I quilt using polyester embroidery thread all of the time. Not sure if you are meaning embroidery floss? I like embroidery thread, it is thick and only one strand is needed. But all I do is with my machine :D:D:D
There are also even heavier weight threads available, they would show up even more. Embroidery thread is 30wt and there are 20 and 10wts too :D:D:D