November 13, 2019 at 03:26PM Today's News!

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Knitweave sample ready to create something special for the next show! #AnthonyFrench #fashionfiesta2019 #knitweave #knitmaster #machineknitting #iceyarn #DoncasterMarkets #doncasterisgreat

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