I always like to use a "sharp" needle for my quilting - piecing, quiting, binding, etc. Go out to the Schmetz website:
http://www.schmetzneedles.com/all-about-needles/ for needle information. I usually use a Quilting Needle - mainly because that is the "sharp" that is readily available where I shop. However I just started using Top Stitch needles which are also "sharp" but have a little bigger eye for those of us who aren't seeing as well lately and don't have a needle threader!