I like the Creative Grids, but the Omni is my fave for general cutting chores. It seems to me that the Creative hang to the fabric a little too much and make removing and replacing them hard. If I were buying new sets of rulers, I would buy the mat that went with it, though. I do know there are very subtle variations in the measurements between manufacturers. I have read several blogs and other beginner tutorials that say the ruler should match the mat. Just a suggestion. (:-).