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Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 7:30 am
I just got a new quilt. I'm not sure how it'll handle cold weather but testing it over the past few night has found me wanting to do more than just tucking it in.
I might put some loose clips on it and use it katabatic style (freely sliding on loops over mat).
What do you guys usually do?
I might put some loose clips on it and use it katabatic style (freely sliding on loops over mat).
What do you guys usually do?
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 7:55 am
I just tuck mine. Allows more freedom to roll over , but I'm a restless sleeper.
Andrew
Andrew
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 8:03 am
I just tuck mine but I do have 2 sets of straps, one about waist level and one about nipple height. I don't run the straps under the mattress as I would think it might be a bit gappy then. Mine run between me and the mattress.
If it's cold I'll often put the middle strap on then tuck the top half.
A lot will depend on the width of your quilt. I always found with my 50" quilts (width at head end) I would have those strapped down on cold nights but there was a lot less width to play with.
Now I have 56" quilts and find myself less likely to get gaps etc due to the extra width. I also find less gaps on a exped mat compared to a neoair due to the difference in outer baffles.
If it's cold I'll often put the middle strap on then tuck the top half.
A lot will depend on the width of your quilt. I always found with my 50" quilts (width at head end) I would have those strapped down on cold nights but there was a lot less width to play with.
Now I have 56" quilts and find myself less likely to get gaps etc due to the extra width. I also find less gaps on a exped mat compared to a neoair due to the difference in outer baffles.
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 8:34 am
I've seen these 'Quit Wings' that will extend the neck width of a standard 48" or 50" quilt (depending on maker) by 7 " - taking it to about the width of Forest's quilt.
They allow extra 'tuckage'
Ive not used them personally though
Mine is enough to tuck in (but then I dont have a guy's shoulders)
Thye need to be atached with strips of Omnitape (which is like universal Velcro)
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/quilt-wings/
They allow extra 'tuckage'
Ive not used them personally though
Mine is enough to tuck in (but then I dont have a guy's shoulders)
Thye need to be atached with strips of Omnitape (which is like universal Velcro)
http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/quilt-wings/
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 8:59 am
I'm just finishing my second quilt. Will have draw cords at each end, Velcro and snaps for the foot box and a waist cord to keep it tucked in (under me, not the mat) The waist cord will use pack-style clips with tensionable straps.
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 10:27 am
I was thinking I was going to want straps but instead I just sewed a snap up at the top of mine. When the snap is closed and the top of the quilt is around my neck, the rest of the quilt just wants to follow by tucking in around my sides. I sure didn't plan it to work that way but it's fabulous.
My girlfriend likes my quilt so much that she twisted my arm into making one for her. So now I've got some more sewing to do.
My girlfriend likes my quilt so much that she twisted my arm into making one for her. So now I've got some more sewing to do.
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 3:38 pm
I tuck mine. As a restless sleeper this works best for me.
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 5:53 pm
I have a Katabatic, tried the straps but never used them out. As many others, I'm a restless sleeper and I just tuck in. If it's colder, close the snap up on top and I'm super comfy.
Re: Quilts: tuck, strap or ?
Mon 29 Jul, 2013 8:54 pm
The top end press stud is a good idea to stop it drifting off....thanks.....and so easy to add.
Andrew B, I know that a short length of Velcro is not that heavy, but wondering whether you actually need it on the foot of your quilt. My 3 press-studs hold it nicely together with the drawer cord foot. I was considering either a zip or Velcro when I made it, but decided that neither was really necessary. I'm glad you've got the quilt all made -it is a fun and easy project, and very satisfying.
Andrew A
Andrew B, I know that a short length of Velcro is not that heavy, but wondering whether you actually need it on the foot of your quilt. My 3 press-studs hold it nicely together with the drawer cord foot. I was considering either a zip or Velcro when I made it, but decided that neither was really necessary. I'm glad you've got the quilt all made -it is a fun and easy project, and very satisfying.
Andrew A
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