Jack lines where and how should I attach them

[rjbaren]

I just bought some tubular webbing I want to use for jack lines. It has no loops or anything on either end...yet What is the best/safest way to attach these to my boat. I have deck cleats at the bow and stern, I also have a pad eye near the bow with a backing plate below that I can see in the anchor locker.
I don't know if I should have a 12" loop on one end, or on both ends, or maybe a small loop at the bow and use line to attach the small loop to the pad eye and have a 12 " loop at the stern to use with the cleat. I also read not the connect the jack line to close to the stern. Can I connect the jack line to the toe rail? Is is OK to just use cleat hitches with a way to lock them on? I am open to suggestions.
Thank you,
Rick