
Brown Bag Mystery 2025 is here!
We will be selling kits starting on Feb 10, 2025
You will be able to buy them online, in store, and by phone!
You can also purchase a custom kit if you would like! For custom kits, you get to pick 1 fabric and we will build the rest of the kit around that fabric. If you don't have a specific fabric in mind, you can also let us know the color, the style, the occassion, or the vibe you are looking for and we will make a kit to fit that!
On Feb 10th, come back to this web page and we will have a link available to get to the available kits for purchase.

FAQ
Can I buy a Brown Bag Mystery kit from any quilt shop?
- You can buy a Brown Bag Mystery kit from any Sewposium quilt shop. There are a limited number of quilt shops in the Sewposium group run by Karen Montgomery, but they are all local quilt shops with high quality fabrics and creative choices.
Do I need to have Facebook to join in on Brown Bag Mystery?
- You do not need Facebook to participate. If you do have Facebook, there is a Facebook group you can choose to join is you would like, so you can get video instructions, tips, tricks, and more with each pattern clue.
What if I live out of state?
- That's okay! We have people join in on Brown Bag Mystery from all over the world! You just need to have a mailing address that we can send your pattern clues to. Some people even buy kits from multiple shops across the U.S. so that they can get different fabrics. Each shop will send them pattern clues, so each kit will end up with a complete pattern.
What do you mean when you say pattern "pieces" or "clues"?
- By pattern "pieces" or "clues", we mean that the pattern to complete the quilt has been broken down into parts. One part of the quilt pattern will be sent to you each week as a "clue" or a "piece". This way you can complete the pieces of the pattern separately instead of having to read through the whole pattern all at once. What the quilt will look like is a mystery until you are done with all of the pattern pieces.
How will my pattern clue pieces get to me?
- Your pattern clues will get mailed to you from March through May. We cannot and do not send the pattern through email.
What if I move in between pattern clues being sent out?
- Just let us know when your address changes and we are happy to send the clues to a different address than the one you started with. Otherwise, you can also set up mail forwarding with your local post office if you would like.
Which fabrics are included in the kit?
- The kit includes all of the fabrics needed to complete the quilt top with the pattern pieces provided. Borders are optional, so those are not included in the kit. If you would like to follow our border suggestions, you can purchase a border separately and we will send it along with your kit. Otherwise, you can purchase the border at a later date, but there will be a separate shipping charge if it has to be shipped to you after you have already gotten your kit shipped. Binding and backing are also sold separately.
Is the quilt beginner friendly?
- The quilt is designed to be manageable for quilters of all skill levels! Since the pattern is broken up into pieces, this also helps with the ease of the pattern being completed. Plus, there will be optional videos you can watch on Facebook for additional assistance. People post in the Facebook group all the time with common questions that help. And we will be hosting classes after every clue if you would like opitonal in person assistance.
What if I don't understand a pattern clue?
- We are here to help! You can give us a call, email us at buzz@madbsbuzz.com or come in store and we are happy to assist. You can also use the Facebook group as a resource to ask questions. Karen Montgomery, other shop owners, and other customers are frequently in there answering questions.
Am I required to take the classes, watch the videos, or join the Facebook group?
- Not at all! These are all optional helpful resources available to you, but not required.
How much will shipping be on my Brown Bag Mystery Kit?
- Shipping will range from $0 - $10 for anyone in the United States. If you have any concerns, please contact us at (480) 964-8914
How do I contact Mad B's with questions?
- Email: buzz@madbsbuzz.com
- Phone: (480) 964-8914
- Or come in store and we are happy to help. We are open 7 days a week.
Can I buy a Brown Bag Mystery kit from any quilt shop?
- You can buy a Brown Bag Mystery kit from any Sewposium quilt shop. There are a limited number of quilt shops in the Sewposium group run by Karen Montgomery, but they are all local quilt shops with high quality fabrics and creative choices.
Do I need to have Facebook to join in on Brown Bag Mystery?
- You do not need Facebook to participate. If you do have Facebook, there is a Facebook group you can choose to join is you would like, so you can get video instructions, tips, tricks, and more with each pattern clue.
What if I live out of state?
- That's okay! We have people join in on Brown Bag Mystery from all over the world! You just need to have a mailing address that we can send your pattern clues to. Some people even buy kits from multiple shops across the U.S. so that they can get different fabrics. Each shop will send them pattern clues, so each kit will end up with a complete pattern.
What do you mean when you say pattern "pieces" or "clues"?
- By pattern "pieces" or "clues", we mean that the pattern to complete the quilt has been broken down into parts. One part of the quilt pattern will be sent to you each week as a "clue" or a "piece". This way you can complete the pieces of the pattern separately instead of having to read through the whole pattern all at once. What the quilt will look like is a mystery until you are done with all of the pattern pieces.
How will my pattern clue pieces get to me?
- Your pattern clues will get mailed to you from March through May. We cannot and do not send the pattern through email.
What if I move in between pattern clues being sent out?
- Just let us know when your address changes and we are happy to send the clues to a different address than the one you started with. Otherwise, you can also set up mail forwarding with your local post office if you would like.
Which fabrics are included in the kit?
- The kit includes all of the fabrics needed to complete the quilt top with the pattern pieces provided. Borders are optional, so those are not included in the kit. If you would like to follow our border suggestions, you can purchase a border separately and we will send it along with your kit. Otherwise, you can purchase the border at a later date, but there will be a separate shipping charge if it has to be shipped to you after you have already gotten your kit shipped. Binding and backing are also sold separately.
Is the quilt beginner friendly?
- The quilt is designed to be manageable for quilters of all skill levels! Since the pattern is broken up into pieces, this also helps with the ease of the pattern being completed. Plus, there will be optional videos you can watch on Facebook for additional assistance. People post in the Facebook group all the time with common questions that help. And we will be hosting classes after every clue if you would like opitonal in person assistance.
What if I don't understand a pattern clue?
- We are here to help! You can give us a call, email us at buzz@madbsbuzz.com or come in store and we are happy to assist. You can also use the Facebook group as a resource to ask questions. Karen Montgomery, other shop owners, and other customers are frequently in there answering questions.
Am I required to take the classes, watch the videos, or join the Facebook group?
- Not at all! These are all optional helpful resources available to you, but not required.
How much will shipping be on my Brown Bag Mystery Kit?
- Shipping will range from $0 - $10 for anyone in the United States. If you have any concerns, please contact us at (480) 964-8914
How do I contact Mad B's with questions?
- Email: buzz@madbsbuzz.com
- Phone: (480) 964-8914
- Or come in store and we are happy to help. We are open 7 days a week.