I've used W&N for hand quilting for years with no issues. I guess since it's what I started with I've just never known anything better/different. That said, I did finish up some hand quilting on a baby quilt for a friend. She exclusively used Quilter's Dream 100% but I don't know 'request' or other descriptor. I was very nice to hand quilt through and if doing an 'heirloom' quilt I would probably go with that or try wool or silk. For a utility quilt - as mine typically are - I'll stick with the W&N particularly considering costs.