Originally Posted by
Spiffyguy
...I have couple questions before I get rolling.
1. Are the V notches cuts or pleats? I seem to remember reading that an overlapped pleat helped the IX have a small air pocket to maintain heat.
*Jeff: I've seen it done both ways. I did pleats to save time... but it adds a tiny bit of weight vs cutting
2. Since this is going to be 70" long, or 72" I am not sure yet, that extra chunk of IX needs to go in there somewhere. Should I alternate putting it on either end so there is not a seam in the same place? or would there be better to do one at each end and split the middle layer in half and insert it in the middle? Hope that makes sense
*Jeff: I don't think a seam is a problem, as long as you fit the UQ properly so that there isn't any weight-bearing tension on it. I vote for keeping this simple and just adding to one end... I'd say foot end.
3. Regarding the pleats, since the quilt is longer than 60" should I increase the length or width of the pleats as well?
*Jeff: It seems logical that making the pleats both longer and wider would make the UQ fit better... with will make it insulate better. :)
That should get me going. Might have a question on the suspension when I get there.
Thanks