A Quilting Life Podcast

Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
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Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.

  1. 3d ago

    Josh Dunn from Moda Fabrics

    In this episode Sherri sits down with Moda Fabric's Vice President of Operations, Josh Dunn, while on the road in Dallas Texas at the 2026 Modavation event. Josh shares a brief history of Moda fabrics and how his father, Mark Dunn, first founded the company. Josh then shares his experience of growing up and working for the company from a young age and getting to learn and work in a variety of positions and roles. He discusses some of his favorite things about his current position, his vision for Moda in present day and future, current trends in the industry, and also shares the backstory of how his now very popular fabric shirts came to be. Thank you to Josh for sharing his story and insight with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33549 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Home - Piece by Piece Quilt Book by Moda: https://www.fatquartershop.com/home-piece-by-piece-quilt-book-moda  Together (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DTogether Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGame%2BDay%2BQuilt Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  2. Jun 29

    Episode 171: Defining Our Signature Style, Saving Fabric for the Future, & Blending Collections

    In this episode, Sherri and Billy first provide some more thoughts on their trip to Dallas for Modavation 2026. They give an overview of what attendees are able to participate in and see while at the retreat. Sherri and Chelsi then answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, iron-on interfacing, quilt panels, defining their signature fabric style, mixing cotton with woven fabrics, type of batting for different projects, and more! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33450 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Poinsettia & Pear Sew Along Start Date: July 9th, 2026! Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown Sparkle 2 (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  3. Jun 22

    Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY Interview, Shop Shout Outs & Upcoming Events

    In this episode, Sherri and Billy take the the show on the road as they share their first interview from the  Modavation event in Dallas, Texas with Moda fabric designer Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY. Sarah explains how she first entered the world of quilting and how she eventually let it evolve into everything she does today. Sarah designs fabric and quilt patterns, has authored a book, designs long arm pantograph templates, and travels around the country to teach each year. She shares how her unique background, prior to entering the quilting industry full time, as a professional pilot has helped shape different aspect of her new career as far as fabric design and a mathematical approach to her patterns and quilting. Thank you Sarah for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! This episode also features our first round of "Shop Shout Outs" form Modavation and Sherri shares some important announcements on an upcoming live stream with Cutterpillar on Thursday June 25th and an update on an upcoming sew along. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33414 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Picnic Stars (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DPicnic%2BStars All American Remix (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DAll%2BAmerican%2BRemix Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer Rainbow Quilt Color Method (Sarah's Book): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1711212948%2Frainbow-quilt-color-method-book%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_3%26crt%3D1%26logging_key%3D3f20c93df4061f1f54911ab0f8ac3104e76aee36%253A1711212948 Where to Find Sarah: Sarah's Website: https://www.sariditty.com Sarah’s Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SARIDITTYshop Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sariditty Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  4. Jun 8

    Integrating Basic Prints with Floral Prints in a Quilt and 2026 Summer Sewing Plans

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their plans for their 2026 Summer sewing. They then define what a "basic print" is and share how they like to utilize these prints in their quilt patterns. Then they discuss floral prints and show how these prints work with the basic prints in their quilts. They share how utilizing these two prints together can create a terrific finished product. Chelsi also goes in depth into her process of designing floral prints. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33311 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Hometown Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dhometown%2Bsummer Liberty Sampler (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3Dliberty%2Bsampler Chelsi's Together Pattern in Paper and PDF: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dtogether Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade  Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  5. May 18

    Creating the Midsummer Fabric Collection and h+h americas Trade Show Recap

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspiration and share more details about their new fabric collection, Midsummer. They discuss how this fabric line has been in the works for quite awhile and how they put their own signature touches on this red, white, and blue collection. Midsummer is expected to ship to quilt shops in December of 2026. Sherri then shares all about her recent trip to the h+h americas trade show. She discusses some of the differences between this show and the former International Quilt Market show they attended for over a decade.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33249 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from May 18th - June 1st 2026! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Magnificent (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DMagnificent Star Party (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DStar%2BParty Midsummer Fabric Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2mJPOF0mv0 Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  6. May 4

    Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt

    In this episode, Sherri welcomes best selling author Laura Vanderkam to the show. Laura's new book, Big Time come out tomorrow, May 5th, 2026. Sherri was able to read an advanced copy of this terrific book prior to their conversation and throughly enjoyed what she read and learned. Laura provides great advice for quilters to help manage their time better and create new opportunities to do what they love. A link to order her new book, Big Time can be found below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33216 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=our+town&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=US_Content_affiliates&utm_content=4689442&ranMID=54027&ranSiteID=doKkOzlwHPU-hMI_bzsp0NkWZ_InLUhLUQ&AffGroup=Content Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.etsy.com%2fshop%2fSherriQuilts%3fsearch_query%3dgame%2bDay" Big Time: https://amzn.to/3OCha9v Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  7. Apr 27

    Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms on the show! Camille is a fellow Moda fabric designer and was great source for advice and information when Sherri and Chelsi first started up their pattern and fabric businesses. Camille shares how she first was introduced to quilting and how she grew her hobby into a future business. She shares some of her quilting habits shares how she accomplishes her creative goals. She also shares a fabric collection that is in stores now, and two other collections that will be in stores soon. Thank you Camille, for sharing your quilting life with us today!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33158 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=star+crossed+remix Sunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Sunny+Days Use code AQUILTINGLFE for 20% off purchases at Camille's shop from 4/27/26 - 5/3/26 Camille’s Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/ Camille’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimbleblossoms November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

  8. Apr 13

    Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their quilting habits. They then discuss the difference between "pressing" and "ironing" and give tips on how to avoid puckering and wavy borders. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33104 Cure Hydration: Visit https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife for 20% off your order OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Special Offer: Use code AQUILTINGLIFEBOGO for a buy one get one sheets special offer from April 12th, 2026 through April 18th, 2026. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Summer Shores (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4vsdLKN  Weekender (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4t7dhYS Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

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Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.

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  • Creator
    Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Quilting Life Podcast
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