Featured Seller!

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Well this is cool!  I'm a featured Etsy seller today on Pattern Marketplace!  What a wonderful thing to wake up to this morning!


Please check out the site here where you'll find a fantastic group of shops featuring vintage patterns and supplies for the sewing and crafting enthusiasts.

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