Well, I read several online reveiws of the Fiskars 24-inch model and they were very positive -- said it was easy to use, helpful for people who had trouble with their hands holding a regular rotary cutter, and safer as the blade is not exposed. So I hunted down a used cutter on Ebay and asked DH to get it for Christmas. The bidding has gone up to $50 and I told him that was my limit for a used one. I then decided I'd check out the 12-inch Donna Dewberry model. While doing that, I found the original 24-inch model at Nancy's Notions. It's not cheap ($59), but I went ahead and ordered it. DH said no sense waiting until Christmas. (I also ordered a big fat quarter bargain bundle huge bundle as long as I was at it.) I also found the 24-inch model online at sewforless.com, but couldn't find it anywhere else. My second choice was to go for the Donna Dewberry model and use my Joann's coupon, which would make it half the price of what I paid, but I really like the idea of being able to cut up to 24 inches. Thanks to all of you for your input!