Taking Bookings Now ! Two Day Two Night Package:$165.00 pp dbl without instructor,boat ride,or voucher towards a winter activity;mid-week or weekend Nov. to May
Learn to Quilt in a Weekend with Sylvia !
$195.00 pp double occupancy weekend CALL 1-877-427-1112 TO RESERVE
$175.00 pp double occupancy weekdays
Addicted to Quilting..in Muskoka
Call 1-877-427-1112 to reserve
Kindred
Spirit's Group- Kempenfelt Quliters Guild at Woodland Springs Penlake B&B
Retreat
These women have been quilting from 10-30 years which averages 2 to 5 quilting
projects each, yearly, totalling well over 300 quilts. Their skilled backgrounds
include painting on porcelain, needlework, tailoring clothes, painting and sculpting
and a fascination with the history of quilts reflected in the technology ,materials
and lifestyles of the past. Mary remembers a Grandma Slater's house, jam packed
with materials and quilters gathered, exuding an energy that created a lasting
impression on her.
Chris is fascinated with the history of quilts that oftentimes reflected important
historical happenings. During the civil war quilts denoted a safe house for
slaves escaping to Canada in the Underground Railway by displaying on porch
railings or clotheslines, a coded message to escapees. A log cabin style quilt
with a black centre rather than the usual red centre meant a "safe house".
A wagon wheel quilt meant "get packing".
Some in the group are still
"seeking a specialty"
like Barb, but Chris and Wendy are experts with detailed applique, a technique
that surprisingly transforms material, thread and needle into artistic masterpieces.
Wendy recalls now in amusement, when she was shopping for the material for her
first quilt, how she insisted everything absolutely match. That was an indication
of her inexperience.
The feel of the fabric and the quantities of unending possibilities with scrappy
quilts is Mary's forte. Piecing in a serendipity fashion with colour selections
'as in nature' gives Heather a satisfaction with patterning. Kim's and Sherry
's forte is using their quilts to create relationships with others and making
quilting a part of their friend's lives too.
Quilting Myths Dispelled by "The Kindred Spirits"
1.Quilting is usually done by Grandmothers..NOT Age range can be from 8 to 88 says Wendy
2. You have to be skilled to be in a guild ...NOT Skill level does not affect inclusion says Chris
3.Everthing must match exactly .................NOT Serendipity -'as in nature''is best says Heather
4.Quilting is so expensive ..........................NOT Creativity with scraps can be economical says Mary
5.Quilting
is isolating .................................NOT Friendship
bonds in a guild grow like a
patterned quilt and these have affected our quilting styles and have expanded
our horizons, Joining a guild with a friend or sister guarantees quality time
together says Kim and Sherry.
6.Quilting
is insignificant ........................NOT Barb
urges all to label everything and keep a journal for family history. Kim and
Sherry make commemorative quilt hangings for sporting events, graduations, promotions
rather than sending a card which gets easily discarded and forgotten.
Quilts warm the home with caring and passion says Mary and just snuggling in
one is like a "special emotional hug."
NEW 2005 HUNTSVILLE STORE ! Call Joanne Misener 1-705-789-9982
GONE QUILTING inc.
Enroute
to quilting retreat at Woodland Springs B&B
Shop
at "The Quilted Cottage ",
Barrie
http://www.thequiltedcottage.ca
Woodland Springs Quilting Instructor SYLVIA.
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Each Latvian patch made by her students
in the rural community of Merdzene where she was teaching women to quilt,was
a souvenir of her 2 month stay. As Sylvia explained in the autumn issue of
The Canadian Quilter, she went to Latvia as a Volunteer Advisor with the Canadian
not for profit organization CESO.2003 "First, I taught them to use a
rotary cutter - they had never seen such a thing. Next, I had them making
a half centimetre seam allowance, and then we started in on a full size quilt."
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Select a date and then select up to
three lessons you and/or your group wish to have demonstrated and taught.Woodland
Springs quilting groups and LINKS TO FAVOURITE QUILTING WEBSITES.
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| Linda Hruska's Group -Mt.Forest /Guelph www.canadianquilter.com | Carol Miller
& Elva Holm Stratford Group www.thequilt.com |
Hamilton/ Kitchener Group | Mother and
Daughter Getaway www.quilterscache.com |
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| Mississauga/Pt SydneyGroup | Fiona's Birthday Party | Instructor Sylvia Bouchard | Chantal,Kerry,Marcia,
Janet,Marian ....Barrie www.thequiltedcottage.ca |
QUILTING LESSONS QUILTING LESSONS QUILTING LESSONS QUILTING LESSONS
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| Sylvia's
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Sylvia's
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Stain
Glass Appliqué
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-various ways of making bias strips
-applique with jewel toned fabrics to make a "stained glass quilt"
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BargelloWall
Hanging
{intermediate}
-create this deceptively easy bargello design
-use it as a wall hanging OR
-make two and make a quilter's tote bag |
Layered
Fans or Kaleidoscope
{int./adv.} single fabric layering techniques -tips on selecting a suitable single fabric
-arrange in 5 layers and cut and stitch to make a fan shape -or use 6 layers to make a kaleidoscope -similar to Bethany Reynolds "Stack and Wack" -layered cutting techniques
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Muskoka
Landscape
{beginner to intermediate } -use our design, use your own photo, or use an image of Woodland Springs B&B lake and forest to create your own Muskoka landscape fabric selection tips -Huntsville Store -perspective texture & applique techniques |
Paper
Piecing
Create Your Own Original Designs -learn the steps
-use our dragonfly pattern OR
- learn how to draft your own
pattern from a simple picture of your choice |
Choose to make one
or more of the following gifts :
Make your holiday or seasonal gifts in a weekend !!! Experimentation with arrangements of thetriangle blocks to get surprisingly different effects ---Serendipity ! Serendipity Triangles
Table Runner Hexagonal Two-Tone
Place Mats |
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Appliqué {int./adv.} Learn bias strips-various ways -applique using our pattern or create your own celtic design |
Mariner's
Compass {int./adv.} 15" block- simple method pattern NO COMPASS REQUIRED -an original
by Sylvia |
-picture
framing borders & strips -Sylvia's original Grandma's antique door -an option |
Tote
Bag or Quillo
Block Variations 12"OR 16"quilt block |
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| Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
Nine Patch 60"
lap quilt {beginner} learn basic chain piecing and basic rotary cutting |
| Quilting and Binding demos | Quilting and Binding demos | Quilting and Binding demos | Quilting and Binding demos | Quilting and Binding demos | Quilting and Binding demos |
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| Sylvia Bouchard | Sylvia Bouchard | Sylvia Bouchard | Sylvia Bouchard | Sylvia Bouchard | Sylvia Bouchard |
QUILTERS’ RETREAT WEEKENDS 2006
classes will be on a variety of styles which include : Muskoka Landscape, Celtic,
Stain Glass, Kaleidoscope, Applique' embellishments, Bargello, Fractured Picture,
Easy Colour Wash, Original Design, and Traditional Paper Piecing and more. Topics
taught will be as your group chooses up to 3 choices from above chart for a
selected date as outlined unless your group has a special request. Skills and
topics taught will match the needs of the group.
Our Weekend Package Includes:
-Two nights accommodation [ double occupancy]
-Welcoming appetizer tray
on Friday evening hearthside -You are welcome to bring your own wine
-Continuous hot abundant Muskoka
/Mennonite Meals and refreshments hearthside -menu on web
-2 continental breakfast ,
2 brunch of your choice and dinner Saturday night
-One hour boat ride on historic
Penlake (weather permitting)
-or voucher towards one winter
activity : snow tubing ,horse sleigh or dog sled ride or cross country/snow
shoe
-Quilting instruction and
guidance throughout the weekend
$195.00 pp double occupancy weekend CALL 1-877-427-1112 TO RESERVE
$175.00 pp double occupancy weekdays with instructor
[single occupancy -private room request -$50.00 additional]
Two Day Two Night Package:- $165.00 pp dbl without instructor,boat ride,or winter activity;mid-week or weekend;minimum 2
BOOK DIRECT WITH WOODLAND SPRINGS B&B MINIMUM
30 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
50
% down to reserve 14 days ahead and 50% owing on the date of the weekend retreat.
You may cancel up to 14 days before the date of the group
getaway with a $20.00 cancellation administration fee per person.
After the 14 days, if your group cancels you forfeit 50% ofyour money.
If you can get 6 people in your group, Woodland Springs B&B will offer your
group one gift certificate for one night/breakfast for 2 people {double occupancy},
November to April, for a winter break, subject to availability ,within a year.
Value $120.00
The goal of the weekend is relaxation
and fun while having the freedom to sew as much or as little as you wish.
Call Woodland Springs at this toll free number to request registration information:
1-877-427-1112
When your registration is received you will be mailed a project information kit which includes descriptions of the project options, fabric requirements, a list of what equipment you need to bring, choices, maps, en route quilt shops, etc. Patterns for the blocks for each project will be provided at the retreat. Please ensure your sewing machine is in good working order!
AWARD WINNING INSTRUCTORS:
SYLVIA BOUCHARD has been quilting since 1992 and belongs to the Canadian Quilter's Association and The Pine Tree Quilters Guild of Muskoka, where she has done many quilt demonstrations for her fellow guild members. Her Conway album applique' won the Viewers Choice Award at the last guild show 2002 and was judged grand champion quilt at two local fall fairs. She teaches quilt classes at local shops and at neighbouring guilds. Sylvia specializes in machine piecing,hand applique and embellishments,and hand quilting. Her emphasis is on teaching new skills and techniques by making smaller projects: once the student is comfortable with the new technique she can move on to more ambitious projects.
NANCY ROGERS,
a retired teacher from Mississauga, is an expert with crewel embroidery and
needlecraft and has taught many night school classes. Her 1979 entry in the
Canadian Living Magazine King Tut national needlework competition was displayed
with other finalists at The Art Gallery of Ontario. Her quilting hand applique'
skills include: 1-Celtic 2-Stain Glass 3-Bodric Perse 4-Shadow Applique' 5-Hawaiian
6-Mola 7-Pandau
Nancy's expertise lies primarily with hand stitching and careful selection of
contrasting and complementary colours. [available at special request]
CANADIAN
QUILTING ASSOCIATION
-THE CANADIAN
QUILTER MAGAZINE -
SPRING ISSUE 2002
PAGE 29- IMMERSE YOUR CREATIVE SOUL
"Quilt whisperings
," night time stories come alive at Woodland Springs
"You and your friends may feel it is your cottage too, with timeless weekends
just to quilt." "Provided spring and fall are: ample work spaces catching
the natural light from rows of quilt size windows lakeside,hours and hours of
individualized instruction from award winning quilters, quilt supply shopping
in Huntsville,......." Woodland Springs has 48 ft. of lakeside windows
with 24 ft. of table space.
"The quilts throughout the house represent a wide range of style and history. On most beds are serviceable blue cotton quilts with flannel batting, hand stitched in the 1920's. An ivory and rose Drunkard's Path -a wedding gift made in the 60's- still graces a pineapple style double bed on the second floor. On the 4 poster cherry bed lies a maize and green "sunflower " quilt from the 30's. This was a quilter's first attempt and was kept in a box for over 50 years -too precious for daily use ."....................On a honey maple bed lies a poppy flower quilt made from a kit from the 80's, startling in its contrast of scarlet, red and tawny orange tones on white background. The Tree of Life quilt "Norm's quilt" was carefully appliquéd daily by my mother after visiting Norm, my father in hospital for over a period of a year. The comfort in creating something beautiful to be passed on to the family eased the pain of saying good-bye daily.................
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Thanks for having us ..We had an incredible time ! Love The GROUP OF SEVEN...quilters that is ....! Ft. Frances, Oshawa, Sarnia,Mississauga October 2006 BEV,KRISTA,WENDY,TRACEY,LUCIE,KIM,LISA Ode
to the LADY O' B& B ..........................There was once a Lady
O'Lake Who is the nicest anyone can be ................Who plenty of GOOD FOOD We are the happy GUEST.............................Did she make She gives us her best ...................................At Eight go to bed So happy and rested we be ........................and rest her wee head LISA.........................................................and start again when awake..... LUCIE Seven
quilters we come There
was once a quilter at camp
This group will be remembered as the first group who didn't quilt Friday night, for their many kindnesses and the" hmmmmmm....this tastes wonderful" group . Also the "Swimmers in October" group ! and thanks for the little lacy decorations ....G Barrie Group Returning November 2005 Dear Gaye and George, Once again we have had enjoyed ourselves at Woodland Springs B&B quilting retreats inspired by both the view and the food.You are both very gracious hosts.Thanks for the great food once again.Looking forward to doing it all again next year 2006 . Highlights included ; Finding that Gaye had "the perfect quilting ruler" to share ; the smell from the wood burning fireplace; and each of us having our own room this time . new recipes -carrot sweet potato ginger soup with mushroom gougere pull and some old favourites -apple custard creamed rice,wheat berries with pecans and craisins,egg in a cheese souffle nest,blueberry bread puddings and white chocolate fresh fruit fondue !A fresh turkey dinner in front of the fire complemented by pumpkin pecan ice cream was a perfect break in a productive day . The Barrie Group ...missing Elana and Kerry this time ! Janet Hickling,Marion Barley,Chantal Hoffman and Marcia Boldt
KEMPENFELT QUILTER'S GUILD MAY 2005 Had the BEST TIME on our quilting retreat -this is our third annual retreat and our time spent with Gaye and George was by far the best . They made us feel so at home -food was amazing !!! Favourites were egg in a souffle nest ,apple pan dowdy ,cranberry with brie grill, apple cheese cake ,dressing for orange salad,Russian Apricot chicken,zucchini bread and the nutty granola parfait every morning by choice .What a relaxing weekend ! Chris O'Neill /Wendy Hubbert -Kempenfelt Quilters Guild- Barrie, May 2005 Dear Gaye and George, Thank you for the wonderful relaxing vacation away from the busy world.Sherry and I really enjoyed everthing -the wonderful food,[fav's were egg in a souffle nest,bean salad , apple pan dowdy , Russian Apricot chicken, apple pan dowdy , broccoli salad, fresh brschetta with moten brie , zucchini bread, apple pan dowdy ,,,and nutty granola - wonderful view , delightful forest walks, grand music , nice conversations with both George and Gaye ,and WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY !!!! As for our quilting time ...wow..... we got to finish our projects , have show and tell, spent time with wonderful friends and relax.Our group has 2 new members -the Musselmans ! Thanks again Kim Nicholson and Sherrie Paddock Barrie Kempenfelt Quilters guild -May 2005 Thanks again for the great retreat.The food was amazing.My favourite foods were egg in a souffle nest ,granola parfait,fruit brushcetti with molten brie,spritzer and cranberry pinwheels ,zucchini squares,apple flan cheese cake ,fig and brie appetizers.You are both great hosts.Felt right at home.In another day or so we could have had you both quilting right with us ! Barbara Mitchell/Heather Cassis Kempenfelt Quilters Guild,Barrie Ontario May 2005 Dear Gaye and George , It was a wonderul quilting weekend here by the lake .Thank you for taking such good care of us! Great food ,god music and conversation and lots of time to sew and quilt ! We needed this ! I enjoyed myself immensely.MY favourite foods were egg in a souffle nest ,breakfast parfait ,Broccoli salad,orange romaine salad, Fruit Bruschetti with Brie,Zucchini Squares Figs and Brie appetizer,Cranberry pinwheels,and liver pate with balckberry appetizer. Mary Greint...... Stitchin'Times Kindred Group, Kempenfelt Quilters Guild........ Barrie Ontario May 2005
FEBRUARY QUILTING GETAWAY 2005 - The Coffee Drinkers Quebequois
Dear Gaye and George, Just what I needed! Thanks for taking such good care of my friends and I.The charming atmosphere helped me relax and therefore enjoy this quilting retreat. I truly enjoyed the company and canversation.The food was exceptional.Thanks also to Sylvia for her patience,instruction,and advice,We hope to do it again sometime. Until then, Petrina Cartafu- Gatineau,Quebec We were here on a quilting retreat and got lots done .Gaye ,your cooking is wonderful. I ate all weekendand enjoyed every bit .For us having a weekend off from our duities and just having time to do something we love with people who share the same interests [Sylvia,Gaye ,Petrina ,and Chris ]was the best ~Thanks to Sylvia for your many tips and your beautiful little handmade gift. Thanks to you Gaye and George for your hospitality. I would really like to come back! Karen from Gatineau ,Quebec February 2005 APRIL QUILTING RETREAT 2004 from Barrie Ont. Our kindred group came to Woodland Springs for a quilting weekend.We were all made to feel at home right away.The meals were fantastic.I highly recommend the Penlake Puff and the creamy apple rice pudding .The time passed too quickly.We are already planning our next quilting weekend away here at Woodland Springs. Thanks so much for the hospitality.We'll be back! Kerry Hatton, Barrie from ........ The Quilted Cottage -quilting store in Barrie http://www.thequiltedcottage.ca Gaye,George and of course Muff, Your hideaway retreat is wonderful! Your food choices on your menus were excellent.Very pampering ! It was great to have this much space for quilting and very inspring to look out over the lake while quilting and watch the ice go out ! Looking forward to coming back and having another quilting retreat here at Woodland Springs ! Marcia Boldt Thank you Gaye , Your home is wonderful and the meals were superb.We had a great weekend of sewing and will try to come back as soon as possible! Chantal Hoffman and Elana Cooperberg April Visit from a Quilter Extraordinaire 2004 Thank you Barbara Elias,Textile Artist,707-680 Queens Quay West Toronto www.barbaraelias.com for a lovely visit.I was inspired by your lifestyle and the way you have made quilting an integral part of your life.Your unique idea of creating a quilt from personal T-Shirts as a gift to a favourite coach,graduation gift etc.can be accessed at barbara@TheRunnersQuilt.com I thank you the gift of " Quilts and Other Bed Coverings in A Canadian Tradition" Reading about Canadian quilting and the part it has played in our heritage makes me proud to help in this time honoured tradition. We welcome you and your friends to a retreat soon at Woodland Springs and look forward to working with you ,Barbara. Gaye FIONA'S BIRTHDAY QUILTING RETREAT .......MAY 2003 "I slept like a baby and enjoyed all the healthy fun meals. I actually got some quilting done and had fun with friends. Gaye is such a wonderful hostess and we enjoyed her company!" Fiona & Allison Thank you for a weekend of marvellous Muskoka magic! Nancy H. What a lovely quilting weekend. Delicious food and beautiful surroundings made for a wonderful getaway! Karen C. It has been such a pleasure to spend such a productive and relaxing weekend with you. I've gained weight I am sure. I can't wait to come again. Evy G. Fiona's Birthday Quilting weekend. - pieced dragonfly with shimmering wings was a satisfying lesson -Celtic pattern with black on cream and celtic border became a Father's Day pillow present -now I know how to do Kaleidoscope patterns!!!! - very tricky and fun once you know how -finishing my daughter's first communion dress took up my time but I listened to all of Sylvia's lessons and learned a lot -guest speaker Mary Ann with her demonstration of landscape quilt art has inspired us to offer Muskoka Landscape Quilting Weekends..........coming soon Thanks from Gaye and Sylvia to each guest for leaving behind a swatch of material to help us with our friendship project. A great group! Celtic and Stained Glass Quilting Retreat - January 2003 - Mississauga /Port Sydney Group "Sylvia's written instructions and accurate drawings were very easy to understand." "Meals served around a crackling fire added to the warmth and friendliness of the weekend." "Small class with individual exact instructions/attention allowed us to work with no pressure and a positive feeling with plenty of support " "Lots of time for personal projects brought for completion together with lots of space on long tables beside 48 ft. of lakeside windows provided a great working atmosphere." "Macboo", Sylvia's label for her original designs were shared freely. "Food combinations were original with lots of choice." ...rhubarb muffins and almond carrot cake were favourites! "Visiting does and grown fawns nibbling from the feeders at the back door added to the beauty of a Muskoka weekend." "Thank you Sylvia and Gaye for a lovely weekend "...Katharine , Meaghan "The great food, the pleasant ambience, and the fellowship not to mention the quilting lessons!" Kelly and Barb Thank you for the quilting book for the B&B from the Mississauga quilters!! QUILTING RETREAT WITH CAROLINE BERCH - October 2002 Thanks for a wonderful weekend. I'll send you a photo of the finished quilt as soon as its done. Please consider more weekends for quilters. Thanks so much for your note and the wonderful recipes. I'm sorry I took so long to acknowledge it. I've been in a bit of a quilting frenzy lately! I think the weekend away was more than just a little R&R - it seemed to reaffirm not only my interest, but my abilities in quilting. Caroline was a most inspiring teacher and you and George have a lot to be proud of in your hospitality and such a beautiful home. I finished the autumn leaves wallhanging, and made a miniature version containing 25 3" leaves with all the leftover fabric (plus another quick trip to the quilt shop for the wonderful brown background fabric!). The metallic thread quilting lines give the illusion of blowing breezes. It was a successful project for my first attempt at machine quilting - and so fast! The larger wallhanging from our weekend with you will be donated to Carol Miller's Stratford quilt auction. From all of us, thanks for a most memorable weekend. I'll be pleased to share your advertisement for Woodland Springs quilt weekends in our guild newsletter. P.S.Woodland Springs lemon carrot cloud cake in Chef Pam Steel's book 'Great Canadian Baking' is on my menu for our traditional Christmas Eve family dinner, which I've been hosting for about 10 years. Thank you! Linda Hruska, Mt.Forest A great weekend of pure pleasure to quilt with no interruptions and to enjoy the company of others with similar interests. Margaret Frew Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Joan Tandy - Cedar Grove Wood Crafts, Durham Ontario Sharing quilting experiences and learning from others is always a pleasure! Sylvia Your warm hospitality, wonderful meals, and Muskoka ambience inspired our quilting experience and made for a perfect getaway weekend. Thank you Gaye, George and Caroline -Sandra Shore- Guelph Quilting Retreat May 30, 31, June
1 2002 - Having the freedom to quilt when you want ....early morn, noon
or late night uninterrupted by family, telephone or food prep is a dream
come true..There is plenty of room beside the lakeside windows for cutting
and piecing ........ 3 tables stretch 24 feet .........Woodland Springs
has a relaxing atmosphere to work at your own pace.... Elva The boat ride around the lake gave us a pleasant change from quilting and the fresh air ensured another comfortable sound night's sleep.Walking on the trails gave us lots of fresh air which made for a healthy appetite and a good night's sleep. Elva Leaving everyday cares behind and interacting with the support of other women renewed my energy level . Susan A. BID ON LINE FOR 299 DONATED QUILTS or call Carol Miller at 1-519-272-2588 for THE QUILT AUCTION - A BREAST CANCER SUPPORT PROJECT Plan on attending the final gala Saturday, November 16, 2002 at the renewed Avon Theater in Stratford Ontario.100% of the money raised through the sale of the quilts goes directly to Canadian Cancer Society office nearest the donor of the quilt and is designated for Society funded support programs. |
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