I am a great believer in having the right needle in your sewing machine for the job at hand
These needles have a special taper to the slightly rounded point which easily penetrates the thick layers, preventing damage to the material, for quilting and patchwork.
This Schmetz Quilting Machine Needle packet comes with 5 X 75 needles for the lighter fabric
They have a green mark on the top of the needle so you don't confuse them with universal needles.
When starting a new project always use a new needle.