Originally Posted by clem55
I used Perle Cotton when I tied mine, tied in square knots, left about 3/4 ends( after trimming). I used a color that matched the main color in my quilt. It comes in lots of colors. I found it strong enough for tying , it has a slight sheen and held up well to washing in the machine. Hope that helps.
I am new to quilting and this is what I am using.