I bought my studio because I have really bad hands and back and using the rotary cutter for long periods would just kill me and then I wouldn't feel well enough to sew. With the studio the cutting is fast, doesn't hurt my hands and back and I feel good enough most days to be able to sew quite a while before I have to give up. I think it has given me much more time enjoying what I like to do, sewing, quilting and all of it