Finished matching Top Quilt

[strung2tite]

Just finished a matching TQ for the UQ I made last week. These were my first attempt at sewing and quite a learning experience. I have taken plenty of pictures for beginning to end if anyone wants more details. Later, I may add snaps where I reinforced the shell and liner on the inside, above and below the velcro (see pictures).

[strung2tite]

and more pictures.

[sclittlefield]

Really really nice looking quilt. I like the sewn-thru pattern you used, looks fantastic. What did you use for insulation? Dimensions?

[EastTexasHanger]

Quilts will be my next project when I get my nerve up, great job!!!

[strung2tite]

Thanks, I used 3 oz. primaloft sport for insulation. Momentum 0.9 oz taffeta for the liner and momentum 0.9 oz ripstop for the shell. I wanted black on one side, so it would dry faster in the sun in case it gets wet.
The top of the quilt measures 53" across for the first 18". After which, it tapers down to 42" at the foot end. The overall lenth is 84". I am 6'-1" medium build with 13 shoe size, and I still had plenty room in the foot box when closed. I move alot in my sleep and wanted a slightly larger quilt.

[Shug]

Looks fantastic .... been thinking about making a light TQ.
What is the temp rating on yours ya' reckon?
Be proud.
Shug

[strung2tite]

I figure about 40 degrees give or take. I guess it depends on other factors. But I would say 40. Shug just watched that BBQ video, now Im hungry again. Great job.

[gargoyle]

Really sharp. Nice needle work with the old school thread banger. Nice to see the classic machine working smooth.

[Slackdaddy]

Your hungry ????
After I just fed you smoked deer sandwiches ???
BTW nice top quilt, Amy sew that for you ?? :laugh:
Now I'll be comfy in your hammock, if you'd just keep your elbow out of my back all night!

[strung2tite]

LOL, Amie cant even thread the machine. I can ALWAYS fit more good food. That smoked deer was SMOKIN. Maybe you should make a video. But once again Amie sew, LOL LOL.....

Gargoyle, Thanks. The sewing machine is a 1941 Singer 201. It can only straight stitch. But, I have both a zig zaging and button hole foot that I still havent used yet

[TinaLouise]

good looking quilt you got there!! That's the fun of making your own gear, you get to make it to fit YOU. But that's only half the fun.... next, you get to test it!!! Oh, and then comes.... making your next quilt!!!

By the way, once you start down this path, there's just no end to it!

[Shug]

I figure about 40 degrees give or take. I guess it depends on other factors. But I would say 40. Shug just watched that BBQ video, now Im hungry again. Great job.
Thanks .... that seems right. The one thing I lack is a summer TQ ... but I never seem to summer camp anymo'......
I'll send over some pork.:laugh:

[Poppabear]

Excellent looking top quilt. That sure is some fine craftsmanship and sewing. Ya did real good!

[The Breeze]

great loooking top quilt now all you have to do is hit the trail and try it out