Please check with show contact, guild website or a quilt shop in the area to verify information...............................................

                                                            

New Shows not in the 12th Edition.
Legend
Location of show. Click on month next to the city to view the information about that show. Shows are listed by Date in their respective month, not by City.
Statesville - Jan
Manteo - March
Morehead City - May
Asheville - Sept
Greenville - April
Dallas - April
Fayetteville - May
Wilmington - June
Burnsville - Aug
New Bern - Oct
Washington - Sept
Waxhaw - Oct
Salisbury - May
Mooresville - Oct
Hickory - Oct
Granite Falls - Aug
Franklin - Oct
Asheboro - Nov
Colfax - Sept.
Durham - Oct
Raleigh - June, Mar
Sanford - Jan, Oct
Flat Rock - Oct
Maggie Valley - Oct
Shelby - Oct
West Jefferson - Sept
Wilkesboro
Sept
Concord - Oct
Spindale - April
Lincolnton - Sept
Morganton - Sept
Marion - Sept
Charlotte - March































January
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Sanford            Annual, 2nd Fri & Sat in January
The Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace
Shopping, Shopping, Shopping            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.quiltersgallery.net       Email: gnaeandqfam@gmail.com       Phone: Patti Cline, (704) 376-2531
Location: Dennis Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford, 27330
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: The Quilter's Gallery, Cleveland,
35 + vendors for your shopping pleasure! Fabrics, books, sewing machines, long arm machines, buttons, yarn, mixed media and more. Free parking and food available on site.




Statesville            Annual, Last Weekend in January
The Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza
Shopping, shopping, shopping!            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.quiltersgallery.net       Email: qnaeandqfam@gmail.com       Phone: Patti Cline, (704) 376-2531
Location: Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center St., Statesville, 28677
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: The Quilter's Gallery, Cleveland,
35 + vendors for you shopping pleasure! Fabrics, books, sewing machines, long arm machines, buttons, yarn and mixed media all under one roof. Free parking and food available on site.


March
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Manteo            Annual, Most of March
Priceless Pieces Past & Present
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: roanokeisland.com/CalendarOfEvents.aspx       Email: festivalparkinformation@ncdcr.gov       Phone: Tanya Yound, (252) 475-1500
Location: The Art Gallery -- Roanoke Island Festival Park, , Manteo,
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 5, Sat & Sun 10 - 4       Admission:      
Sponsored by: , ,




Charlotte            Annual, 2nd weekend in March
Charlotte Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.charlottequiltersguild.org       Email: quiltshow@charlottequiltersguild.org       Phone: Karen Korzan,
Location: Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Stateville Rd., Charlotte, 28269
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5       Admission: $6, download a coupon      
Sponsored by: The Charlotte Quilters Guild, Charlotte,
Over 200 quilts will be on display with a projected 45 vendors available for great shopping.Please plan to shop also at our wonderful Boutique benefiting the Guild Outreach program (each year we provide over 500 quilts to local hospitals)




Raleigh            Even Years, March
Capital Quilters & Carolina Longarm Assoc. Show
Vintage View            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): March 14 - 16, 2014
Contacts       Website: carolinalongarm.com/blog/quilt-show/       Email: QuiltShowChair@CarolinaLongarm.com       Phone: ,
Location: Kerr Scott Building-NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, 27607
Hours:       Admission:      
Sponsored by: , ,


April
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Spindale            Odd Years, 3rd weekend in April
Rutherford Quilt Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.rutherfordquiltguild.org       Email: conniewells1124@gmail.com       Phone: Connie Wells,
Location: ICC Student Union Gym, Isothermal Comm. College, Spindale,
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5, Sun 1 - 4       Admission: $3      
Sponsored by: , ,
A non-judged show with viewer choice ribbons. Raffe Quilt, Vendors




Dallas            Odd Years, 4th Saturday in April
Community Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.freewebs.com/quiltmakersgastoniaeca/index.htm       Email: quiltmakers@bellsouth.net       Phone: Pam Bryson, (704) 865-3291
Location: Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, 28034
Hours: Sat. 9 - 4       Admission: $3      
Sponsored by: ECA Quiltmakers Club, Gastonia,
Quilt exhibits include New & Antique Bed & Lap Wall Hangings, Miniatures, Younger Quilters, Wearable Art, Household Items. President's Challenge Quilt Raffle Drawing @ 3pm. Shop at our Boutique.


May
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Morehead City            Annual, Fri & Sat following Mother's Day
Coastal Stars Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.crystalcoastquiltersguild.org       Email: csquiltshow@gmail.com       Phone: Carol Stens, (252) 808-4060
Location: Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, 28557
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5       Admission: $6      
Sponsored by: Crystal Coast Quilter's Guild, Morehead City,
125+ Judged Quilts, Raffle Quilt, Special Exhibits & Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Guild Boutique, Vendors




Salisbury            Odd Years, 3rd weekend in May
Salisbury-Rowan Quilters' Guild
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website:       Email: bjbruce1@carolina.rr.com       Phone: Barbara Bruce,
Location: First Baptist Church, First Ministry Center, 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, 28144
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 6, Sun 1 - 4       Admission: $5                   Click here for show flyer.
Sponsored by: Salisbury-Rowan Quilters' Guild, Salisbury,
Judged Show with 150+ quilts on Display, Raffle Quilt, Special Exhibits, Boutique, Vendors




Fayetteville            Annual, Late May or Early June
North Carolina Quilt Symposium 2013
Home is Where the Heart Is            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): May 23 - 26, 2013
Contacts       Website: www.ncqsi.org       Email: totolyozd@aol.com       Phone: Debbie Grice,
Location: Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville,
Hours: Thur 3 - 6, Fri & Sat 8 - 6, Sun 8 - 11       Admission:                   Click here for show flyer.
Sponsored by: NC Quilt Symposium & The Tarhell Quilters Guild, Fayetteville,
This show changes venue each year. There will be a quilt show with a special exhibit showing the 13 Best of Show winning quilts designed and hand-made by our guild member, Anne Francis. NCQS13 will feature many vendors, a Small Quilt Silent Auction, an opportunity quilt, evening lectures, and many other events. Classrooms and dorms are handicapped-accessible and air-conditioned. Full time boarders will have their food included in their tuition. There will also be lots of Memorial Day weekend activities in Fayetteville, one of our finest military towns. Registration for the Symposium will begin January 2013. www.tarheelquilters.org for class/housing registration packets-$5


June
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Raleigh            Annual, 3rd weekend in June
Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed): June 20 - 22, 2013
Contacts       Website: www.sewingexpo.com       Email: info@sewingexpo.com       Phone: , (888) 699-6309
Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, 27601
Hours: Thurs & Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 5:30       Admission: $10      
Sponsored by: Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, Westlake,
Welcome to Original Sewing & Quilt Expo! Get ready for three full days of extreme satisfaction and personal fulfillment when Original Sewing & Quilt Expo comes to Raleigh! After holding 135 events in other cities across the country, we?re finally able to bring the Expo?s excitement and resources to this vibrant city and the new Raleigh Convention Center. It?s going to be GREAT. This year?s Expo will be brimming over with classes and workshops, trunk shows, how-to demos and more, all about fashion sewing, embellishment and surface design, machine embroidery, ?crafty sewing? and....lots and lots of quiltmaking. Happening in classes and workshops, in the Display Gallery, on Stage and in retail booths inside the Exhibit Hall, it?s all there for you to enjoy ? for just three days this year. Mark your calendar today!




Wilmington            Annual, last weekend in June
Quilters By The Sea Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.quiltersbytheseaguild.com       Email:       Phone: ,
Location: Temple Baptist Church, 709 George Anderson Dr., Wilmington,
Hours: Fri 6 - 9, Sat 9 - 5, Sun 11 - 4       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: , ,
Over 150 quilts on display. Challenge Quilts, Resale Booth, Boutique Booth, Raffle Quilt, Vendors


August
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Burnsville            Annual, 1st week of August
Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.mountainpiecemakersquiltguild.com       Email: mountainpiecemakers@gmail.com       Phone: Myrna Stephens, (828) 682-7472
Location: Town Center, 6 North Main St., Burnsville, 28714
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 5, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 1 - 5       Admission: $3      
Sponsored by: Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Burnsville,
Wonderful Quilt Display, Challenge Displays, Raffle Quilt, Lectures, Vendors




Granite Falls            Annual, August
The Cotton Quilt Outdoor Quilt Show
Quilter's Reunion Outdoor Show            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Aug. 24, 2013
Contacts       Website: www.thecottonquilt.com       Email: thecottonquilt@yahoo.com       Phone: Martha Annas, (828) 244-7797
Location: The Cotton Quilt, 4900 Troy Rd., Granite Falls, 28630
Hours:       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: The Cotton Quilt, Granite Falls,
Weather permitting, quilts hung outdoors in the trees and on buildings. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven ground. Not responsible for accidents. Admission is free!!


September
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Wilkesboro            Annual, first full weekend of September
Wilkes County Quilters Show
A Harvest of Quilts            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.wilkesquilters.org       Email: ttlstal@aol.com       Phone: Terry Staley,
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler St., Wilkesboro,
Hours: Fri 9 - 6, Sat 9 - 4       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: Wilkes County Quilters Guild, Wilkesboro,
Quilts on Display, Judged Challenge, Special Exhibits, Silent Auction, Raffle quilt, Boutique, Vendors




Morganton            Annual, Month of September
Burke Quilters' Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.burkequiltersguild.com       Email:       Phone: ,
Location: Morganton Municipal Auditorium, 410 S. College St., Morganton, 28655
Hours:       Admission:      
Sponsored by: Burke Quilters' Guild, Morgantown,




West Jefferson            Annual, 3rd Weekend in September
Ashe Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website:       Email:       Phone: Brenda Cole, (336) 246-3230
Location: Jefferson Station, 230 Hice Ave., West Jefferson,
Hours: Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10 - 4       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: Ashe County Piecemakers, West Jefferson,
Held in Conjunction with the Arts Council Studio Hop. Quilts on Display and for Sale, Viewers' Choice, Appraisals, Special Exhibit, Vendors




Lincolnton            Odd Years, 4th weekend in September
Piecemakers Quilt Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.ncpiecemakers.org       Email: peggiep1@mac.com       Phone: Peggie, (704) 677-2775
Location: First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Rd. (150 by-pass), Lincolnton, 28092
Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Lincolnton,
Quilts & Wearable Arts, Donation Quilt, Quilt Vendors, Door Prizes, Fat Quarter Basket, Demonstrations, Plenty of parking. Handicap accessible.




Colfax            Annual, September or October
Piedmont Quilters Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.piedmontquilts.org       Email: gohumphrey1@gmail.com       Phone: Gail Humphrey,
Location: Piedmont Learning Center, 8818 W. Market St., Colfax, 27235
Hours: Fri 9 - 8, Sat 9 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Randy's Quilt Shop, Greensboro,
(Schedule Change: listed in Oct. in the book) Over 100 quilts on display, vendors mall, Reffle quilt, Basket Raffle, Boutique, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, AQS Certified Appraisals.




Washington            Even Years, late September
Sharing Our Quilting Treasures
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website:       Email: PamilcoRiverQuilters@gmail.com       Phone: Melva Lawrence, (252) 717-9879
Location: Washington Civic Center, 110 N. Gladden St., Washington, 27889
Hours: Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10 - 4       Admission: $4      
Sponsored by: Pamlico River Quilters, ,
A judged quilt show, including wall hangings, bed quilts, home d?cor & wearable art. Quilts from the show challenge, ?A River Runs Through It? interpretations of the Pamlico River. Bed turnings showing antique and older quilts and a story told about them. Quilting demonstrations. Handmade gifts, holiday and home d?cor items for sale. Some quilts for sale. American Sewing Guild display. Vendors selling items.




Asheville            Annual, Late September
Asheville Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.ashevillequiltguild.org/show.html       Email: katie@winchell.us       Phone: Katie & Roger Winchell, (828) 298-2560
Location: WNC Agriculture Center, Just off I-26 (Across from Asheville Airport), Asheville,
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 5       Admission: $6      
Sponsored by: Asheville Quilt Guild, Asheville,
Over 200 quilts, more than $7,000 in Prizes, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, Opportunity Quilt, Vendors, Gift Shop




Marion            Annual, late September
Mountain Glory Quilt Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.mtngloryfestival.com       Email:       Phone: , (828) 652-3551
Location: McDowell Arts Council Assoc., Downtown, Marion,
Hours:       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: , ,
See the mountain tradition of quilting alive and well with dozens of quilts and quilted pieces. The Quilt Show has been a beautiful and colorful addition to Mountain Glory Festival for many years and all are one of a kind works of art.


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Maggie Valley            Annual, 1st full weekend in October
High Country Quilters' Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website:       Email:       Phone: Elsie, (828) 926-9177
Location: Town Hall & Community Center, 3987 Soco Rd. (Hwy. 19), Maggie Valley,
Hours: Thurs - Sat 10 - 4       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: Maggie Valley Quilters, Maggie Valley,
Quilts, vendors, crafts & food in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Come and enjoy the leaves with us.




Concord            Annual, first Fri & Sat in October
Quilt, Wearable Art, Textile & Fiber Art Show
Splash of Color            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Oct. 4 & 5, 2013
Contacts       Website: www.cabarrusquiltersguild.org       Email: rverrierwatt@gmail.com       Phone: Rebecca Verrier-Watt, (704) 455-5236
Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 NC Hwy. 49 N, Concord, 28025
Hours: Fri 10 - 5:30, Sat 10 - 5       Admission: $6 or $8 for both days                   Click here for show flyer.
Sponsored by: Cabarrus Quilters Guild, Concord,
Door Prizes *White Elephant Sale*Silent Auction*Free Demonstrations*Quilt Raffle*Pfaff Sewing Machine Raffle. 35+ Local and Regional vendors - 200+ quilts local and national entries * Competition deadline August 12th 2013 * $3,000 cash and prize money for entrants. Over 30,000 SF under one roof. Free parking hosted by Cabarrus Quilters Guild. Best show in North Carolina.




Shelby            Odd Years, 2nd week in October
Foothills Quilters Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.foothillsquiltersguild.org       Email: enormorgan@carolina.rr.com       Phone: Eleanor, (704) 487-7486
Location: Cleveland County Arts Council, 111 S. Washington St., Shelby,
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5, Sun 1 - 4       Admission: $3      
Sponsored by: Foothills Quilters Guild, Shelby,
100+ Quilts, Judged Show, Viewers' Choice, Guild Challenge, Demonstrations, Donation Quilt, Door Prizes,




Waxhaw            Annual, 2nd Sat. of October
Barnful of Quilts
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.foxfamilyfarm.com       Email: vfox@windstream.net       Phone: Valerie Fox, (704) 243-0113
Location: Fox Farms, 7505 Sims Rd., Waxhaw,
Hours: Sat 10 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Waxhaw Presbyterian Church, Waxhaw,
150+ Quilts on Display, Other Fiber Arts also, Raffle Quilt, Demonstrations, Special Exhibits, Quilts for Sale, Vendors, Refreshments




Hickory            Every 3 Years, 2nd weekend of October from 2012
Quilts of the Valley
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.catawbavalleyquiltersguild.com       Email: librex@charter.net (use CVQG Show in subject line)       Phone: Libby Sigmon, (828) 324-6255
Location: The Hickory Metro Convention Center, Off 1-40/ Exit 125--1960 13th Ave. SE, Hickory,
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5, Sun 11 - 5       Admission: $5 or $7 for entire event      
Sponsored by: Catawba Valley Quilters Guild, Hickory,
More thn 100 quilts on display with vendors, boutique and demonstrations.




Flat Rock            Even Years, 3rd weekend in October
Western North Carolina Quilt Guild Show
A Harvest of Quilts            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.westernncquilters.org       Email: quiltshow@westernncquilters.org       Phone: Kay Thomas, (828) 891-6414
Location: Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W. Campus Dr., Conference Hall, Flat Rock,
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 - 4       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Western NC Quilt Guild, Hendersonville,
A judged show of approximately 150 quilts held in western North Carolina at the height of our fall folliage season. The quilts very in style from traditional to contemporary and artistic. Our Quilters Shoppe contains items hand made by our Guild members. There is also a merchants' mall. A few quilts are offered for sale




Sanford            Odd Years, usually 3rd weekend of October
Hearts & Hands ECA Quilt Guild Show
A Harvest of Quilts            Next Show Dates (when confirmed): Oct. 18 & 19, 2013
Contacts       Website: www.heartsandhandsnc.org       Email: info@heartsandhandsnc.org       Phone: Barbara Massengill, (919) 499-0453
Location: Dennis A Wicker Civic Center, 1801 Nash St., Sanford, 27330
Hours: Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Hearts and Hands/ECA Quilters Guild, Lemon Springs,
Best of Show Prize will be $300. Over 100 quilts, vendor booths, raffle baskets, raffle quilt, boutique with handmade items, door prizes, demonstrations, and a very special antique quilt display. Lunch will be available.




Durham            Even Years, 3rd weekend in October
Durham Orange Quilters Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.durhamorangequilters.com       Email:       Phone: Hope Brown,
Location: American Tobacco Campus, 324 Blackwell St., Bay 7, Durham, 27701
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: , ,
Show includes quilts and wearable art, winning entries in a judged competions, vendors, a members' boutique, fat quarter raffle baskets, and a raffle quilt.




New Bern            Even Years, Late October
Twin Rivers Quilters Guild Show
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.twinriversquilters.com       Email: lpcollins@embarqmail.com       Phone: Lynn Peck-Collins, (252) 637-3788
Location: New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front St., New Bern, 28562
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Twin Rivers Quilters Guild, New Bern,
Our 2010 Show Quilts for 300 Years, ties in with the City of New Bern's 300th Anniversary Celebration. The show will feature an exhibit of historic quilts, along with judged entries, quilts for sale, our marvelous Guild Boutique, a wide variety of Vendors and a gorgeous raffle quilt. Tickets can be pre-purchased by contacting a Guild member, or at the door. Entry registration information will be available on our website




Franklin            Annual, 4th Fri & Sat in October
Pumpkin Fest
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.renewingfranklin.org/pumpkinfest.html       Email:       Phone: Nancilee, (828) 349-0883
Location: Downtown Franklin, , Franklin,
Hours: Fri & Sat 9 - 5       Admission: Free      
Sponsored by: , ,
Special Exhibits, Scholarship Quilt, Booths, Food, Music




Mooresville            Odd Years, Fall late October or early November
Lake Norman Quilters
           Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website: www.bluemoonriver.com/LNQ.html       Email: wcram97@bellsouth.net       Phone: Michele Sheets, (704) 528-9746
Location: East Mooresville Intermediate School, 1711 E. Landis Hwy., Mooresville,
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: , ,
200+ Quilts on Display,Non- juried show with ribbons. Raffle Quilt, lots of vendors.


November
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Asheboro            Odd Years, 2nd Fri & Sat in November
Randolph Quilters Guild Show
Carolina Quilts            Next Show Dates (when confirmed):
Contacts       Website:       Email: nanewby@triad.rr.com       Phone: Neva Mewby, (336) 465-0855
Location: Central Carolina Comm. Church, 1128 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, 27203
Hours: Fri & Sat 10 - 5       Admission: $5      
Sponsored by: Randolph Quilters Guild, Asheboro,
This is a judged show with two judges giving critiques to all entrants and ribbons for outstanding quilts. We offer a hand quilted raffle quilt for $1.00 per ticket. Another highlight of our show is the mini quilt silent auction. You will find lots of hand crafted items in our guild boutique and one of our 9 venders will have every sewing and quilting gadget you could want. If you still haven't shopped to your hearts content then check out our sewers yards sale. There is sure to be something for everyone with nearly 100 beautiful quilts to spark your creativity


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