Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Do your homework first! Accuquilt is finally getting more competition for long time competitor Ellison/Sizzix!

The Sizzix Big shot pro and sidekick are now hitting the market as THE cutters to have. Here is why:
Accuquilt cutters can only use THEIR dies, and the Studio can not use the Go dies and visa versa! The Sizzix however can use ANY makers dies!
The Sizzix cost less, and have thousands of dies available! You can use any Sizzix, Ellison, Accucut, STudio, Go or Go baby dies in these machines!

I have a large Ellison and a small Sizzix and have been cutting appliques for years with them using Ellison, Sizzix and Go dies!

You can see the Sizzix/Ellison machines and dies at http://www.checkerdist.com.