> We use telescoping covers can we get away with no inner cover all year 
> round if we use one of these above in Maine?

We do.

> So you just cut up a carpet to the size of an inner cover

Yes.

> do you put a vent hole in the center?

No, but I suppose you could if you had a matching hole in the outer and a 
plug.

> What is and where do you get a "plastic quilt"

The local tarp shop will make them or you can iron one up using 4-mil 
plastic.
See http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/menus/topics.htm and look under 
"winter wraps".

I also discuss this a bit on Thursday March 25th, 2010 at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2010/diary032010.htm

> If you are using canvas, how do you keep it from blowing off if the outer 
> covers goes? And how do you keep it from hanging down on the frames?  It 
> gets propolized and stiff.  Some also use burlap sacks.  In either case 
> make sure the fabric is not treated with anti-mildew, fungicide, 
> fireproofing, etc.

Hope this helps. 

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