I have a lot of the dies and what I have found is that I really do not use the applique shapes. I do use the flowers every once in a while but not the birds, birdhouse, I used the cat twice for a label. Maybe someday will use them more. I do use the shapes all the time. Love the circle, tumbler, I have the logcabin but only made a few blocks. It is easy...I just had other projects going. I have a lot of dies...but have not used them all...just have not had enough time. Buy them as you decide to make a quilt...otherwise you will have a ton and let anything a bit overwheming.