I use mine for cutting the pieces that take the most effort on my part. Circles especially! It is so nice to get perfect circles every time no matter what size. At first I only had a couple dies, then gradually my collection grew and grew. Then I lost track of exactly what I had, so I put together a notebook with a sample cut out of each die and its number, so I could find it fast when I want it (and so I wouldn't buy it again by mistake). I also thought I would feel guilty every time I got a new die (since I was sure I would not use it all that often) Surprise, surprise!!! I use it all the time. No regrets here. One tip I learned on our board here is "if threads get stuck in the blades (and it bothers you) lay a thin piece cardboard (like card stock) down first, then your fabric, then the cutting mat". The layer of cardboard keeps the blades from holding on to the fabric fibers. Enjoy!