I like my Gingher cutter --although I use the Olfa blades in it. The weight makes it less effort to cut through several layers of fabric. rotary Cutters and mats have been the best inventions I do believe. Add walking feet, darning feet, flat head pins --those with the flowers, fabric yardage in quilt shops rather than weaving your own --although there is a place for your own homespun, etc.