I really want to try this technique too. I watched a few you tube videos to get the idea. Here's one I liked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bpAIKbYd68
I'm not a hand quilter, but I do love embrodiery so I thought I'd approach it like a running stitch embrodiery project. I haven't tried it yet, but I have my supplies ready to go. Good luck!