Hi, I just bought a cricut machine. I bought it mainly for the applications that can be cut out faster. Please tell me if anyone knows how many pieces of material to use and how large. Has any one cut out shapes like apples, oranges, etc. or children's things they like. I bought this at Walmart and it was on sale. It is the same one they advertise on TV. It was a lot less at Walmart than other places and less than what was on tv price. Please advise as how many designs are possible and do you have to buy the cartridges for each design? teddy bears, etc. Thanks to everyone who quilts....