coming together already.
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I love this design! It will be amazing to see you work through it! :wub: :wub:
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Great update!!

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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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:applesauce: :applesauce: What a good update this is and I love the bright colour showing up amongst the dark ones. :lol:
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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Awesome design, awesome stitching. Really looking forward to watching this one grow :)
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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You re doing well & look forward to next update to see what emerges :applesauce: :applesauce: :D
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Re: The astronomer - start 13/02/16

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it doesn't seem like much progress but it's over 2000 stitches in 3 weeks, loving the different shades of red in the curtains already, difficult to see in the pics.

Won't be able to do much over next few weeks as we finally have some visitors coming to Spain !!


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Re: The astronomer - start 13.2.16 - update 5.3.16

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:applesauce: :applesauce: Lovely progress! I love the colors. They are so rich and deep.

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