It is a very easy thread to use and for Wakko I used three different colors. All tabbies have a bit of lighter solid-colored fur around their mouth and for this I used Appleton crewel wool. When I saw this color I thought it looked just like his fur. As you can see by the picture, the tweeded effect of the yarn does a great job of conveying the texture of his fur. This thread really draws the eye, so I would not try to use it with fancy stitches.
Tent stitch is just fine.
Finally I filled in with the final color. In all fairness, I need to note that it was the last color which really made him look good. Without it, the results were just terrible, so don't despair if it looks bad partway through. Used by permission. Get additional tips and news about the world of needlepoint, in our FREE weekly newsletter .