I was honored to have my first line, Eliza's Indigo, selected for Frivol 3. A super cute tin, which holds fabric, two patterns, a pocket notebook and a quote.
Different Frivols have different goodies inside, a good reason to collect! I have now opened 2, One I keep pristine and the other I'll be packing with little sewing necessities,
This is the cute extra 'maker' block.
The pattern for it is on the other side of the card. The card that says...
I love quotes. This one has spoken to me since May of 2000. Why then? My daughter Rachel, quoted these words in her salutatorian speech. Along with a few other quotes, she eloquently spoke that evening, held our attention and left all the moms in the stadium without a dry eye. Of course her focus was on leaving the familiarity of high school and going away to college, starting a journey toward adulthood and a career.
Just two years later, those words came back to mind as I was diagnosed with breast cancer. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Since then I've applied it to everything and certainly my journeys...treatment, quilting, caring for my parents and more.
Whether a physical journey, or a spiritual journey, there is always a first step. Without that step, we stand still. When we stand still we don't grow, we don't experience, and we don't have fun. So we need more frivolity! More antique quilts to buy! More fabric, more brown transferware or blue or wooden boxes and carriers or TINS,,, Collecting make me happy.
Need to start a journey, or are you one one? So my advice: take a deep breath and take that step. There is always something to be learned. And maybe have some fun along the way. Journeys take different paths and don't have a time limit either. Nor, a set course.
This was in the doctors office yesterday. Routine bloodwork. They have a nice inspiration board... full of quotes!
Be inspired. Be brave. Try something new. There is always a new quilt make!!! and fabric to collect!!!
My friend Annette posted this on Instagram, and I reposted. She made the little quilt pattern in my tin. So cute!
Most everything I do has a purpose. A reason.
There is frivolity in playing with my granddaughter.
Madison and Minnie Mouse, and boxes from United Notions in the background. LOL. In our pajamas, most of the day. Totally Frivolous!
When was the last time you did something just for fun? Tell me a frivolity of yours in a comment, or simply a comment on this post and I'll send a Frivol to a lucky winner, or two, or three. Chances to win end at midnight Monday April 11 Texas time.
Visit other Moda designers, Minick and Simpson, Brenda Riddle, American Jane, just to name a few, as we celebrate Frivols. You will see postings on Instagram and Facebook too. Look for hastags. #modafrivolousfriday and #modafrivols
Until next time~
Betsy
When we traveled back to Oregon last fall, my DH indulged me by "making" me visit every quilt shop we came across as we traveled up the coast! Just for fun we started collecting Oregon coast-themed fabrics, with no particular plan in mind. His Oregon Memories quilt is in the hoop now - still having fun! There are scraps left over - more fun to come!
ReplyDeleteI love to just go to my grandkids swim practices spontaneously and surprise them. Thank you for the chance to win a Frivols. Yours is so adorable!
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A glass of champagne for no particular reason!
ReplyDeleteLove the little flying geese block. I do love making little quilts.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, yesterday after seeing a beautiful photo on Facebook of bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes in full bloom, my Sweetie and I jumped up from the breakfast table on the spur of the moment and drove south down to Lamesa. The hill country of Texas is just beautiful. We visited some antique stores on the courthouse square and had a fun, relaxing time together.
ReplyDeleteI love the whole idea of Frivols. As a quilter I feel that my quilting is frivolous at times even though there is usually a purpose to it. The last time I did something just for fun and for the joy of doing it was this week when I bought myself a bouquet of tulips - my favorite flower!
ReplyDeleteOn 2nd easterday we had a fierce storm in the Netherlands, otherwise the weather wasn't rainy. I still hadn't seen any lambs, so off we went for a walk to go see them. We had quite an adventure, trying not to be blown away by the wind, but we walked to a farm some miles away and we were rewarded with the sight of some lambs. They made our day ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappily, we walked home again and stayed indoors the rest of the day..LOL
Well, a tin of Betsy Chutchian fabrics would indeed make my day! I have seen these, but have not seen yours yet. They are, as always, sensational. You are such an inspiration. I went to Old Sturbridge Village last weekend just to look at antique quilts. Some would consider frivolous, but I say essential!
ReplyDeleteI love this line of fabrics! Frivolity? When my husband was on his last business trip, I stayed in my pajamas for a whole day playing with fabric in my sewing room. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
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I just love to sit on the patio and listen to the rain. When it rains here in SoCal, it's an event! I don't want to waste a minute of it, so I'll bundle up and get as close as I can get to it without getting wet. Heaven!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU FOR YOUR POST! FRIVOLOUS IS JUST SITTING IN THE SUNSHINE STROKING YOUR KITTEN! THANKS YOU FOR SHARING A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
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I just spent some time doing "grownup" coloring because my 5yo daughter begged me to! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo the last thing I did for fun was last weekend. My husband and I packed up and went on a weekend getaway to a goat show in Tennessee. Our buck that we showed took Grand Champion! We made new friends and just had lots of fun! Frivolous was our weekend theme! Good for the soul every now and then!
ReplyDeleteFirst let me say I love the new fabric, and little quilts. My frivolity these day is a rare day off from caring for my Dad with Alzheimers....and shopping antique shops and quilt shops. Also a Starbucks latte! Quilting has become my rock... my anchor to normality.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post, Betsy. Thank you for the reminder. Today, on a whim, I joined my husband at lunch w/ some of his business assoc. It was at Abuelo's, how could I resist party-crashing? Hugs & cheers to you.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of your Frivols! Thanks for the opportunity. chocolatewiskers@aol.com
ReplyDeleteBetsy, what a wonderful blog! I so enjoyed your trunk show when you were at the Quilted Moose! Love your fabrics! Great frivols!
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DeleteLove your blog and inspirations! Rearranging my sewing room on a Friday off of work. Now taking a wee break and the cats have snuggled down beside me for their for an afternoon cat nap. PJ mandatory for days like these LOL.
ReplyDeleteExtremely inspirational posting. Thank you Betsy. Fall Market 2015 was the last time I did something just for fun. I did it with three of my sisters. We had a fabulous time. 💞
ReplyDeleteThe last time I did something just for fun was with my grandkids. Anything they want to do is all right by me. Although, sometimes, getting up after playing on the floor is a tad difficult. Oh well, they are only little once!
ReplyDeleteI love to quilt but i love making summer bags and winter bags ....So i guess you could say i love to make seasonal bags ... happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteTime sewing with beautiful fabrics and drinking an ice tea , what a wonderful world!
ReplyDeleteMy frivololity are my grandbabies. Sweet blessings! Love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts and love to gift runners and lap quilts and make king size quilts for me so I`ll make a lap quilt.
ReplyDeleteMy frivol moments are go to have a coffee with my friends.
Hi Betsy...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing to do besides quilting is playing with my grandkids...and when they're not here, I play with my dogs...it may be frivolous, but also a lot of fun!!
Last week my husband and I drove to Ohio just eat a waffle at the Waffle House. There aren't any in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteI bought Classicand Heirloom Quilts and can't wait to make something. The frivol would be a good place to start.
ReplyDeleteOne of our favorite frivolous things we did was go on what we called quarter trips. We would decide distances either by time or miles (or we would vary the distance by choosing ones out of a bag), when we got there at the next intersection we would flip a coin to decide if we would go right or left. We have found ourselves in some fun places.
ReplyDeleteYour post today was full of inspiration and stories from your heart. Just spent the day wandering through several flea markets with girl friends. It was frivolous fun.
ReplyDeleteI started a piece unexpectedly last Saturday, just because I saw a pretty wallhanging on IG. Gave me an idea for a child's quilt. I haven't tried a Frivola yet, thanks for the chance. Loved your volors, reproductions are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI can understand wanting to keep your Frivol pristine--they are so cute! My latest frivolity was fabric shopping on grocery shopping day ;-)
ReplyDeleteI spent a fun day with my grown daughters today. Just lunch and some shopping. We laughed and enjoyed each other. Kay B
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric and frivol and your granddaughter is adorable. If I had a cutie pie like that around, I would want to be frivolous too!
ReplyDeleteMy frivol moments: taking my dog to her agility class and watching how happy she is playing with the other dogs at the end of the session-
ReplyDeleteBeing frivolous to me is often associated with great joy. Quilting brings me great joy!
ReplyDeleteBeing frivolous this afternoon playing in the sunshine with my grandchildren. Thank you for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeing frivolous means planning a new quilt when so many need to be finished. And reading a book in the middle of the afternoon.
ReplyDeleteA friend and I were coming home from a weekend quilt retreat. We stopped partway home in a beautiful lakeside town, stayed at the Hilton ( usually stay at budget places) went out for a lovely meal and breakfast the next morning and just indulged ourselves. It did feel very frivolous and a lovely end to our special weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the leap of faith quote. Right words at the right time! My Lizzie's Legacy layer cake arrived in the mail today. Woohoo for fun fabric purchased just because!
ReplyDeleteJust over a year ago; a friend of 40 years and I set off on a 3 day quilt shop hop across Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. Lots of laughs, lots of fabric, lots of fun. My family has had some major issues this since then but whenever Pam and I chat; we still giggle about all the fun we had. We are ready for another trip-whenever life permits!
ReplyDeleteFrivolous time for me is to go through my fabric stash and get reaquainted with all my treasures, and check out the new fabrics and projects.
ReplyDeleteI made a tiny quilt with 1/2" waste triangles. Nothing matched or lined up, but it was so fun and actually kinda cute. Talk about frivolous!
ReplyDeleteWatching my Grandkids laugh always gives joy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading your post! This week I had fun getting a little package together for my granddaughter and grandson and I'm hoping today on Skype I get to see how excited they are to open it. They get so excited about the little presents. I did include a little doll quilt for my 2 year old granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteYou are my new favorite designer. Love all your fabrics. Patiently waiting for Bramblewood, love it. Have your books, too!! Truly in love!
ReplyDeleteLove this line of fabric-have used it in 3 quilts, and it's so enjoyable to work with too. Have several fat's of your new line Lizzie's Legacy, such a happy line!
ReplyDeleteI love being frivolous with my 6 yr old son. He is almost an only child as his brothers are much older and while I enjoyed each and every one of my children, I know now how quickly the years pass until they are grown. I'm treasuring every moment!!!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy a chance to get away for a girlfriend weekend full of shopping, food, and fun! Time spent with kindred spirits is so good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteI love to spoil my husband and loved ones!! I try to make things for them that they don't expect!!
ReplyDeleteLove to spoil my husband and loved ones with special handcrafted surprises!! Fun fabric is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteQuilting, gardening, grandbaby....I'll take whatever I can get.
ReplyDeleteLove your new fabric frivolity!!!!! Just yesterday a friend and I went to "Junkstock " a fun outdoor show in Omaha, NE. I love old junk that becomes a treasure. We had loads of fun!!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the frivolous tins! The Heritage quilt is beautiful! Thank for sharing your journey!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I love about Frivols (aside from the wonderful fabric) is that those little tins are a reminder that it only takes a little fun to brighten any day - dessert first at dinner, put on some music and dance, sing good and loud while doing the dishes, have an "I'm just reading today" day, call a friend you haven't seen in a while, or open a Frivol!
ReplyDeleteQuilting and playing with my pets is my idea of fun!
ReplyDeleteReading this post was a gift for me today. I had rough news from the doctor this week. Time to put on my big girl panties and put a foot forward. Time to go play!!! Thankful I am a quilter and love fabric!! Reproduction fabrics are my favorite as well as the color blue. Your line is beautiful!!! I also enjoy my tins. Yours would be a special addition. Have a happy day today Betsy and thank you.
ReplyDeleteJust had my grandson with us for 4 days and when he visits, I learn to play video games and play long hand ball game. For me it's a treat.
ReplyDeleteRain in AZ is a welcome change of pace. Yesterday we were blessed with a heavy down pour.....kids dogs and mom headed out side to enjoy playing in the rain !!!! We had a blast! Wish I had some pics to capture all the fun....but sometimes it's just best to have memories of spontaneous good times ����
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my last comment was added. There is a asterisk by it. I love your fabrics. Thank you for having this frivol giveway.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics. Thank you for your frivol giveway.
ReplyDeleteFrivolous is looking on Instgram and reading blog posts for an hour! But what fun and inspiration! Love your fabric!!
ReplyDeleteMy frivolous moment is taking my dog to the dog park. He loves being able to sniff around without the limits of the leash, and I get to pet all the dogs.
ReplyDeleteFor me, being frivolous is getting lost in my sewing and quilting projects!
ReplyDeleteSitting at my machine quilting is frivolous time for me!
ReplyDeleteThis February I took my sons to visit my parents. We went to the neighbourhood playground every day and I played right along with them. It was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSplashing in puddles and laughing in the rain with my 2 year old daughter this afternoon. "Mummy I have the giggles!" These frivolous/treasured moments are what life is all about.
ReplyDeleteLove this! My mom was diagnosed with tongue cancer two years ago and after her many surgeries is now cancer free. Hopefully for good! She has taught me to sew and craft since I was a child and so happy for those memories. Yesterday was my birthday and she made me a quilt I've wanted for quite a while. She had secretly been making it for two months. It's amazing and I love how quilting can give families these memories!
ReplyDeleteI love collecting old things. Always wondering if the person before me loved it as much as I do. Love your fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am a mom to 10 and after many years of diapers and big wheels , roller skates and camping, my youngest and I are taking horse back riding lessons!! It's totally a dream come true and so fun! Since I am now a grandma of 12 this little Frivolity seems crazy but fun! We are having s blast!!😊
ReplyDeleteYour little tin is cute! Your fabrics are very pretty!!
Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis collection is gorgeous. Would love to win this Thank you for the chance
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your blog! And would love to win one of your Frivols! I think that .... A journey of thousand stitches begins with just one !!! I'm ready to begin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and inspiring post. Thank you! I'm waiting for a new puppy and feel frivolous just thinking of the fun I'm going to have!
ReplyDeleteAlmost at the end of my last detour in the journey of life: painting my house, which left little time for anything else. Now I am about to do my fabric/craft storage room. Itching to get it done so I can once again rediscover treasures and re-prioritize my fabric. However also facing the prospect of losing another daughter and grandchild to an overseas posting for 12 months! More travelling and less hugs!
ReplyDeleteOn Thursday, National Beer Day... Was s good day to be FRIVOLOUS! Love your quote too!
ReplyDeleteTook off driving today on a hunt for particular fabric pieces. No luck but of course I found other pieces! A gorgeous day for a drive. 😃
ReplyDeleteMy "just for fun" today was taking the time to do a late 40s/early 50s style pin curl set on my hair. I'm a huge fan of taking vintage things (like a retro hairstyle) and giving them a modern twist (I wear my hair hot pink).
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is beautiful. Love all the blonde curls.Thank you for the chance to win a frivol tin.
ReplyDeleteYour post was lovely, thanks for a chance to win that beautiful frivol. I have been eyeing yours since it came out. Wednesday was my birthday, my husband is out of town so I sat with popcorn, M & M's and watched the Dodgers play on tv, nice!!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabrics and design! Also, the inspirational quotes are great.
ReplyDeleteVisiting a local quilt shop while on vacation. Not frivolous
ReplyDeleteI am new to frivols! I would love to see one up close.
ReplyDeleteBeing frivolous is an afternoon with my daughter, shopping antique stores looking for things to repurpose.
Thank you for your explanation of Frivols!! I haven't heard of them yet!!! I love your inspirational stories behind your chosen quotes! Ive been on maternity leave and enjoy being frivolous with my three young daughters each day at home!! So excited to have 4 more months of leave to play, sew and build memories :-). I've found my way here through your Instagram, so far I've enjoyed browsing your blog and can't wait to read and see more!
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I have a bowl dark chocolate M&Ms near my sewing machine and I eat one every time I finish a block. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteUmm, buying fabric? I'm usually pretty low frivolity (five kids will do that to you, sometimes!) but occasionally I'll see something SO PRETTY that it just comes home with me. :)
ReplyDeleteFrivolous day is today. Super windy here in NC so hubby and I have taken a "for fun" day. We are still in pajamas at supper time and are watching Netflix all day. No sewing for me 🙁 And no tinkering outside for him but it's an unusual day when we do nothing. Thanks for the giveaway and would love to win!
ReplyDeleteYour fabric line and Frivols has always been one of my favorites! Would be so thrilled to win one!!
ReplyDeleteI just woke from a nap! Guess that counts. Love the fabrics in the tin and your latest book.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a ghastlie wall hanging and it's not even Oct.
ReplyDeleteI am crazy in love with your frivol and fabric line!! You are such a great designer!!! I'm just "catching on" to the Frivol thing and especially like the idea of mini quilts in a citem ltitle tin....what can be better than that!! It may be a frivolous thing....but I treasure my family, and of course....my sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the tins. I love the colors and the flying geese!
ReplyDeleteMy Darling Son and I are frivolous together...we see old movies at an old Art Deco theatre. We just saw The Breakfasr Club and Sixteen Candles and are off to an old Western next week. To journey with family is the greatest.
ReplyDeleteWe had our 3 seven year old nieces for a two night sleepover (our sons are grown up and the youngest moved out recently). We had breakfast, stayed in our PJs and my hubby made a fort with chairs and blankets which kept them entertained. We then packed away the 'fort' and had a pillow fight!! it was heaps of fun and I haven't laughed so much in a long time! It was an exhausting messy and noisy weekend but I loved it and realized that one needs to be frivolous and silly now and then!
ReplyDeleteI had a whole weekend of frivolity wit a group of friends last week when we made our own mini retreat and painted whatever we liked instead of a planned agenda. We had lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteFrivolous - a necessity in a non-boring life 😍 Great frivol tin, thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteWould love to win one and then it could come all the way to Australia!
ReplyDeleteThe best frivol moment is well spent with love ones like your cutie-pie grand girl.
ReplyDeleteWalking barefoot in the rain. Love your books and fabrics. Betsy, thank you so much for your generosity and sharing your wonderful stories.
ReplyDeleteLove this frivols kit! Ktknits@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely adorable! I can't wait to have grandkids to have lots of frivolous time with! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen working full-time, fun is frowned upon at work, but a brief stroll through a gift shop, antique shop or quilt store can feel quite frivolous and mind-clearing.
ReplyDeleteTo me being frivolous is doing what you love every day. Your life can change in a single moment so cherish them and do what you love. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. Thank you for your inspiring blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this fabric and this pattern seems very quick to stitch up and enjoy! Calling in for a sick day at work and staying home just to sew all day... that's a good frivolous activity! ;-)
ReplyDeleteMy almost 3yr.old Grandson and I spent the day playing on his level. I crawled on the floor racing cars with all the sound effects I could think of. Sang all the songs he come up with. Ate ice cream without worrying about drips. We swung on the swings, went down the slide. Went to a splash park,most importantly we laughed and laughed. We hugged , he hugged me spontaneously and called me snuggle puppy. It was the greatest day.
ReplyDeleteMaking new friends! Sewing in the studio today! Thank You for your wonderful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteFrivolity Days are starting the day spending a little more time with the LORD than usual, heading out to do a little quilt shop hopping, getting back to my quilting room for relaxation and a little fabric patting then choosing a quilting project to work on until about 4AM. TOTAL RELAXATION! I'm thankful I have a frivolity day every once and a while-usually on a Friday-HAPPY FRIDAY!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a wonderful friend, an awesome quilting instructor and your commitment to the art of quilting!
God has given us Generational Blessings!
I have been very frivolous this weekend, I spent all yesterday afternoon in my quilt cabin sewing away to my hearts content with my dog snoring at my feet and I am going out to a local village hall where a travelling quilt shop is visiting so I can top up my stash. Totally frivolous...
ReplyDeleteLucky grandaughter with such a grandma...
ReplyDeleteSuch a great inspirational post. So glad your health is better! Love your fabrics and they inspire me to quilt as they do so many others! The last frivolous thing I did was go shopping to take a break recently...it really did me good!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this Frivol. Thank you for this chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteI love to sit outside with our Golden for hours and watch the birds and do hand work. Thanks for the chance to win your Frivol!
ReplyDeleteThese tins are darling!!! I would love to win one!! Thanks for the chance!!
ReplyDeleteThese Frivols tins are just so cute...would love to win one!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win one of your Fivols. Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteA few days ago I tried out a new recipe - for mango tea cake.
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Love be those quotes and would love to win a Frivols tin to Our!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win your Frivols! The tin is adorable...and your fabric is lovely! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prompt to be mindful. It is difficult to push ourselves out of our comfort zone. I ❤️ #frivols!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your continued success!
ReplyDeleteMiss you!
Such a good thought to take that first step! Sometimes my "frivolous" is spending a whole day doing nothing but what I want --- no "need to do this, need to do that".
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I'd love to win after spending several hours "frivoling" away my time playing with our new puppy instead of cleaning house!! They are only small for such a short time!!
ReplyDeleteSweet photo of Madison! Sitting in the sunshine with our twin baby girls was priceless. Easter weekend. Love.
ReplyDeleteI love these Frivols! The tins are adorable and the fabrics are gorgeous .
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration. I think I do something fun and frivolous almost every day. Today was a leisurely trip to the farmers market. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThose Frivols are so cute! This was my year to go on the breast cancer journey. In May, I'll have reconstruction surgery and that will be the end, hopefully. Everyone says that I have had such a great attitude and how well I have done and I have tried so hard to make it that way. It really makes a difference. Many times I just did frivolous things and that really seemed to help get me through! kellam.susan@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI really needed your inspirational quote today. Funny, isn't it, how you never know how a few words will change someone's path. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love your new book and all your fabrics. Your frivol tin looks so adorable. I love days that I can stay home and just sew in my pajamas. Hope you have a lovely day!
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My frivolous thing for today is having dinner with my brother from Oklahoma City and brother and sister-in-law from Tyler and John. We're only one day late for our Sibling Day Celebration. It's been over 10 years since all of us have been together at the same time. Celebration is the spice of life. Barbara Cissne
ReplyDeleteSewing zipper pouches is my idea of fun :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful frivolous day occurred when I got to share my four year old granddaughter's first live theatre experience with the family. We saw Cinderella--a perfect play for a four year old. Watching her reactions was the best time ever. Thanks for the opportunity to share!
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