Four Top Quilts

[camerooo81]

Lovely gifts. Better than a fruitcake.

Just curious on the U-shaped baffles. How did you sew them? And why the shape?

In my mind, this pattern will keep the down from shifting from the midline better than a straight horizontal or vertical baffle. The design is the same that Enlightened Equipment uses. It does take a bit more math to determine how much down each baffle section requires.

In order to sew, I used a continuous piece of no-see-um for each individual baffle. At the turning points, you leave the needle in the fabric, lift the presser arm, and then rotate the quilt before proceeding. To combine the top and bottom layer, you must connect the center baffle first and then work your way to the outside.

Probably a bit more time consuming than a horizontal or vertical baffle set, but I suspect better down distribution and less shifting.

[Wallyrob]

Awesome job, Cameroo81.

[OneClick]

Nice job! I'm always impressed with the DIY on the forum here.

[miyanc]

In my mind, this pattern will keep the down from shifting from the midline better than a straight horizontal or vertical baffle. The design is the same that Enlightened Equipment uses. It does take a bit more math to determine how much down each baffle section requires.

In order to sew, I used a continuous piece of no-see-um for each individual baffle. At the turning points, you leave the needle in the fabric, lift the presser arm, and then rotate the quilt before proceeding. To combine the top and bottom layer, you must connect the center baffle first and then work your way to the outside.

Probably a bit more time consuming than a horizontal or vertical baffle set, but I suspect better down distribution and less shifting.

MATH? I thought after school I wouldn't ever need math???? I try to point out to my son the areas where math and science are needed in real life. Even if its the concepts of things. I have to put DIY on the list and hope when he gets older he can make me such nice gifts. Good job on the work and good cheer.

[brianb]

Great work, these look awesome. I'm just finishing up my UG, and it came out nice, but I don't think the quality looks as good as these.

[rchang72]

In my mind, this pattern will keep the down from shifting from the midline better than a straight horizontal or vertical baffle. The design is the same that Enlightened Equipment uses. It does take a bit more math to determine how much down each baffle section requires.

In order to sew, I used a continuous piece of no-see-um for each individual baffle. At the turning points, you leave the needle in the fabric, lift the presser arm, and then rotate the quilt before proceeding. To combine the top and bottom layer, you must connect the center baffle first and then work your way to the outside.

Probably a bit more time consuming than a horizontal or vertical baffle set, but I suspect better down distribution and less shifting.

I like the thinking. Let us know if the shifting is less. I made one TQ with horizontal baffles and struggled with everything. But it's very warm and down stays in place.