I love my rotary cutters, clear ruler and cutting mat because they make all your cutting much more accurate. The $100 price tag for just seeing if you like it is a bit scary though. I would start out with a small project like a table runner, mini-quilt or quilted tote to see if you like it. Just use a pattern and scissors and don't expect perfection. You could do that for less than $25, especially if you have some "found" fabric. A seam ripper is the one essential!