Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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I went through my mom’s stash of cross-stitch patterns from the ’80s, and I was NOT prepared for what I found. 😂 From workout towels and matching sweatsuits to vintage NFL logos and the ultimate California Raisins pattern, this was a nostalgic trip down memory lane! Which one would you actually make today?

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