I want to stitch on the pieces because it's an art quilt and I want to add detail to the work. I designed the pattern myself and my vision for it, really includes that stitching. There are holes all over from where I had to rip out the stitching and sadly some areas the fabric is damaged so I can't really "fix" it.... I'm going to have to start from scratch and make another one, but I don't want to if there is no way for me to stitch over the applique pieces. I don't have an embroidery needle (for my machine).... how is it different from a machine quilting needle?