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.
The following year, Mitch became the oldest Iditarod champion at the age of 53. Musher Aliy Zirkle finished just 13 minutes behind the elder Seavey in the 2013 Iditarod. Zirkle is a two-time Iditarod runner-up and among the favorites to win the The Last Great Race in 2014.