I totally agree. I bought a Studio and have never looked back. I don't do applique but could see how they would be great for that. I had health and body problems so it was limiting me to what I could cut out and sew. If I cut out one night I couldn't do any sewing because I hurt too much. So now with my Studio I can cut and sew in the same day and that has really helped me out. I liked the Studio because of the amount of fabric you could cut at the same time which is better for me as well. So fast and cut correctly. The Studio isn't much more expensive but the dies are, so I wait until a good sale comes on. They are so worth it. I have lots of strips and squares, triangles and whatever and am so please with it. You still have to press your fabric and prepare for fabric like any other time but it just saves me time and pain, can't say enough about accuquilt. I also have the crank one and the one that has a designated spot to cut, it isn't the one that folds up, but I still love it totally!