just use a batting that is good for tied quilts- you don't want one that needs to be quilted every 2"-4"---batts that are good for tied quilts say so on the packaging-
besides using the correct batting there is no reason not to do it how ever you want- some people tie some areas, hand quilt some areas, machine quilt an area and even machine embroider---all on the same quilt- you can do what ever works for you-and appeals to you....if we all did it the same-following some rule we would all just make the same quilt over and over
be adventurous!