Going to 18" on the darts should work just fine, especially with the longer quilt length. Side darts are a good idea. That's how Mac does his designs. I haven't done much with side darts, but I can't see any big negatives.
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Longer darts would be good for the ends. I make all darts six to eight inches long. There are diminishing returns for long darts, because it's the edges and the fabric near the edges that you want to shape.
I dart the ends, the sides, the corners...
First, I would build it they way it is designed because this is a proven method. However, playing with it during the construction is the best part. I would tack a few darts and then pin it up to a hammock and see how it fits with the longer darts before I committed to anything permanent. But I think MacEntyre is right, the longer darts may prove more useful on the ends with the longer quilt. I think this may accomplish very near the same effect as having draw cord channels in the end.
Hay thanks for the the input. I see great minds think alike. When I start,I will take some photos of the stages of building it.
Scott - Thanks for posting the instructions for this UQ! I just finished a slightly modified version w/ 4 layers of IX. The finished size is 66" x 47" and I darted the ends and the sides (but not the corners Mac...). I posted a detailed description in a separate thread under DIY. Also thanks to MacEntyre for his advise and input.
Thanks again for the instructions, tips and inspiration!
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Very nice Dave!
Scott,
How much does it weigh.
Sorry Scott, meant to address that to GvilleDave. Thanks for the response though!
Still lovin my IX UQ.
Mine being 66" x 47", 4 layers IX w/ just the outside covered in 1.9 RS weighs in at 24.7 oz w/ suspension complete.