Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
The Studio will accept any dies with the appropriate adaptor or shim. So you can use Go! or Sizzix dies in the Studio. They are different thicknesses so need different adaptors.
I use the generic dies a lot: squares, triangles & strips. In addition, I have the winding ways die. Pricey, but
I cannot imagine doing a quilt with curved pieces that were not die cut. If you are only going to use a die for one quilt, you have to consider the price.
The price you quote is a good one. How valuable is improved time and accuracy for you? Take a look at the Accuquilt site and factor in the price of the dies you'd like before you make a final decision. Accuquilt had periodic sales on both GO and Studio dies, so you can purchase a couple of must haves, then add to your collection as they go on sale.
I agree with PaperPrincess. If you want the Studio, just start with a few dies and not the whole load. You can't use them all at once anyway. Then buy when they come on sale cheap, which they do often. If there is a block one you want get it. I use most of the basic ones, strips, triangles, etc, I don't do applique. I bought the studio because you can cut so many thicknesses with it. I do have some go dies I use with the adapter, which is fine but I like that you can cut so many more at once with the studio dies. I bought my studio because of my hands, it got where I couldn't cut for more than a few minutes with a rotary cutter too much pain. I have never regretted buying it or the dies and I am the only one using it!