Brown Bag Mystery 2026 - Blueprint

Brown Bag Mystery 2026 – Blueprint

Get ready for an unforgettable mystery quilting experience led by Karen Montgomery! This is more than a kit—it’s a fun, educational quilt-along filled with surprises, tips, and community.

Each kit includes a beautifully curated fabric bundle to create the mystery quilt. You’ll only see one fabric as your clue—the rest stays a surprise until the mystery unfolds!

Finished Quilt from this kit will be 60" x 60" BEFORE adding any borders.  You do have the OPTION to purchase 2 identical bags to make the quilt larger, Karen will discuss that option which will give you an 84" x 84" BEFORE adding any borders.

What’s Included:

• Mystery fabric kit for the Brown Bag Mystery quilt

• Access to the Private Brown Bag Mystery Facebook Group

• Karen’s video instruction for each clue + loads of educational tips

• Exclusive custom-made Brown Bag Mystery 2026 quilt label (included with every kit, while supplies last!)

📬 How the Clues Work:

Clues are released in Saturday videos by Karen on dates below.
We mail the printed clue sheets via USPS on the Friday before each Saturday release.

✅ You can get everything you need from the video
📄 The printed clue is simply the same information written down

🗓️ Important Dates:

• Bonus Project Video: Feb 14, 2026

• Clue 1: March 21, 2026

• Clue 2: April 4, 2026

• Clue 3: April 18, 2026

• Clue 4: May 2, 2026

• Clue 5: May 16, 2026 – The BIG Reveal! 🎉

Optional Finishing + Backing Add-Ons

Want the perfect finishing touch? Choose our Optional Finishing Kit and/or 108” wide backing add-on. Backing is available in multiple size options depending on how large you decide to make your quilt.

We will hand pick coordinating fabrics to complement your kit and help your finished quilt shine—trust the process, Chicks style! 🐥✨

Tool Options: Rulers/Templates OR Foundation Papers

To complete a few of the units in this mystery quilt, you have two great options—choose the method you prefer:

✅ Foundation Paper Method:
One set of foundation papers completes ALL required steps — no specialty rulers needed.

✅ Ruler/Template Method:
You may use these tools (many have been used in previous Brown Bag Mysteries):

• Folded Corner Clipper (CGRFCC) OR Quick Trim & Circle Ruler (CGRMT1) OR 45/90 Ruler (CGRMS4590) (just choose one)

• Crazier 8 Template Set (CGRMT7)

• Triangle Squared (CGRTMT2) + Perfect Rectangle (CGRTMT3) (used as a pair)

🎥 Karen will walk you through everything step-by-step in the videos.

Don't forget to grab the perfect thread, needles, and a new rotary blade to be ready for this fun event! Check out the recommended products for this kit.

Shipping
All orders are processed within 3-5 business days (excluding weekends, holidays, or pre-order products) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped. 

Returns
Items in original condition and packaging may be returned within 15 days of purchase for store credit (if item has been shipped to you, 15 days from date of delivery). Only regular-priced items may be refunded for store credit, unfortunately, sale items cannot be returned. Read full return policy here.