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.