I'm considering converting my bag to a quilt, and adding some down. I have a Feathered Friends Vireo, which is basically a zipperless tube bag that seems (to me) prime for conversion to a quilt. If I had the sewing skills, I would do it myself, but the time involvement in learning a new skill is just not worth it, especially to have it done properly. To me it just involves making a straight cut down the back of the bag, adding some down to the cut open baffles, and then sewing it up in a pretty fashion. I'm sure this is simplistic, but not so much. I'd like it to be like the Katabatic quilts, with slightly elastic back and a similar clip system.
Anyone out there doing this sort of thing? I've checked out a few local places but they want like $300 to do it, which seems pretty high considering the modifications and materials (~$50) required. I would just sell the current bag and buy a Katabatic quilt, but I can't get the fabric that my current bag has (tuck-stitched Pertex Shield), and they're backlogged beyond some trips I have planned soon.
