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Below is the link to last week's FACEBOOK LIVE!
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Please join us to see what we are up to this week at Sewing Concepts.
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who is doing the whole quilt???
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July's Hoffman Batik Club!! Red - White and Blue!!
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Dream Big - Hoffman Christmas
Woodstock
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4 Gorgeous digital print panels from Hoffman Fabrics! Two Dream Big, one in red, the other in green, and two super nova panels in red and green. This is a really FUN class, using just squares and half square triangles and the Morning Star pattern. Limited number of kits are available, sign up as early as possible to get yours.
Kit Cost: $72.00
Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions - September 10th and 11th, 2019 @ 1:00
Price: $ 25.00
Instructor: Lynda
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This is a fun and great stash busting project. Choose a design from several Cheryl Lynch Mini Mosaic Quilts, then create a fabulous mosaic from a blank sticky canvas. Please order pattern at least a week before first class date.
Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions - Mondays - September 9 and 30 at either 1:00 or 6:00 om.
Materials Included: Pattern of your choice plus foam core board and cups for your mosaics
Price: $ 60.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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Merrily wall hanging quilt finishes out at 28” x 33 1/2” when bound. A beautiful assemblage of woodland critters, pieced squares and strips and paper pieced triangles adds a good bit of merry to your winter season.
Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions - August 19 and 26, 2019 at either 1:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate - A basic knowledge of foundation paper piecing is helpful and not required.
Price: $45.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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New Moon Rising
Woodstock
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Table Runner (42 x 17) or walll quilt (42 x 19 1/2), this project offers some serious fun potential and lots of opportunities to let your creativity show! The accent strips are easy and add panache. If you want something super easy, skip the accent strips and use 3 great fabrics for the whole project.
Quilting options will be discussed and ideas shared between students. Quilting, squaring up and binding will not be completed in class.
Dates and Times: August 12, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00
Materials Included: Pattern
Requirements: Please see the Supply List when you register.
Price: $30.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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Rockport Tote
Carpentersville
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Large open top bag or basket -- great for holding everything! Channel stitched sides with a large bow. Show off your magnificent digital prints. Optional: while the pattern calls for one fabric for the sides (both inside and out). Pull your unique look all together by using one fabric (B*) for the bottom, handles, binding and bow.
Dates and Times: This project is done ver 2 sessions. Monday, August 12 and 25 at 10:00 am
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Included: Pattern
Price: $65.00
Instructor: Michelle
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Zelda's Fancy Hat
Carpentersville
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Zelda has a fancy hat to share with you! It is a hand embroidery pattern BUT Kelly has digitized all the designs for machine embroidery for whoever takes the class!
Dates and Times:
This class is held over 2 sessions, Tuesday August 6 and 27, 2019 at either 1:00 or 6:00 pm.
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Included: Includes Pattern And Embroidery Designs For The Hat
Requirements: Embroidery Machine
Price: $ 50.00
Instructor: Kelly
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Feathers and Fillers
Woodstock
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This free motion class will show you how to quilt beautiful feathers and pretty fillers to round out your quilting skills.
Dates and Times:
This class is held over 3 sessions:
August 3, 2019 - 9:30am
September 7, 2019 - 9:30am -
October 5, 2019 - 9:30am
Price: $50.00
Instructor: Lynda
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Sliced Charm Runner
Carpentersville
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Sliced Charm Runner is a quick and easy runner, great for beginners as it uses the quilt as you go method. 15”x 40” in size and takes only 1 charm pack. Option of using Jumbo Ric Rack or regular stashing between rows.
Dates and Times: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 @ 10:00
Skill Level:
Materials Included:
Requirements:Must Be Able To Cut Before Class.
Price: $35.00
Instructor: Beth
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Binding Class on Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Panel
Woodstock
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Finished size is a HUGE 56" x 74"
Class fee includes the Panel $40, 5 yards of backing $60, Batting $21, Binding $12 AND the long arm quilting $126.
Dates and Times: This class is held over 2 sessions - Tuesday July 23, and Wednesday July 24, 2019 @ 2:00
Skill Level: Intermediate
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Requirements: Please refer to supply list when you register.
Price: $150.00
Instructor: Lynda
Supplies are limited - so get this while we have it!
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You will master flying geese in no time using the Studio180 Wing Clipper tool and pattern to make this quick and easy quilt. Make it small ( 13" x 14") or big ( 104" x 112") or anything in between, or make a table runner or table topper. You will be able to add perfect flying geese to your list of Studio 180 skills.
Dates and Times: This class is done over 2 session - Wednesdays, July 17 and 31, 2019 at either 1:00 or 6:00 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Price: $42.00
Instructor: Hilda
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Hello Pouches
Carpentersville
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Enjoy stitching up these sweet little zippered pouches. They feature a quilted base for stability and a see-through vinyl top so you can say “hello” to all your treasured trinkets. Pattern includes instructions to make all four sizes.
Dates and Times: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Included: Pattern
Price: $ 35.00
Instructor: Michelle
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For Evergreen Tree
Carpentersville
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A great tree to hang charms on with pictures of your family or add a star on top to make it a Christmas Tree.
Dates and Times: Tuesday July 9, 2019 from 10:00 to 1:00
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Materials Included: Pattern
Requirements:Must Be Able To Cut Pieces Ahead Of Time
Price: $ 35.00
Instructor: Kelly
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Perfectly Practical Bag
Woodstock
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Use Hoffmans Digital Dream Big panel to create this fantastic bag!
Dates and Times: This class is done over 3 sessions - Mondays, July 8 - 15 & 22, 2019 at either 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm
Price: $ 75.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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Pinwheel Holly Wreath
Carpentersville
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Super simple construction using one block and simple step and repeat. Finished size 24".
Dates and Times: This class is done over 2 sessions - starting at 10:00 am on July 8, 2019 and July 22, 2019
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Included: Includes Pattern & Accessory Kit
Requirements: Must Be Able To Sew An Accurate Seam. Pressing Is A Must.
Price: $ 70.00
Instructor: Michelle
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Westalee Ruler Review
Woodstock
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We did this class last year in a 10 month format, and it was a BLAST! Several people have asked for a review, so here it is! If you have the rulers, bring your machine and your rulers and sew along with Lynda.
If you don't and are curious, you are welcome to come and watch the demos and see what they do.
Dates and Times: Saturday - August 10, 2019 - 9:30 to 2:30
Instructor: Lynda
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Serge up a Storm
Carpentersville
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Come and join us to learn a technique. The more you use your serger the more comfortable you will be with it!
Dates and Times:
Jul 26, 2019 - 1:00 or 6:00 pm
Sep 27, 2019 - 1:00 or 6:00 pm
Nov 22, 2019 - 1:00 or 6:00 pm
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced
Materials Included:
Instructions will be included with each new technique.
Requirements:
Basic Threading Skills
Price:
$ 25.00 per session.
Instructor:
Kelly Merrell
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Stitcher's Garden
Carpentersville
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Learn a new technique & foot for you sewing machine each month. In the end you will have a queen size quilt. If you want smaller projects you can make throw size quilts, bed runners, pillows, or wall hangings.
Dates and Times:
SATURDAYS
August 3, 2019 - 10:00am -
September 7, 2019 - 10:00am -
October 5, 2019 - 10:00am -
November 9, 2019 -10:00am -
December 7, 2019 - 10:00am -
January 4, 2020 - 10:00am -
February 1, 2020 - 10:00am -
March 7, 2020 - 10:00am -
April 4, 2020 - 10:00am
May 2, 2020 - 10:00am
June 6, 2020 - 10:00am
July 11, 2020 - 10:00am
WEDNESDAYS
(2 Times Available -
either 10:00 AM to 2:00 pm)
August 7, 2019
September 4, 2019
October 2, 2019
November 6, 2019
December 4, 2019
January 8, 2020
February 5, 2020
March 4, 2020
April 1, 2020
May 6, 2020
June 3, 2020
July 1, 2020
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Included: 4 Yards of background Fabric
Requirements:After 1st Class Must Be Able To Prequilt Background, Trace Patterns On Steam-A-Seam, Fuse On To The Back Of Fabrics, & Cut Out Before Class.
Price: $45.00
Instructor: Kelly
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This Block-of-the-Month pattern features 12 unique and modern hexagon quilt blocks. Pattern includes full-size foundations, full color diagrams, simple construction and no Y-seams! Make all the blocks and make the quilt or pick certain blocks for multiple projects like a 3D hexagon pillow, unique mini quilt, & festive table topper.
Dates and Times:
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Jun 15, 2019 - 1:00pm -
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Jul 20, 2019 - 1:00pm -
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Aug 17, 2019 - 1:00pm -
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Sep 21, 2019 -1:00pm -
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Oct 19, 2019 1:00pm -
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Nov 16, 2019 1:00pm -
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Dec 14, 2019 - 1:00pm -
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Requirements: Arcadia Avenue Pattern
Price: $15.00 per session
Instructor: Michelle
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Deb Tucker Rulers Block of the Month
Carpentersville
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Class Description : Each month we will be learning a new block. Take what you learn in class and turn it into a table or bed runner. If you are really ambitious make a quilt. Sign up for the year but pay by the month.
Dates and Times:
Wednesdays @ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
OR from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm.
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Jun 12, 2019
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Jul 10, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
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Sep 11, 2019
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Oct 9, 2019
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Nov 13, 2019
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Dec 11, 2019
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Included: Design sheet for each tool that gives you an additional 30 unique block patterns.
Price: $40.00 to sign up - then $20.00/ month after that.
Instructor: Marie Certified Deb Tucker Teacher
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Block of the Month - Stash Busters - Tucker University
Woodstock
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Join Hilda making a NEW block each month using the Studio 180 tools to get perfect results! Use your blocks to make an entire quilt at the end of the year, OR use them for smaller projects such as runners.
Purchase all new coordinating fabrics, OR, Purchase some background fabric and use up your stash for the rest.
Dates and Times:
Skill Level: Beginner
Price: $20.00 a month
Instructor: Hilda
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Sisterhood Retreat -
Third Quarter
Woodstock
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Retreat #3 -
FALL - OFFICE AND THANKSGIVING RETREATS!
At retreat #3 - we will be stitching one item from each collection - and you will be taking home the embroidery files for ALL the collections!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 9:30 am
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Materials Included: kits for 3 of the projects listed, and all embroidery files.
Requirements: Embroidery Machine
Price: $99.00
Instructor: Sewing Concepts Staff.
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Sisterhood Retreat
Third Quarter
Carpentersville
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Retreat #3 -
FALL - OFFICE AND THANKSGIVING RETREATS!
At retreat #3 - we will be stitching one item from each collection - and you will be taking home the embroidery files for ALL the collections!
Dates and Times:
Saturday, August 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Materials Included: kits for 3 of the projects listed, and all embroidery files.
Requirements: Embroidery Machine
Price: $99.00
Instructor: Kelly
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HoopSisters Fall Tree
Woodstock
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HoopSisters Fall tree wallhanging has leaf background quilting and 3d leaves. Finished size is 12" x 42"
Dates and Times: This class is done over 2 sessions: August 30, and September 13, 2019 @ 1:00 or 6:00 pm
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Embroidery.
Price: $ 30.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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HoopSisters Boudoir Pillows
Woodstock
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Micro Stipple on this design makes a very elegant pillow for your Boudoir!
Dates and Times: Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10:00 to 4:00
Price: $40.00
Instructor: Susan kavicky
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Broomhilda
Carpentersville
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Every month learn a new technique for embroidery & sewing while making this adorable Quilt by Kimberbell!
Register soon, Classes are already selling out!
Dates and Times:
This class will be held monthly from January to September - and you may choose one of 3 different start times:
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
or 6:00 PM
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Friday, Jun 21, 2019
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Friday, Jul 19, 2019
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Friday, Aug 16, 2019
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Friday, Sep 20, 2019
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced
Requirements:
Must buy the Broomhilda Book for the sewing or embroidery version & the embellishment kit. Broomhilda fabrics for the quilt are sold out but the store sample shows another option with fabrics from the store.
Price:
$20.00 / Month
Instructor:
Kelly
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CARPENTERSVILLE
This is a wonderful time to join other sewing enthusiasts and work on some projects.
Dates and Times:
Monday, July 1, 2019 @ 10:00
Friday, July 12, 2019 @ 10:00
Wednesday, July 24. 2019 @ 10:00
Price: $ 20.00
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WOODSTOCK
Open Sew is the perfect time to finish up those UFO’s you have lying around the
house. Pack up your sewing machine and unfinished projects and join your fellow
sewing buddies!
Dates and Times:
Thursdays @ 11
*** Open Sew- FRIDAY - JULY 5!!
(Happy 4th of July ***)
July 11, 2019
July 18, 2019
July 25, 2019
August 1, 2019
August 8, 2019
August 15, 2019
August 22, 2019
August 29, 2019
September 5, 2019
September, 12, 2019
September 26, 2019
October 3, 2019
October 10, 2019
**NO OPEN SEW October 17, 2019 ***
October 24, 2019
Octobr 31, 2019 (Happy Halloween!)
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What Open Sew is:
Open Sew is a social sewing club where each person stitches what ever they want at
there own pace. You will have the use of our sewing room, irons, great lighting. Kelly in
C-Ville and Vicky and/or Edy in Woodstock will be available for questions, but
persons taking this class needs to be able to work on their own for the most part.
Open Sew is not: Open Sew is not the time to learn brand new techniques or sewing
machine skills and features. We would be happy to help you with those in classes
designed for the techniques you’d like to learn. If we aren’t offering the class you need,
ask! We’d love to be able to help. Sewing machine lessons are given by appointment
and are normally one on one.
Open sew seating is limited to 8 people, so please click to register or call to hold your seat. Woodstock @ 815-338-7754 or Carpentersville @ 847-836-7800
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Carpentersville
Learn different techniques with your Janome Embroidery Machine!
Dates and Times:
Thursday, July 19, 2019
@ 10:00 am or 6:00 pm
July Snowball Tree-Multi hooping
Thursday, August 8, 2019
@ 10:00 am or 6:00 pm
August Halloween Haberdashery
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Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Sewing Concepts.Requirements: Must have purchased your Janome Embroidery Machine at Sewing Concepts
Price: $ FREE
Instructor: Kelly
Call 847-836-7800 to Register!
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Artistic Edge Digital Cutter
Carpentersville
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Janome's Artistic Edge Digital Cutter is an awesome tool for all kinds of crafting, sewing and embroidery. Learn to use the Simple Cut Software and all the fun things you can do with it!
Dates and Times:
Aug 20, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Materials Included: Instructions to be emailed before class,
Requirements: Laptop, Wired Mouse, & Instructions printed & brought to class
Price: $15.00
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Digitizer 101
CARPENTERSVILLE - WOODSTOCK
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Learn To Create your own digitized designs.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced
Materials Included:
Handout will be E-Mailed to you before class
Requirements:
Digitizer software Version MBX4.5 or MBX5.0. Print out Instructions Before Class
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Price: $ : FREE
(Must have purchased Digitizer through Sewing Concepts)
Bring to Class:
- Dongle for Version 4.5
- USB Jump Drive
- Mouse
- Instructions - Printed Out.
Instructors:
Kelly Merrell (Carpentersville)
Sandy Dalzall (Woodstock)
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WOODSTOCK Dates and Times
- Jun 15, 2019 - @ 1:00 p.m.
- Jul 20, 2019 - @ 1:00 p.m.
- Sep 21, 2019 - @ 1:00 p.m.
- Nov 16, 2019 - @ 1:00 p.m.
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Carpetnersville Dates and Times
July 15, 2019 @ Noon
September 16, 2019 @ Noon
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Store Hours
Carpentersville:
194 South Western Avenue (Route # 31)
847-836-7800
M - F 10-6
Saturday 10-4
Woodstock:
110 South Johnson St. (Woodstock Square)
815-338-7754
M - F 10-5:30
Saturday 9-4 |
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