Originally Posted by
sewbizgirl
If all you have is a mat and the cutter, no wonder you are not happy with it. Get a latex ruler, maybe 3 x 18 or 6 x 24 inches, and use that on the mat with your cutter. There are many online videos that demonstrate how to use a rotary cutter and ruler. It's so much faster and more accurate than scissors!
I agree with sewbizgirl. And when you get your ruler also get Dritz Omnigrid Invisi-Grip. It comes on a roll and I have it on all my rulers to keep them from sliding on the fabric. My 6 x 24 inch ruler with the grip on the back is my favorite tool to use with my mat and rotary cutter.