I have the studio cutter and love it. I only use the geometrics also, I have not bought an applique die. Yes it is expensive, but because I have major hand problems I find this works for me and I can get things cut much faster. You don't have to buy all the dies at once, you can get them when they are on sale. Having used my Studio from Accuquilt, I wouldn't be without it.
Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
I use mine all the time. I don't have any of the applique' shapes, just the geometric ones, strips, triangles, squares etc. that I can use for many different quilt block patterns. For me, the accent is on accuracy, not speed. I don't cut more layers with my machine than I would attempt to cut with a hand rotary cutter (no more than 4). I love that my piecing is so easy because everything fits (I am careful with my 1/4" seams). many of the geometric dies have engineered corners, which aid in lining the pieces up. I've read that some people think it wastes fabric, but I don't see any more waste than when you square your fabric up when hand cutting. I don't think I cut any faster, just more accurately.