i haven't had my go very long, but have made no secret i love it. the other day i decided to do another mystery quilt. clue 1 called for 638 2.5" squares. so... i cut a bunch of 2.5" strips, turned them and cross cut them into squares. i know, it's cheating, but it was so much fun. and yes, i do have the multiple 2.5" squares die, but was kind of trying to see if it was really necessary or if the strip was sufficient. now you know, too.