I have the Sizzix Big Shot. It saves me so much time when cutting out, perfect for cutting out scraps and very accurate. I also have shape cutter which is great for strips and squares using yardage or large pieces of fabric and obviously I also use a rotary cutter and mat. I bought my Sizzix with a good discount and have found a good supplier for dies and for me the cost is well worth the time saved and accuracy I achieve.