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AQS Paducah’26: the Recap

May 13, 2026
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PPC35: Back to Tucson

Cignet Phone Pal / Katalina / Retail Shows / Seen at Show / Sling Along

AQS Paducah’26: Seen at Show

Cignet Phone Pal / Everyday Attache / Expand-o-Matic / pattern design / PortaPocketsPLUS purse Insert / Sling Along

the May ’26 Eye Candy Showcase

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So… with yet another pattern almost in the books, it's time to choose the ONE bag sample that will truly ...
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