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.
Mother and Father of the Iditarod. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race was first run in 1973. Dorothy G. Page and Joe Redington Sr. were intrigued that dog teams could travel over the vast Alaskan land that was not accessible by automobile. Dorothy and Joe have become known as the âMother of the Iditarodâ and the âFather of the Iditarodâ. These two people felt strongly that this amazing piece of Alaskan history should never be forgotten.