The lady in our LQS has a studio and she only charges 5.00 a half hour to cut fabric.She can cut alot of fabric in a half hour.SOOOO I think that is the cheapest way for me to go.Also I buy the pre- cut fabric like Jelly rolls etc.I can not cut straight to save my life and I bought the visigrip!Beats me why I can't cut straight? Of course I am a newbie!