{"title":"Brown Bag Mystery 2026 Kits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"custom-brown-bag-mystery-2027","title":"Brown Bag Mystery 2026 \/ Custom Bag","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eKaren Montgomery’s much-anticipated 2026 Brown Bag Mystery — \u003cem data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eTwo Step Tango\u003c\/em\u003e — has arrived, and this year you get to choose your dance partner! Whether you love the precision of Foundation Paper Piecing (Poppy’s favorite technique) or prefer working with specialty rulers, this year’s mystery gives you two exciting ways to create the same stunning quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Brown Bag Mystery 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eBrown Bag Mystery is an annual, exclusive program available only through Sewposium shops. It’s a double mystery and eight weeks of pure sewing fun! Start by choosing a bag based on the featured focal fabric; the coordinating fabrics inside remain a surprise until after purchase. Every bundle is thoughtfully curated by Michelle at Poppy Quilt N Sew with the final quilt design in mind, so you can trust that your colors and prints will come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eAfter you receive your bag, you’ll join Karen Montgomery’s private Facebook group, watch the Welcome Video, and begin preparing your fabrics using the included cutting instructions. The first pattern CLUE will be released in mid-March, with new clues arriving every two weeks until the full design is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eClue mailing dates from Poppy Quilt N Sew:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eClue 1: March 21st\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eClue 2: April 4th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eClue 3: April 18th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eClue 4: May 2nd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eClue 5: May 16th - The BIG Reveal!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eOver the course of the program, you’ll not only uncover the mystery quilt step-by-step, but also learn tips, techniques, and construction strategies from Karen herself, along with encouragement from a nationwide community of sewists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Ways to Make the Quilt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eNew for 2026, you can choose your preferred construction method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eFoundation Paper Piecing (Poppy’s specialty!)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eUse foundation paper pads for crisp points, perfect alignment, and stress-free accuracy. Poppy Quilt N Sew is known for its love of paper piecing and this project is the perfect place to give it a try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eSpecialty Ruler Method\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003ePrefer ruler-based cutting and piecing? You can follow the same mystery using specialty rulers instead. Karen's recommended rulers are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poppyquiltnsew.com\/products\/folded-corner-clipper-tool\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFolded Corner Clipper\u003c\/a\u003e (CGRFCC) \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(198, 12, 48);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poppyquiltnsew.com\/products\/cg-multi-size-triangle-45-and-90-degrees\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e45\/90 Degree Triangle\u003c\/a\u003e (CGRMS4590)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poppyquiltnsew.com\/products\/cgrtmt2-cg-ruler-triangle-squared-ruler-9-1-2in-quilt-ruler\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTriangle Squared\u003c\/a\u003e (CGRTMT2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poppyquiltnsew.com\/products\/cgrtmt3-cg-ruler-perfect-rectangle-9-1-2-in\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfect Rectangle\u003c\/a\u003e (CGRMT3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/poppyquiltnsew.com\/products\/cg-ruler-crazier-eights\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrazier Eights Template Set\u003c\/a\u003e (CGRMT7).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included in Your Brown Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e6.5 yards of fabric for the quilt top; which finishes at 60\"x60\"\n\u003cul data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eWant to make it bigger?? Purchase two of the same Brown Bag and we will ensure the fabrics inside are the same so you can combine them into one larger quilt!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting instructions and all pattern clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to Karen Montgomery’s private Facebook group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo lessons and guidance from Karen throughout the program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Add-Ons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eTo make your experience even easier, Poppy’s offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eFinishing Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Coordinated border and binding fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eBacking Option\u003c\/strong\u003e – A perfectly matched backing for your quilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eBoth are optional and sold separately. 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