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Old 08-13-2006, 01:12 PM
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Quilt Instructions

Although I’ve been looking into getting my own website to post my projects on, I decided to go ahead and post instructions for my down quilt here on the forum.

1. The Endeavor

Warning! This is not the easiest project to attempt. It is time consuming and can be tedious and frustrating. It took me three weeks of on and off work to complete it (15-20 hours of actual time), so be sure you have time to finish what you start. You will make mistakes; I made plenty of th NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here

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4. Sewing the Baffles

Sewing the baffles is tedious, so get ready. Important! Be sur NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 08-13-2006, 06:05 PM
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THANK YOU HANGER !!!!!!!!

Terrific job!!

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Old 08-13-2006, 06:54 PM
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Great instructions Hanger. I wish I had the time to do a project like this, but it looks like it wil NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-25-2006, 10:09 PM
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Did you make this one with the ability to close off the foot end into a foot box like the no snivell NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:23 PM
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:49 PM
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I'm just throwing ideas around, but it seems to me I'd be able to use a little bit less material if NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-26-2006, 06:35 AM
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Old 09-26-2006, 07:17 AM
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I do have a draw cord at the top for two reasons. First for underquilt mode. With an underquilt yo NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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Old 09-26-2006, 09:12 AM
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Ok, good to know.

Looks like my quilt will probably be tapered a bit, at least, bec NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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