Sizzix big Shot Pro - Quilters Version is amazing!
check out the store in Canada www.stitchintheditch.com
they have all the fabric cutters and they will advise you on the best one for your needs.
the new vagabond is also on their site - it would be great for my mum who has arthritis and cranking the handle can be an issue at times.
Pity that Accuquilt have such problems with the handle jamming, I would not want that machine now.
The great thing about Accuquilt they have promoted videos and patterns that can all be used with the new fabric cutters.
Dies for the sizzix are cheaper than accuquilt. You have to remember the blades make the price, and the dies are larger for the big shot pro - more cuts more blades.
the small applique dies can be around $10.00- 20.00
so that is not bad at all.
Check it out you might be very surprised and decide to go this route.
The Dies for the Sizzix are all going on sale at this store - I have heard that within the next two weeks there is going to be a sale, if you mail them they will tell you.