If you are cutting strips, check Nancy's Notions for the Fiskar ruler with built in cutting blade. It's called a rotary ruler. How unique.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...rrivals&page=1
I love mine (I know its pricey but have had it for years and use it for a lot more than fabric, I just use different blades). I didn't buy it here actually. I purchased at Walmart when it still had a fabric department. You might see it somewhere else. It might pay for itself in fabric in the long run. Mine sure has.