I had to think long and hard before I bought mine, to justify the price, to see if I would really use it. I just love it! It is so quick and accurate, I didn't realize how INACCURATE my cuts were before! I keep mine on the floor near my cutting table and the dies in a rack nearby. All I have to do is pick it up and open it, put in the die and cut! Keep it handy and I'm betting you'll love it, too. Welcome to this board of friendly, knowledgable and (sometimes) whacky-fun quilters!