My mother made tied quilts all the time. She just used any kind of material. Wool, cotton anything available. Once she formed the top she would use a sheet for the back and put a wool blanket for the batting. She then tied it with crochet thread or some sort of heavy thread other than sewing thread randomly. Not sure how close she tied it but it held together for many years. They were very warm and lasted a very long time. I sure wish I had one of her quilts that she had done.