Wally,
What is your budget?
My suggestion would be to get the Martelli cutting mat, ergonomic rotary cutter and their non slip 24" ruler. I think every quilter wants this set up. They are expensive but worth it! Get the video on how to use it as well.
MAT:
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=MAT
Rotary cutter:
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...tegory_Code=RC
Ruler:
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=RUL
DVD:
http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...egory_Code=DVD
I would call Martelli if you choose to do this and ask for a price for a combo package. They often give you a break at the quilt shows, so maybe for a phone in order as well.
I think there are videos on YouTube so you can see the value of these tools.
Diane