oh yes, I have used Ellison/sizzix machines and dies for my quilting for 10 years....
of you go the search on this forum you will find many discussions on this brand of cutter!
this company is the BEST in the world and has been for many decades!
with the big shot you can also use accuquilt dies
there is a website that SHOWS you how to use every die cutter on the market..PM for it, as the mods here never let the link go through...