I have a cricut explore air 2 but I do not use it for cutting fabric. If I were looking for that function, I'd probably go with the Maker. I have used the lower end Accuquilt cutters but found you have to cut based on the dies purchased and I make way to many sizes and shapes to invest in that particular machine. If you only strip quilt or strip quilt and make 9 patches or only did hexagon quilts for instance, it would be a great deal.