Ah, thank you for some great links and considerations!
I was thinking of mostly the sturdier stitches like backstitch and blanket stitch or similar, and in small scale. Traditional Quilter makes a good point, I sure don't want it to fall apart!
Maybe I'll post a pic before I quilt it. I'm just finishing up drafting the pattern, not quite ready to cut and sew yet, so it will be some time.