I have been wanting to tie a quilt and one that I have ready for quilting is a log cabin pattern. I would like suggestions on where to place the ties; i.e., in the middle of the block or several places on each block? The blocks are 12" each. I hope I'm being clear in my questions. If not give me a nudge and I'll try to phrase it better.

Also, should I use a medium loft batting? I use Warm and Natural for all my other quilts.

I like thick batting and would tie in center unless the design or size called for more.

Generally, when you tie a quilt, you place the ties where four blocks meet in the corners.
However, it is your quilt and you may place them wherever you wish. No hard or set rules.
I try to use Warm & Natural for most things.

Have fun and Merry Christmas.

The tie placement is in accordance to the quilting requirements for you batting. If the batting says every 4" then ties should be placed every 4" or closer :wink: :D:D:D

your fist is the 'usual' placement for your ties; each place you put your fist would touch a tie...about every 4" in a grid like pattern. some people use purl cotton, some embroidery floss, and some yarns. when you choose a batting, the ones good for 'tied' quilts say so on the packaging, if it says it needs to be quilted every 2-4" it is not good batting for tied quilts. choose a batt made for the project you are making for the best results.

When I tie, I use the quilt pattern to determine where to place the ties. How wide are your logs? If they are fairly narrow, I would place ties evenly spaced in perhaps every other log. I would also use embrodery floss, and match the floss color with the log color. I tie closer than need be I think, but like that look better. And maybe it holds up better. Not sure. Anyway, this is just MY way. Because of physical reasons, I am no longer able to hand quilt, so tie most of them. I have tied GFG, which are 1 inch hexagon's, and tied in each hex. I know you will get lots of other ideas........all good ones I'm sure.