Personally, I would go with rotary cutting rather than using scissors, although they have a place in our quilting world. Last year I convinced my DH that because of my shoulder issues, had right shoulder replaced a year ago and now just tore the rotator cuff on my left shoulder, so surgery is in my future; so he surprised me by buying the Fiskars ruler and cutter. I love it - while I still use my other rotary cutter for some things, when I'm going to be doing a lot of cutting, I use that ruler and cutter because you just put your hand on the handle and push, no muss, no fuss, and no issue with carpal tunnel.