Best AccuQuilt fabric die cutting machines

Top pick: AccuQuilt GO! Bolt Electric Fabric Cutter Starter Set. It's the machine most quilters should start with — motorised so it pushes the die through for you rather than relying on arm strength, light enough (about 9.5 lb) to move around, and it cuts cotton, denim, batiks, batting and leather, so it handles quilting and appliqué without upgrading later.

Who the others suit:

• GO! Big Cutter — same go-anywhere simplicity, hand-cranked, but takes the wider dies for big blocks and full-width strips.
• Ready Set GO! Big Ultimate — an all-in bundle (14" width, dies and mats included) for someone setting up a whole sewing room at once.
• GO! Fabric Cutter Starter Set — the classic hand-cranked GO! with a 10" width; the low-fuss way in if you'd rather not think about motors.
• GO! Me — small, foldable and cheap; best for classes, small blocks and tight spaces, not for big quilts.
• Studio 2 — 16" capacity and 10 layers, but I only found it pre-owned, so buy it only if you want that width second-hand.
• Big 55500 Electric — the largest electric work surface and automatic feed; overkill unless you cut constantly for a business.