I have the Go and it's not as professional as the Studio. It's really hard to mess up. I iron my fabric and cut it to fit the die but that's all I do as far as fussing with the cuts. I'm still using the same cutting mats I first ordered. None has worn out yet and it's been over three years. I spray Static Free on the cutting mats. I found that my old Olfa mats will work just fine as cutting mats too. I cut the size I need from the old mat. I'm not that concerned about the blades getting dull or anything. I have so far gotten hundreds of cuts from them so I don't mind replacing as needed. I love the die cut machines! I see many new brands coming on the market now.