I know that I have seen somewhere that someone makes UQs without the down, and are just open on the one end to be stuffed and sewn. Please help!
Some background:
2 years ago I made myself a 3/4 UQ from one of those Ozark Trail Wally World sleeping bags. I removed the hood and foot box, then added some grosgrain ribbon for the shock cord. I also added some more down to it. I was pretty pleased with myself as this was my first "real" project with the ol' thread injector.
At this point I realize that there are a few issues with the UQ that need to be addressed. The main one is that the shape is a bit too droopy under the middle of the quilt and makes for a cold spot where the quilt does not contact the hammock. This is, of course, right under my shoulders. I also only have a cinch cord on one end of the quilt, so a cool breeze shoots up the one side.
While this was a fun project, I think that I would be better served harvesting the down into a better made quilt than trying to continue the modifications on this one.
Warmer weather is coming, and I want to sleep in my hammock! (If I get this figured out, it can even stay cold!)
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