Originally Posted by nangars
What is your opion of the machines like the cricut?
I know there is one for paper and one for fabric. There is also another brand out there, not sure what the name is.
I understand that they do cut very well and the blades don't have to be replaced very often.
What are the pro's and con's on this?
I am a long time Sizzix user. Bought primarily for cutting fabric (original Sizzix lever down type). I purchased the Cricut Expression for cutting fabric too. I have cut applique shapes for one quilt in two years and it sits on the shelf. Fabric has to be stiffened beyond imagine to get a good cut with the Cricut, which means the fusible is stiff beyond my liking for a quilt. There is a serious learning curve and too many steps for me. Back to the Sizzix I always go! I purchased the Sizzix Big Kick about the same size as the Accuquilt Go Baby recently just to get a cutter that cranks the die through and is compatible with all the dies I already own. I love it. I have written a grant to purchase a used quilt shop Accuquilt Studio for the charity quilts we mass produce. Wish me luck.