Check out the Sizzix Big Shot or Big Shot Pro - If I had the money I would get the Pro - Same machine just that the Pro has the longer extended bed. Will use dies from any of the manufacturers but the dies they sell for their own machines are generally less expensive than the Accuquilt dies. Their is quite a bit of info on this board if you do a search. I was all ready to purchase when something more important came up. Will have to get one later. Ann in TN