I have the Accuquilt GoBig (and yes,you can order custom dies) and a Silhouette Cameo. Bought the Cameo first thinking it would be cheaper not to have to buy dies (which aren't cheap)and was ok with either purchasing the designs to download or trying to draw out the design on the computer. Well--frankly, since I don't do much raw edge (or any) applique, the Cameo was a waste of $$---I use it more to cut vinyl or cardstock than fabric---you have to have a stabilizer on it (or soak the fabric first in Terial Magic and let it dry to stiffen it) and only cut one layer at a time. Since I do mostly patchwork, the Accuquilt has been the most used and the best buy for me.