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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Posted by Michele McLaughlin at 1:01 PM

1 comment:

Allie said...: Happy St. Pat's day to you, Mickie!!; March 18, 2015 at 12:40 AM

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Michele McLaughlin: Pennsylvania, United States; A passionate quilt collector, I love sharing my enthusiasm about the history of quilting and the women who shaped our sewing. For information about programs available, visit my website at www.michelejmclaughlin.com or email me at mickiemclaug58@yahoo.com.

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