Originally Posted by Deborahlees

I always make sure my sleeve has a pleat in it, as the rod needs to have some place to live. and always all the way across the top just below the binding.......

Another thought, I have been looking at a quilt hanging system available on ebay that does not require a sleeve. I thought these were very interesting......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quilt-Hanger...item51947f2099