First DIY TQ, getting started and need help already

[Dutch]

One of my first times putting in down was in a bathroom all sealed up hanging the quilt over the shower curtain rod. I thought I was doing good and then the forced air heat come on. Snow globe.

[bartlax4]

That's a mighty fine looking TQ! Congrats on a great job!

[Titaniumpyro]

That is going to be a great quilt.
Just in case the thought has crossed your mind, foam and fabric outlet in fletcher does not have omni tape.
Nice day to admire your handiwork with 4" snow laying outside.

[jn35646]

One of my first times putting in down was in a bathroom all sealed up hanging the quilt over the shower curtain rod. I thought I was doing good and then the forced air heat come on. Snow globe.

I can imagine. When I realized the kind of mess I was getting into, and just accepted it, it wasn't so bad. It did take a long time to vacuum everything up though!

That's a mighty fine looking TQ! Congrats on a great job!

Thank you! I am quite proud of it, I'd encourage anyone to take on the project, totally doable.

That is going to be a great quilt.
Just in case the thought has crossed your mind, foam and fabric outlet in fletcher does not have omni tape.
Nice day to admire your handiwork with 4" snow laying outside.

Ha, I went up there Saturday morning to find out, they'd never even heard of it. I also checked Wal-Mart and Michael's, no luck either place. I did find someone to help me out with just enough for this quilt though.

I also scored a matching HG Incubator in the same Argon Brown on the HF Marketplace yesterday, it was meant to be! As soon as I dig into this tarp project I'll be ready to hang and won't have to wait for spring!

[jn35646]

Finally finished this up last night and immediately put it to the test under my new hex tarp in my new hammock. First ever night in a hammock!

DIY Tarp thread: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...d.php?t=106547

Dutch came to the resque with some omni tape, even though he doesn't sell the stuff. Customer for life after my most recent interactions.

II sewed on some Velcro and pulled some shock cord through the bottom channel.


Took it outside and went to bed


Pretty good nights sleep for a first timer. The HG Incubator 20 and my quilt kept me cozy at 40 and rainy. I think I'm a cold sleeper so guessing this should do for about 30, probably no lower. I'm sure I can tinker with the fit of the UQ a bit. I did not adjust the shock cord to account for the angle of the lay in the hammock, a better fit might help on the bottom, though I think the top will be the limiting factor.

Thanks again to all those who share information so freely on here. I have spent a great deal of time digging though history on HF, so much good info here. Good people distributing that info too!