We are sleeping under two quilts that were tied about 40 years ago. Have to replace a tie once in awhile, but the batting is still holding.
I agree. Once the batting shifts, it's awfully difficult to correct it in a finished quilt.
I like to use a high loft batting on tied comforters because they are so fluffy. I use Aunt Martha crochet thread for tying.
he last quilts I've tied were tied with embroidery floss or perle cotton. I used a double surgeon's knot and they are there to stay.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer my question. The above replies were answers to a question that I didn't know I had until I read them! I now realize I should have asked if I needed to use a polyester, cotton or blend batting when thinking about the possibility of the batting separating and rolling up. I remember seeing an old quilt that had balls of batting throughout where it had probably been washed and I do want to avoid that happening!