When I started making quilts, I used embroidery floss to tie them. I made 6 and 5 are still around over 20 years later. I have not had any tear at the ties, but my nephew wore out the blanket binding I put on his, he liked to rub it. So I replaced it twice. It was his comfort thing. Now occasionally I tie with variegated embroidery floss. I still like the look of it. :roll: