Originally Posted by
ncsewer
Although you didn't ask, I recently read something explaining that the right needle makes a difference. You have to have strong enough needle to poke the correct size hole. I never knew this and tucked back into my brain to check on it the next time I FMQ
The needles I buy are labelled as "Quilting" needles ... you can buy different sizes, but the Q label, says it's for the actually quilting process. My understanding is that they are a little sharper, to punch thru all the layers and seams.
Of course, they can be used for piecing too!