Inside the 2026 Brown Bag Mystery: Two Step Tango

Inside the 2026 Brown Bag Mystery: Two Step Tango

Step into the excitement of the 2026 Brown Bag Mystery Quilt – Two Step Tango! 💃🕺 Hosted annually by designer Karen Montgomery, the Brown Bag Mystery is a much-anticipated quilting event filled with surprise, creativity, and community—and this year’s theme is all about rhythm, movement, and fun.

In this video, Lisa from Lori’s Country Cottage walks you through exactly how the Brown Bag Mystery works, what makes it so special, and how to get involved. You’ll learn what a mystery quilt is, how to choose your kit using the teaser fabric, and how the three exciting fabric styles—Tango (bold & dramatic), Salsa (lively & playful), and Waltz (graceful & classic)—help guide your choice without revealing the final design.

Lisa also explains:

  • What’s included in your mystery kit
  • Tool options (paper piecing or ruler-based methods) 
  • Important dates, including clue releases and the big reveal
  • How the private Facebook group works
  • The bonus project, trivia prize, and exclusive quilt label
  • Who mystery quilts are perfect for (and who might want to think twice!)
  • With step-by-step video clues released every two weeks and a supportive online community of thousands of quilters, this project is designed to be fun, flexible, and inspiring—no rushing required. 

✨ Are you ready to embrace the mystery and dance into a new quilting adventure? It takes two to tango… and one Brown Bag Mystery kit to begin!.

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