Be sure to watch the videos on the Accuquilt website--they really show lots of tips and there are free patterns too. One thing I didn't know until I joined the Accuquilt and Beyond FaceBook site was that you can piece fabric together--like with strips, and then cut a shape, like a square or triangle, etc. Sounds like you have a good set of dies to get started--I usually wait for Accuquilt site sales or when i really need a die for a particular quilt to buy more.