I really like "tied" quilts. Be sure to keep your ties 3 - 4 inches apart and off-set them. Start in the center of the quilt. 20 years ago, I tied my grandson's baby quilt and in 10 years the batting came apart inside. I had to take it apart, resew some seams and then I machine quilted it. It did not have the same softness to it as it did when tied. If I had tied closer together, it would have been fine. Just a word to the wise. It's a beautiful quilt and the baby is just precious.
I laugh at myself when I use the word "precious" as I remember this joke/story. A sweet little boy goes to preschool and the teacher has a problem with him not answering her when she calls on him. She walks up to him and says, "Henry! Why aren't you answering me when I call your name?" He says, "My name isn't Henry, it's Precious." Too cute.