Quilting needles use a specially designed point and scarf to minimise any damage to the fabric and prevent skipped stitches when sewing through quilts. For patchwork or piercing we recommend the sharp needles. 

Use - Specoally designed for machine quilting
Machines - Suits all modern machines; Bernina,Bernette, Brother, Elna, Husqvarna, Janome, New Home, Pfaff, Simplicity, Singer, Toyota, Viking ect.
Type - Pre-packaged, 6 needles in a pack