Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll try it as Patrice suggested. That will take care of any holes, especially since it's a flannel. Since my "ties" are basically an embroidery stitch, it would still look okay, I think. I'm in the middle of making me a new flannel throw, so once I finish that one (HAVE to have at least one flannel throw for me to cuddle up on the couch!), I think I'll take a deep breath, baste it to death and try this. I'll let you know how it goes.