Without this slack on the back, you may have a buldge on the front of the quilt where the hanging rod goes through. You can see this slack more clearly on the side view photo below. 9. Pin the sleeve to the back of the quilt, about 1/2 from the top. See photo below.
March 15, 2016 - Dallas Seavey wins his fourth Iditarod in five years. Additionally, he sets a new race record, beating his previous 2014 record. Facts: The race ranges from 975 to 998 miles long, based on whether the southern or northern route is being run.
When the Iditarod Sled Dog Race begins on March 1, it will mark the 42nd consecutive running of the annual competition. Every year, mushers and their team of sled dogs traverse more than 1,000 miles between Anchorage and Nome, Alaska.