I thought the same, Rubesgirl. lol
Anyway, Jennja, to answer your question, I'd stick to strip quilting until you find techniques you love to do. I love applique but I do needle turn/back basting so I require a seam allowance---a die wouldn't work for me. I also like hexagons but the accuquilt die is for different sizes than I use, plus I like to fussy cut complicating things further.
As a newer quilter, I would suggest looking for just basic sizes and shapes that you can use in a variety of patterns. If you'd like to learn some new techniques, do some free block of the months, follow some tutorials or choose a few off free pattern sites like quilter's casche. Once you find blocks you enjoy piecing, you can look for the best fit in more dies.