Like Toverly suggests, I make two rod pockets and leave about a 1" space between them. That extra space allows another support so the quilt won't droop in the middle. I also make the sleeve seam so it faces the back of the quilt, not the inside of the pocket. When the pocket is stitched down, that seam is not visible.
Liked that suggestion of using the quilt fabric to make the rod pocket for any repairs that may need to be made in the future! Thanks, Tallchick!