I love my Berninas (yes, plural) & my baby lock quilt pro. I prefer Schmetz or Klasse 75/11 or 80/12 sharps/microtex/jeans needles (all very similar) for piecing & 90/14 for quilting, unless using heavier thread. Then I like a 90/14 top stitch. "Universal" needles are okay, but I think stitch quality is better with a sharper point