I may just be old school but I just sold mine. I've had mine about 6 months and I sold last weekend along with several dies. If you do applique I could see it being easier but as far as cutting strips and blocks, by the time I cut them to fit into the roller area I could have just cut a strip. I think it says up to 7 layers at a time but when vutting long strips I had trouble getting even strips. The company suggested using paper over the fabric. I don't applique so I really don't miss mine. Nut like I said it's probably just me. Everyone seems to love them.