My new UQ made from Costco Down throw @ $19.99

[Mtngeronimo]

Tried making my quilt into a TQ Friday night and failed pretty miserably. Used grossgrain on the bottom to sew a channel on that I then ran shock cord through. Tried to cinch up the footbox and the grossgrain was way too stiff to cinch up...

Yeah, grosgrain is a little stiff for a full closure cinch. It works ok on the ends of my Uq because I don't have to go for full closure.

If I was to do it again I would use something lighter like twill tape or just fold a hem and channel the ends without an edge binder.

On another note, I used 7/8" grosgrain and it is a little tight getting the cord to feed and run smoothly. A wider tape would be much better.

[GingerR]

After a coupla prototypes created from an old sheet, duct tape, safety pins and binder clips, I'm going to start sewing tomorrow. Sounds like I'll be doing something similar to Mtngeronimo, cutting a single quilt and attaching the smaller portion on the larger portion. I cutting a curved pattern, so won't be leaving it rectangular and I'm going to give velcro a shot along the long edges, with a channel and draw cord on the ends. Thanks for the tip re: not using grosgrain for the end channels, I have 1" and it sounds like I'll wish I used something else.

BTW the attachments in your post won't open and threw me an error, do others have that issue as well? Or is it just me?

[Mtngeronimo]

BTW the attachments in your post won't open and threw me an error, do others have that issue as well? Or is it just me?

I tried reloading the attachments this morning. I'm not sure what is up. I submitted an inquiry to Admin. I'll try editing the nonfunctioning attachments.

I'll be interested to see your finished product.

[Keehar]

Pictures opened up fine for me. And you did a fantastic job on this!

[brianb]

Agreed, nice job. I've been holding off on modding mine, but reading your build notes gave me an idea I'm happy with. Cheers

[jscudds]

anyone have a sku number for this down throw? looks like it might not be available at Costco in Canada

[Flash Grundelore]

anyone have a sku number for this down throw? looks like it might not be available at Costco in Canada

"Only in stores"... so far...

[fodder]

I keep looking in my store in Virginia with no luck. Are others finding it pretty universally available in your area?

[jscudds]

need a upc or brand name,... are they Kirkland branded?

[daverr]

Brand is "double black diamond"