I started on the Pie Crust Pile Up pattern yesterday, I chose to do the Thick Crust version and make a twin size. It goes together so easily, if I had the time yesterday I could have finished just about all of it.
One thing I learned from Gail at The Berry Patch is how to press long strips that have been sewn together without the strips ending up wonky. This is my take on that for this specific project:
1. Set the seam by pressing the seam the way it was sewn, right sides together. This makes the thread less bulky.
2. Flip the fabric over so the right side is down.
3. I started on the right side and gently tugged the top where the diagonal would meet the top strip with my left hand. This was just to keep it straight, do not tug hard or it will be wonky. Then I pressed with the iron diagonal on the fabric. There were 4 strips sewn together and the diagonal helped to press them apart.
4. Flip the fabric over and gently press the front. There you go, non wonky strips.
OK now for the fun stuff...
There is a giveaway with this series. Every month there will be prizes!
Here's what you can win this month:
Patterns from Atkinson Designs
Note the patterns will vary, this is just a sample
Patterns from Tula Pink
Note the patterns will vary, this is just a sample
And some Aurifil thread!
So here's how you can win these goodies:
1. You must be a follower of the blog to win, leave me a comment telling me how awesome Craizee Corners is *wink*
2. Go to Fat Quarter Shop and tell me which is your favorite Designer Select Fat Quarter Club Kit and leave a comment.
There you go! 2 ways to enter. Of course I would love it if you would tweet, facebook or blog about this series and giveaway. And if you like this series don't forget to grab the button for your blog.
4 winners will be selected by Mr Random Number Generator on Tuesday August 30th when I get up.
And stay tuned for more Tula Pink fun!
Sha :)
I am a follower and I do believe I like the Fat Quarter Shop Select best. Great variety. I am so tempted to sight on to that one. I LOVE fat quarters.
ReplyDeleteI follow you- and love your blog for how Real it is- no fluff, all honesty! Tula Pink's bundle is by far my favorite, probably because I was the kid standing in the creek with a frog in each hand when I was younger!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Monday!
I'm a follower of your blog. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Kate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteTerrain Collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corner is awesome!!
My favourite bundle is Kate Spain's Terrain!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and love the work that you do : )
ReplyDeleteI am torn between Kate Spain and the Sweetwater collection... I think I am going to have to pick the Sweetwater collection as the one I like the best.
I follow your blog and always enjoy your tips, photos of what you're working on, etc. I think this Designer Bundle quilt of the month is your best feature yet! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous designer bundles that I can't choose just one! The Ann Kelle fabrics are so cute, the Amelia is great and cheery, and I love anything Kate Spain!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your wonderful blog! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite designer is Kate Spain.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and I love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower--new but enthusiastic. :)
ReplyDeletewordygirl at earthlink dot net
Hello!!!! Tula Pink is my favorite!!!!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough the Fat Quarter Shop's Tula Pink pack is tempting, these days my heart belongs to Sweetwater. (And Joel Dewberry--wouldn't his pack be gorgeous, too?)
ReplyDeletewordygirl at earthlink dot net
I am a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteI like either Kate Spain or Bonnie and Camille.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been a follower for months now!
ReplyDeleteYou really expect us to choose just one Designer Select Fat Quarter kit? :)
ReplyDeleteRight now, I am thinking Kate Spain’s… but only because I have most of the Tula Pink prints. Sweetwater is a close second (third?)
I'm loving your blog because you're "real" and not pretentious. You tell it like it is, you learn something and you share it. You're awesome.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite? Kate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteTerrain Collection. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a new follower to your very cool blog!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for Joel Dewberry!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip. I definitely have trouble with strips & wonkiness!
ReplyDeleteI really need to go through & weed out the blogs that I no longer read. I totally thought I was following you, but I am now, FOR SURE! :) And Craizee Corners is totally awesome! :D
Awesome giveaway. I don't sew, unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteWould you be so kind to leave a comment on my BLOG ONLY (no emails) thru the 18th, for the Miracle Makeover fund drive. Charlie, 8 yr. old, & his story are fabulous. Every comment brings us a $1 for the next person that will be sponsored.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon
blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com
I love so many of the designers featured in the Designer Select program, but I've got to say Fig Tree Quilts is definitely my favorite. With Tula Pink right on her heels! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
I'm a fairly new follower, and have enjoyed reading your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI would have to say the Terrain, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is the one from Me and My Sister!
ReplyDeleteIm a follower!! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIf I was to pick a favorite I would probably choose Terrain!
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is just craizee awesome! :P I can't wait for the Kate Spain kit!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Sharon! What great prizes! I am a follower and you know how awesome I think you are ;)
ReplyDeleteTula Pink's bundle is actually my favorite so far. I'm so glad you're starting with this one! I love the Prince Charming line, and the coordinating fabrics are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower and I don't believe I ever said that I love the pure fabric you're using for the background on the blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving Ann Kelle's Urban Zoologie. But, I'm also loving Sweetwater's Hometown.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower. Awesomeness is a given!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to say Kate Spain is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI happily follow your blog !!
ReplyDeleteOh wow.. What a great group of designers and you want us to only pick one? haha I'm loving Kate Spain's Terrian and also Ann Kelle's Urban Zoologie but I also love ...
ReplyDeleteCraziee Corners is awesome! Hehe no really I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. You have great content and and inspiring. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Kate Spain and recently fell in love with Tula pink. But really all the designers are amazing. Hard to pick between them all.
ReplyDeleteI do think you are amazing. And Patient. And kind. And I do follow!
ReplyDeleteYou've been an amazing blog to follow - a great resource, both here and on Twitter! :D
ReplyDeleteThe different Ann Kelle bundles look absolutely adorable - might be time to spring for something fun :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I became a follower of Craizee Corners - such fun! I'm enjoying reading back through your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fantastic giveaway - can't tell you how much I hope to win this one!
My fave Designer Select bundle is definitely Tula Pink! There are some other cute ones too of course, like Sweetwater's Hometown and Kate Spain's Terrain :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower! :)
ReplyDeleteKate Spain's my favorite! Although I love all the others, too!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing and your hubby is lucky to have you;) Honest!!
ReplyDeleteKate Spain all the way!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win.=)
ReplyDeleteI love the Tula Pink bundle.
ReplyDeleteI follow!
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is super awesome with the amazing giveaways ;D
I love the Me & My Sister Designs Amelia Bundle :D
ReplyDeleteCraizee corners is awesome in so many ways! I am a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the designer monthly series. Me and my sister designs Amelia is one of the best collections.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!Looking forward to following your creativeness!
ReplyDeleteI love Tula's Pink Bundle!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog! Your work is awesome!! I tweeted your giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Designer Select collection is Kate Spain's Terrain!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower...thnak you for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteHard to pick but I do love Kate Spain..Terrain!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I am a new follower :-) I too have three children that are grown, the youngest is in his second year of college. I am looking forward to reading your blog. Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite bundle is Kate Spain's Terrain!
ReplyDeleteThanks...
Tweeted the great news here :- https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/103837855331254272
ReplyDeleteI like the fat quarter shops designer select the best. I saw me and my sister designs and also kate spain. 2 of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and I like your blog already. I am always having trouble with sewing the long strips together. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteHAPPILY FOLLOWING YOU FOR A WHILE NOW! JUST LOVE YOUR BLOG! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! HAPPY QUILTING!
ReplyDeletejldouglas@wispwest.net
MY FAVORITE IS ANN KELLE'S "URBAN ZOOLOGIE"! THANKS SO FOR SHARING!
ReplyDeletejldouglas@wispwest.net
I'm a follower! I like Craizee Corners b/c you're local for me (I work downtown FW) and when you talk about the places you go I know exactly what you're referring to. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteohhh, it's hard to pick just one favorite. They're all so different. Out of the ones that are currently available, I'd probably choose the Amelia collection by Me & My sister Designs, although Ann Kelle's collection is pretty tempting too. the one that is upcoming that I'd like to get some of is the Ruby collection by Bonnie & Camille. All lovely!
ReplyDeleteA new follower, here. I actually joined as a follower after I read your bio stating that you're a chef, who started quilting kind of on a whim and never looked back. I took a peek at your completed projects. Love your Lily and Will quilt. Also admire your Daisies and Dots jelly roll race quilt. I've only seen a handful of race quilts I truly liked, and your Daisies and Dots is my favorite. Thanks for offering such a wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is definitely, without a doubt, Bunny Hill Designs, which will be offered during my birthday month in October of 2011!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. I like your awesome ironing/pressing tip :D
ReplyDeleteOf the Designer Select FQ Club Kits available, I like the Me & My Sister Amelia stack. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI quite like your blog and will be interested to follow it. Thanks. Love the fabric, patterns and thread.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors Kate Spain uses.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower who thinks Craizee Corners is CRAIZEE COOL!!
ReplyDeleteI'm just a wee bit gaga (understatement) over Tula Pink's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle!
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower of your blog and enjoy it very much!
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ReplyDeleteWhile I do love Kate Spain's work, I have to go with Tula's, being Tula Pink Month and all! :)
ReplyDeleteI already follow awesome craizee corners blog... love the Tula Pink fabrics.
ReplyDeleteToday FQS posted Quilt Dad's pack and love it! He even matched floss to the fabrics. My next favorite after his is Jaybird's pack.
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is awesome! (New follower here.)
ReplyDeleteMy fave Designer select over there is Tula's!
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corner is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
Well, well, well, I am a brand new follower and already I love what I see!!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that my favorite is Kate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteTerrain Collection. Thanks for the chance!
I just found your blog - looks like a lot of great stuff on here! Good tip about ironing the strips. I always have a problem with those and will try your method for sure. Thanks for the chance at the give away - looks sweet!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of your craizee awesome blog. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Tula Pink.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower who adores your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love these special bundles especially Sherri McConnell's Blogger's Choice Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteNo doubt about it your blog is awesome just like you. Congrats on the Tula Pink gig. You will do a great job, no doubt. Hoping I win the jelly roll :0) J
ReplyDeleteNot trying to be a "brownie" but I have to choose the Tula Pink Prince Charming Fat Quarter bundle. I have loved Prince Charming since the first I saw it. Better run, snuck out of bed and hubz will have my hide if he catches me. Hugs
ReplyDeletefollowing your blog now!
ReplyDeleteI love Kate Spain, Tula is great too!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower-and I'm glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about ironing strips. I thought I was the only one who had a problem with wonky strip sets. I like to sew wonky, liberted quilts but wonky strips are never good :).
Thanks very much.
i am a new follower- i found you on twitter tagged with tula pink! i love her stuff! what a great feature idea!
ReplyDeletei like the kate spain bundle, but it is very hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of your blog-but it does look like it is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNo favorites-too many to like. One of the top ten for me is Kate Spain
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Hometown!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog via GFC (Veronica). I am new to quilting so I have really enjoyed reading your blog & learning so much. Thanks for the chance :)
ReplyDeletevhenline(at)gmail(dot)com
I love Bunny Hill Designs - October 2011 Fat quarter Bundle. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite- Tula Pink of course!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks great! I'm excited to be a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and already think you are AWESOME! This fabric line rocks and I would love to win some (and the thread and patterns too!).
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of Me and My Sisters, but I'm also looking forward to seeing Kate Spain's bundle!
ReplyDeleteI love the Tula Pink collection. Yum! and I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the Tula Pink's designer select bundle!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and I'm crazy about craizee corner....smile
ReplyDeleteTula looks pretty good to me.
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is soo awesome I became a brand new follower. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe have to pick just one fav--Tula Pink and Kate Spain are both my top favorites, although I must say that the Sweetwater bundle is growing on me, and I'm not a big gray fan!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found your blog--just became a follower and look forward to checking it out some more!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower of your AWESOME blog :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Designer Select Fat Quarter Club Kit is Tula Pink's!
ReplyDeleteCrazee Corner is an awesome blog. Of course, I'm partial to bloggers with modern tools.
ReplyDeleteSewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
New follower here. Spent some time looking around your blog and really enjoyed myself. Glad I found you! Thanks for the giveway chance.
ReplyDeleteThe choice is really hard as to my fav I have it down to Sweetwater's, Hometown or Kate Spain's, terrain.......Sweetwater will have to end up the winner. Thanks for taking your time to have this giveaway for us.
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is "thhiisssssss" awesome! So awesome that I tweeted the giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for pinks and purples so I would have to go with the Me and My Sister's Amelia bundle. Just love the colors in that collection. Thanks again for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog! So of course I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI really love the Me and My Sister Design bundle! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Tula pinks and have always loved fig tree.
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is great! Thank you for it. Will check out your other blogs.
I'm a new follower! Found my way over from FQS' Twitter feed :) I'm enjoying looking around your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Designer Select is, of course, Tula's. But I am fortunate to have it already! Tying for second are the Terrain and the Hometown bundles. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHi I am a new follower came this way via |Sewcalgal. Glad she sent me. I love your style! I love Tula pink of course!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new blog follower and found my way via Twitter. Your work is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower and can't wait to explore your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite designer select is Kate Spain's Terrain. I snagged a charm pack but I think I need more. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGenerous in your giveaways, and obviously nuts about quilting and fabric (just like me) I am thrilled to be following your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower :-)
ReplyDeleteYou have awesome giveaways! Thanks.
My favourite bundle would be Kate Spain.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of your most awesome blog! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have to say of the Designer Select FQ sets they have so far, Ann Kelle's Urban Zoologie is my favorite. It definatly represents my inner child!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe Fig Tree Quilts Designer Select FQ bundle is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI am following you on GFC.
ReplyDeletecgreenleaf2(at)gmail(dot)com
I have to say that I'm currently drooling over Kate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteTerrain Collection. Love it!
cgreenleaf2(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh My Sha, you have an absolutely awesome blog, nearly as good as my favorite The Learning Curve! I love your tutorials, I learn something new each time. And of course I love Tula Pink
ReplyDeleteI don't change much at all, I am still so in love with Kansas Troubles Favorites Fat Quarter Bundle
ReplyDeleteAsk and ye shall receive...
ReplyDeleteCraizee Corners is AwEsOmE!
I have to say that I really like the Bunny Hill designer club selection... I was pleasantly surprised LOL
ReplyDeleteI am a brand new follower, thanks? Well, as it is that I am new here I dont believe I have fully grasped the awesomeness of your blog. I do see that you love quilt and food, that IS awesome. And I notice you have a food blog with is nice that you share. Took a peek at your projects. Believe I did the same jelly roll challenge. I didnt quilt mine but I too donated mine to Quilts For Kids and our local rep longarms the donated quilts. I did mine with a Bali Pop batik and was pleased. Also love your blue and brown disappearing 9 patch. OurLQS did one very similar and it's very beautiful. Finally, your giveaway is awesome. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI visited the FQS. I really am liking the bright, cheery fabrics of Kate Spain. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHi There!
ReplyDeleteYour site certainly IS awesome!!!
*VBG*
And all these give-a-ways - WOW!!!
Pls add my name in your virtual hat - I've just signed up as a follower!
Rosa Robichaud
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada
robich@rogers.com
I'm a new follower to your blog, I'm not sure how I got here? I've been looking around and I really like what I see. I'm putting you on my favorites list so I can come back often. I love your Bernina's, too bad we can have every machine we want and keep them all. Thanks for hosting this wonderful giveaway! ;>
ReplyDeleteCardinal Lodge Quilt Kit by Holly Taylor would be my choice for my favorite designer quilt kit. Thanks for the generous giveaway!!! ;>
ReplyDeleteWell, of course I'm a follower, and of COURSE your blog is awesome! I love it! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway chance. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to pick a favorite as I do love me some fabric and I LOVE Fat Quarter Shop, but I think Amelia is beautiful and I love the Tula Pink, too. But then I love...and then I also love... LOL
ReplyDeleteJust letting you know that I put your giveaway on my sidebar. Off to the dentist and then back to catch up on blog reading. :)
ReplyDeleteNew follower here!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is actually Tula Pink's Designer Bundle--so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteIt is sooooo hard to choose, but I think right now I might have a little quilting crush on Kate Spain and her terrain collection...
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower> I came from a blogpost on Honeyhill designs.
ReplyDeleteI'll be the odd one out. I have kids, so I would choose those cute monkies and ladybugs from Ann Kelle.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI think that the Sweetwater Designer's FQB would be my choice! Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSo many to choose from but I would have to say I love anything Kate Spain. Thanks for the giveaway. The Aurifil thread is beckoning me.
ReplyDeleteI am a humble follower. Your site is beyond awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love Kate Spain's Terrain Collection. You just can't go wrong with purple!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!!! Your blog is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!! Thanks for organizing such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Kate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle Terrain Collection. :)
ReplyDeleteTweeted the great news here :- https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/106271437135945729
ReplyDeleteI follow you on twitter (sorry could not find how to be a follower of your blog, the button was missing... perhaps because I was using firefox?).
ReplyDeleteGreat blog!
My favourite fat quarter clun bundle is obviously Tula Pink! Love her fabrics! Terrific giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCraizee corner is wonderful! Tula, Terrain, oh, no, I can't pick! And I'm following!
ReplyDeleteOh, and of course the Craizee Corner blog is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteNew follower! Your blog looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove Tula Pink's bundle!
ReplyDeleteHey there Sha, I am a new follower of yours and your blog "Craizee Ccorners IS AWESOME!!!!! I' new at the blogging thing, so I don't have a blog of my own started. Just don't know where to start.
ReplyDeleteThx for the chance to win.
I think my favority would be: The Amelia collection. I'm into pastels this yr because I have 4 baby quilts to do. lol
ReplyDeleteThx
I follow your blog; thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I love Bonnie & Camille designs
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I am a new quilter and just adore your Craizee Corners blog!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite designer select fat Quarter is Tula Pink's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle
Prince Charming Collection! I love the designson the fabrics.
I hope I win!
Adelian ;)
I just became a follower. Keep up the awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love tula's designer bundle, of course, but I'm also digging the bonnie and camille one.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite would be Terrain by Kate Spain ~ I'm a purple fan! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYou are so awesome that I added your button to our "Blogs,Sites & Things We Like" on the World of Charity Stitching Blog.
ReplyDeleteDona
www.worldofcharitystitching.blogspot.com
Can't decide between Tula and Me & My Sister Designs. Oh well, want them both!
ReplyDeleteKate Spain's Designer Select Fat Quarter Bundle Terrain Collection
ReplyDeletewould be just one of my choices
I'm a follower. I would love to win this amazing giveaway. Thanks for sharing it with us. This is amazing!! Hugs Ariane
ReplyDeleteThe designer select Hometown bundle is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. I love reading about the Guest Quilters on your blog. It's AWESOME! If I win, I will donate the fabric to World of Charity Stitching.
ReplyDeleteKate Spain's Terrain Collection would be a great prize! Thank you for having this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love Kate Spain as a designer.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower now!! lol
ReplyDeleteFound the button. :)
And you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI would have to take Kate Spains Terrain collection, love the blues in it.
I'm a new follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Designer Select bundle is Sweetwater's.
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