I would look at the sizzix big shot pro, you can use both accuquilt and sizzix dies and the handle is a little better built. I have the little sizzix big shot and they have come out with a lot of new quilting dies just for hobby lobby so that is also nice sized for the little one. I like mine but like some others have no room to put it out so don't use lit as much as I want because no room but hopefully will have room for the big one soon