Thursday, February 7, 2013

The Sweetheart Dress Pattern Giveaway

 Recently this dress has been popping up all over the blogsphere. 
And it is all thanks to our friend Shannon (from luvinthemommyhood) and her darling Sweetheart Dress Pattern with it's signature heart cut out.
 
It's such a fun little number especially for Valentine's Day and I was so excited when Shannon asked us about giving it a whirl.  The pattern is downloadable, easy to read, comes in many different sizes (You can get all the details HERE.) and I printed them out the same day I got her email.
 
But then life happened...and it kept getting pushed aside.  Until the other night when I put my husband on dish duty and I finally got a chance to sew it up.  I couldn't believe how quickly it went together!  I only had a few minor things left to do by the time my husband finished cleaning up the kitchen. 
 
Now that's my kind of project!  (Especially the part with the husband doing the dishes while I sew part...yea, I could used to that....)
 My favorite part of the dress is how nicely it lends itself to using coordinating fabrics.  (I'm kind of a sucker when it comes to using coordinating fabrics.)
 
See:
 Look how cute that heart looks when you can peek through to the coordinating lining.
 
I love this fabric that I used for the dress.  I've had it for awhile now.  I used once in a window display that showcased Romantic Era ink sketches and I've been saving it for just the right project ever since.
It came from Windham Fabrics and I'm sure they don't still carry it but I wish they'd bring it back for a reunion tour.  I think it's pretty cool and I'd totally get some more.
 
Anyways...enough about the fabric, let's get down to business.  If you want to make a Sweetheart dress for your little one you can get the pattern HERE or you can leave it up to chance and enter to win one because...
 
Shannon is giving away one of her patterns to one of our readers!
Nice huh?
Well, that's Shannon. 
(Really, she has gotten more than her fair share of random emails from us asking all sorts of crazy things and she always answers them...honestly, the woman deserves a medal.) 
So, if you want to enter to win a Sweetheart Dress Pattern for your very own just leave us a comment...maybe a random question...or why you like Shannon to! :)
Good Luck and we'll announce the winner on Monday!
liZ

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119 comments:

  1. really really lovely! thanks for inspiration!

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  2. Wow this is realy lovely. I want this dress!! :-)

    But count me in for the give away, i love shannon too because she really shares so much with us. she has more free tuturials then the pattern she sell.
    So she is amazing.
    But i have to say, i'm from Belgium so may i play for this give away?
    (because it's PDF, and i'm follow you a couple months, and i'm sorry for my bad English)
    :-) Greets Daisy

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  3. Beautiful dress! I love that button too!

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  4. Wonderful work. Beautiful Dress! Shannon, how did you get started making dress patterns? Do you use former patterns for help or other items your children already own for sizing? I'd love to win this pattern!
    Sincerely, Kathryn

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  5. Grace's dress is gorgeous! Love the fabrics and twirly skirt. I've been eying this pattern since Shannon brought it out (LOVE her blog!!) Thanks for the chance to win.

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  7. My daughter would love that heart cut-out detail, and it's quite different from anything I've sewn, so I'm interested to try it!

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  8. My daughter would love this, between the full skirt and the cut out back, her two favorite things she wouldn't take it off!

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  9. I love it - especially with the contrasting fabric! I would love to win a copy of the pattern - my three girls would look so cute in matching party dresses :)

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  11. Gorgeous details on this dress...perfect for a little girl. Shannon rocks!

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  12. I have been drooling over that dress; my daughter would love it! Maybe for her Easter dress....

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  13. I am seeing this pattern all over blogland, but I like your version best! Vintage rocker! Awesome. :)

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  14. I'm just starting to sew up summer dresses for my 3 and 5 yr old girls. This would be perfect to add to their wardrobe.

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  15. I like Shannon cuz' she's so nice (always answers comments etc.) and this pattern is adorable!!!

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  16. Lovely dress! Would love to win it and sew a sweetheart dress for my four grandgirls!

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  17. adorable. I can think of lots of coordinating fabric I have to use... :)
    collinkh at yahoo dot com

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  18. I love all the versions I'm seeing of this dress pop up. Really lovely!

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  19. This would be the perfect flower girl dress for my
    granddaughter at her Auntie's wedding!

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  20. It is such a lovely, classic dress with the perfect details to make it unique!

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  22. Gorgeous dress!! I love the coordinating fabrics :)

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  23. This is gorgeous and I'd love to make it for my granddaughters!

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  24. Awwww, thanks ladies!!! Love how your version turned out! That fabric is awesome and I love the button detail! Thanks so much!!! Big hugs!

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  25. Wow - love your take on the Sweetheart Dress! My little five-year-old would flip for the tulle sash too :)

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  26. I LOVE this dress! Such a great print with that sash and all the small details! Thanks for sharing! :) mfrapp_83 {at} yahoo {dot} com

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  27. I love this dress. Every version I've seen has been stunning!!

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  28. Shannon is so great! You feel like you're really her friend when you read her blog and interact with her on FB. The dress is great and I'd love to make one for my daughter!

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  29. The fabric used in this dress is just beautiful, I have seen it in other patterns but this print is stunning!

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  31. I LOVE how you coordinated the fabrics! So pretty! Thank you for the chance to win!

    Would LOVE to get this for my sweetheart Hannah who just happens to love hearts and has her mommy's heart through and through!

    Thank you again!
    Amanda Kaye Grant
    robertkaye@charter.net

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  32. I love this dress! This is the 3rd giveaway I enter for this dress with no luck so far. Perhaps 3rd times a charm!!

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  33. It is amazing how this dress seems to flatter every girl I see in it. I would love a grown-up girls version.... If it's available, let me know!
    My godchild would love this rocking dress...

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  34. I really really love this dress, but can't spend the money on the pattern right now because things are tight... Please please pick me. I would love to win this pattern!!!
    Thanks!
    ashleycikerd@gmail.com

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  35. I love this pattern. I'm really new to sewing, but since I'm expecting my first wee one in a month I know I'll be doing a lot more DIY sewing projects in the near future. Is this pattern beginner friendly?

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  36. Lovely. Do you think that would fit one of my boys ?
    (just kidding, I have a niece too)

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  37. Love this pattern and love your addition of tulle! So cute! I would love this pattern!

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  38. I would love to try this pattern for my chubby little girl. I love your version of this dress.

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  39. I'd really love to have this pattern. The heart cut-out is just too darling! would be great to win it! (annikaferk@googlemail.com)

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  40. So cute and just in time for Easter. I would love to win this. Love that you are on facebook.

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  41. I love the fabric you used for the dress. I like using coordinating fabrics too when I make something. Would love to win this pattern.

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  43. Beautiful Dress! I just finished sewing my daughters yesterday. I have to ask. Where do you get your petticoats and the lace gloves for your little girl? My daughter is 2.5. I need a short one and a long one for her. Thank you for any help.

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  44. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! Cheers!!

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  45. Love the dress! Would love to make one!

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  46. Oh I would looove that pattern! How do you get your kids to pose so nicely. My girl always wants to make silly faces or gets food on her face no matter how shortly I had cleaned her up... She's 2.5yrs btw

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  48. That dress is adorable! Would love to make it for my 2 girls. sarajspeight(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)nz

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  49. I agree with the others, your blog post on the sweetheart dress is an inspiration! I love (ALL of Shannon's patterns, really) - but when I saw the sweetheart dress, I though, I WANT, but maybe I'm not good enough yet... Hope to win the chance to try!

    Cheers!
    Adrienne
    coastchick at gmail.

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  51. I love Shannon's blog. She's super duper talented and always seems so very sweet. Speaking of sweet, this pattern would be a dream to have!

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  52. Beautiful Dress - I would love to add the pattern to my collection!

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  53. Gorgeous! I'd love the chance to win, but I may just have to go buy the pattern if I don't!

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  54. This is a beautiful dress! Would love to have the pattern to make my daughter a dress for an upcoming photoshoot!

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  55. This is a sweetheart of a pattern...and I love her blog, it's wonderful !!

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  56. So beautiful! I'd love to try it out! Leave a random question, eh? Okay . . . what is your favorite cookie recipe? I'm having a cookie craving :-)

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  57. Ok, so I'm imagining a sweetheart dress with a lace-back cardigan for chilly weather. With the lace, you could totally see the heart cutout, but little arms would be warm and cozy! Pick me, pick me!!!!!

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  58. My girls would go nuts over this dress. I can see so many different possibilities for this dress.
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  59. This really is the cutest dress. And I am hoping to get lucky and win the pattern somewhere. (I'm thinking this would be a great Easter dress, or summer dress, or Oh no, I better buy more fabric!)

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  60. This dress is so sweet. What a terrific Valentines day giveaway!

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  61. I'd love to enter this give-away, it,s the cutest dress! So count me in, all the way from Belgium!

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  62. I'd love to win this dress pattern for my nieces.

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  64. this dress is so sweet. i would love to whip one up quick for my five year old! she's worn skirts and tights everyday for at least a month... she' dlove a new dress!

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  65. Love this dress! Would be perfect for my two girls thanks for the chance

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  66. Love her blog and this dress! Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!

    accoupons at gmail dot com

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  67. I like that you used the two coordinating fabrics for the skirt. Great dress!

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  68. I like this pattern. Hour dress turned out so cute.

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  69. Adorable! Love the 2 skirt fabrics!

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  70. This dress pattern is the prettiest one I have seen, and I love that it doesn't take a day to put it all together. You are very talented :)

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  73. love your version of the dress! i like coordinating fabrics, too, but tend to lean more toward thrifted fabrics because of cost :-P

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  75. I have a couple of sweetheart nieces who would love this dress!

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  76. That pattern is super cute and the fabric you've used are very pretty!! Would definitly have a go at it while it's still summer time here.

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  77. I WILL own this pattern by the time little Eddie starts walking. So I've got 6 months. Make it happen Simons! <3 Seriously though, thanks for the opportunity to win! And thanks Shannon!

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  78. Could this dress be any cuter...I SEW want to win!!! XXX

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  79. TOTALLY ADORABLE!! My grand-girls would look soooo cute in this dress.

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  80. This is such a beautiful dress! I love the fabric you picked with the button- very retro chic! This would make a wonderful Easter dress for my little gal :) finnblueyes@gmail.com

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  81. Would love to win this super cute pattern! I love it!

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  83. OMG! This is the most Beautiful girly dress I have seen in quite some time! Reminds me of the days when us girls would get really "dolled up" just for a Gal Pals Birthday party!! THIS is a Party Dress if I EVER saw one!! Oh, how I would love one in MY size!!!
    Thank you Sweet Shannon!!! You ROCK! kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

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  84. The first thing that popped into my head when I saw your dress was, "OF COURSE she had to make something gorgeous!" Now you're saying I can make it too? Yes, please! :-)

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  85. I would love to win this pattern- I already have the perfect fabric picked out! Thanks for the chance!

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  86. What a fun fabric choice! Is Grace wearing a fluffly slip under it?

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  87. Oh my goodness...what a cute dress!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  88. I love how this dress looks with a petticoat, gorgeous vintage styling!

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  89. That dress is gorgeous! I would love to make it for my 7 year old!

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  90. This dress has been on my "need to make list" for a really long time. And-- I LOVE Shannon's blog :)

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  91. Love this dress it is so cute! I love your fabric choice.

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  92. I have to admit I am completely jealous of the fabric. I'm a black and white/pop of color junkie when it comes to Wub's special occasion clothes. What a beautiful dress.

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  93. Love your choice of fabric as well as the sash! Very adorable pattern!

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  94. Oh my goodness! That dress is just darling! I don't have any children, but I can hint of at least four friends with little girls who would just love this!! It's the perfect pattern to add some fun girlyness to a classic little dress silhouette.

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  95. I am pretty sure it would take me days to make that dress but I am willing to give it a good try. My granddaughter would absolutely love the heart in the back.

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  96. What a cute dress! It would be perfect for Valentine's Day!

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  97. This would be the perfect dress for this years Father-Daughter dance! I hope I win... if not i will just have to purchase it, which is what I intended to do, but why not take a chance at winning it! *fingers crossed!!!!

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  98. I am dying! So incredibly cute! My little girls would absolutely LOVE this!! Here's to hoping I win :)

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  99. I am dying! So incredibly cute! My little girls would absolutely LOVE this!! Here's to hoping I win :)

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  100. This is BEAUTIFUL! I would love to try to make one for my little valentine!

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  101. This is the cutest dress. My daughter would love it.

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  102. This really is a darling dress, I love the "puff" you did with the skirt!!

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  103. I've been wanting this pattern for my granddaughter! Thank you for the chance.

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  104. Dying for this pattern! Love it!

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  105. i have been looking at this dress a million times. love the two types of fabric combined in your dress :)

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  106. So delicious. I took a sewing hiatus when my daughter was born; now that she's one, I'm getting back to it, starting with clothes for her (her birthday dress was based on your vintage holiday dress pattern). I'd love to make this for her for a wedding we're going to in June!

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  107. i love this dress and am hoping to win it and i will make my girl one and a couple of her cousins one each. it is great and will go good for this summer too. i have seen other things from shannon and she does a great job on sewing.

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  108. I've been asked to make flower girl dresses as a favour (panic) - the sweetheart dress would be perfect and maybe I could produce something presentable with this pattern.....I've never sewn from a PDF pattern and have only drafted a bodice once, (fail) - I am very in awe of the talent it takes to make these patterns available to download..... Here's hoping I get to give this a go!

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  109. I do love Shannon and that dress! I'm a follower of her blog and love her passion & humor :) Lovely job on Grace's dress too!

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  110. I love the convenience of pdf patterns and this one looks like a keeper. My random question is: When are you opening your Etsy shop, I'm dying to know what you will be selling!

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  111. A beautiful dress and I would love to own the pattern.

    ehesse1215@cs.com

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  112. This is so cute! It's perfect for Valentine's day or just a simple summer dress. My little ones would love it!

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  113. This is so cute! It's perfect for Valentine's day or just a simple summer dress. My little ones would love it!

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  114. Love the pattern! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  115. this is a precious dress. I would love to have the chance to make it for my granddaughter...the heart cut-out is a wonderful touch to this adorable dress. thanks for the chance


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  116. I am in love with this dress! Shannon's beautiful smile always brings a smile to my own face, and I like that she's in my neck of the woods here in the Pacific Northwest.

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  117. Every girl should own one of these. Even moms!

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  118. I love your dress! So cute! And man is Shannon awesome. I need this dress too. If I don't win I have to buy it. Mineminemine.

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  119. I have been eyeing this dress for a long time now. Love it. Would love to make it for my two girls. I follow shannon too. :)

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