There is no "bad" needle. Use what works for you. I never buy "quilting" needles just because they're more expensive AND fewer in a pack than my universal needles. Universal works great when you're using regular sewing thread. If, when you're machine quilting, you want to use a thicker thread, like King Tut, or Sulky, you should change to the needle size that's recommended by that manufacturer, because you'll need a thicker needle with a bigger eye.
Relax. It's only fabric. It won't bite you, and it won't tell anyone if you let a naughty word out, or two.
