I am so happy to see this thread and the detailed answers. Currently, I have used Perl Cotton #8 on a table runner and have been very pleased. Arthritic hands prevent me from using the traditional smaller stitch with waxed quilting thread. Burying the knot, using 1/2 of the thread length at a time, and selecting wool applique hand needles have worked nicely. This topic/ info encourages me to try this for cross hatching on a wall hanging. Thank you