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title: Store
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A **Store** object holds a simple key/value store with methods for storing and
retrieving data. It is shared across the pattern, and is the recommended way
to pass data between your parts.

## Methods and Properties

A Store object exposes the following methods and properties:

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## Extended store methods

The store can also be extended with additional methods by plugins.

- Refer to [the Store Methods documentation](/reference/store-methods)
for more information and a list of store methods maintained by FreeSewing.
- Refer to [the Plugin guide](/guides/plugins) for information about how
plugins can be used to provide store methods.