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MAQF ’26: the Recap

March 23, 2026
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MAQF ’26: the Quilts

Retail Shows / Wearable Art

MAQF’26- the Wearables

Bella BiFold / Carolinian / Double Take / Flaptastic / Gemini FlightBag / Seen at Show / Side Slinger / Sling Along

MAQF’26: Seen at Show

Carolinian / Cignet Phone Pal / Double Take / Easy Go Wallet / Everyday Attache / Expand-o-Matic / High Seas Convertible / pdf patterns / Quattro / Sling Along / Things I've Learned

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