DIY winter top quilt

My latest addition to my homemade gear collection;

A winter down top quilt
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0201.jpg
Laid flat
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0206.jpg
Cinched footbox
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0205.jpg
Down plug to stop draughts(still to be tied on to the cinch cord end so it doesn't get lost)
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0203.jpg
Inside
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0202.jpg
Cinched neck with adjustable cord, the cord loops over my head to stop it moving in the night and make a nice seal.
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSCN0210.jpg



The lowdown;

Warbonnet outdoors winter top quilt clone
Pertex 4 (very dark) brown shell
19 oz of 850+ cuin goose down (overstuffed at foot end and head end)
80" x 50"
14 x 5.7" chambers
3" polyester mesh baffles giving 3 to 5" of loft
Velcro footbox closure
3mm shockcord cinches
Gutterman polyester black thread
872g

This should see me warm down to about 0F/ -20 odd with my current setup.

I took a while making sure the length was spot on, I think I've succeeded.

I went for the cinched end over sewn so it's easier to dry round the fire if needed, as it opens up fully. Easier for me to store at home too.

It stands me at £90 all in, took my slow self 10 hours to make it, including having to unpick and re-stitch one side.

Onto the next project...........

Thanks for looking, hope you like :)


Pete.

I like it, great job! I would love to start making my oqn quilts :)

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Originally Posted by Yukon

I like it, great job! I would love to start making my own quilts :)

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Cheers Yukon :D

They're not daunting to make, this is my first top quilt and it was much easier than my underquilts.

Get one under your belt and you'll be away. HF is all you need for info, I wouldn't have started if it weren't for this place :)

Nice work! That thing looks warm! Eventually I will make some down goodies, but that is for next winter.

Nice work.... 32 oz respectable weight for 18 oz of fill....

I felt myself starting to sweat just looking at it!!!!!!!! Excellent job and I really like the draft stopper, thank you for sharing.

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Originally Posted by raiffnuke

Nice work! That thing looks warm! Eventually I will make some down goodies, but that is for next winter.

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Thanks Raiff :) Its addictive once you start with the goosey good stuff.

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Originally Posted by sr1355

Nice work.... 32 oz respectable weight for 18 oz of fill....

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Cheers SR :)
I could have gone for a lighter fabric, but I like the feel of this pertex 4 (1.9 oz/sqyd). The face side is lightly brushed. As its for winter, I wanted a little extra beef to the construction.

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Originally Posted by bigbamaguy

I felt myself starting to sweat just looking at it!!!!!!!! Excellent job and I really like the draft stopper, thank you for sharing.

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Thanks BBG, it felt warm enough to send me off to sleep on the living room floor on its first test! :)

I too admire those who tackle DIY quilt projects, so kudos to you.

That down plug is a real cool idea too!

Thats a mighty fine lookin quilt, Pete! I like the ingenuity with the plug. That's smart thinking.

I just finished my first quilt, a monster winter UQ. I was a little intimidated at first, but now that it's done, it actually was pretty easy in hindsight. A little practice with thread injecting things like stuff sacks and RL organizers goes a long way towards alleviating any fears, and in the woods, no one cares if your seam is a little crooked, as long as it works.

I'll be moving on to a TQ myself, and will probably use a very similar design to this one.

Nice! Great job :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Knotty

I too admire those who tackle DIY quilt projects, so kudos to you.

That down plug is a real cool idea too!

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Kudos to you mate, you taught me how to tie my shoelaces! :D

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Originally Posted by USMCStang

Thats a mighty fine lookin quilt, Pete! I like the ingenuity with the plug. That's smart thinking.

I just finished my first quilt, a monster winter UQ. I was a little intimidated at first, but now that it's done, it actually was pretty easy in hindsight. A little practice with thread injecting things like stuff sacks and RL organizers goes a long way towards alleviating any fears, and in the woods, no one cares if your seam is a little crooked, as long as it works.

I'll be moving on to a TQ myself, and will probably use a very similar design to this one.

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Thanks USM :)
It was nice to make and all the previous project sewing projects really helped.

If I made it again, I'd be tempted to use 21oz of down instead of 19.

I don't know what you mean about 'crooked sewing' though, all my seams are arrow straight! :laugh: ;)

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Originally Posted by HappyHiker

Nice! Great job :thumbup:

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Thanks Happy, glad you like :)

Looks nice. Where did you find the Pertex?

Ed