Best Machines by Project
Best Cricut Alternatives for Cards, Vinyl and Fabric
Compare Cricut alternatives for cards, vinyl and fabric, from wide-format cutters to manual die-cutting machines, and match each option to your projects.
Pick a cutting machine that fits what you like to make
Side-by-side comparisons of hand-crank die cutters, Cricut and Silhouette machines and fabric cutters. Start with your craft, the machine you're weighing or what a blade can actually cut.
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Best Machines by ProjectBest Cricut and Silhouette Machines for T-Shirts
Compare Cricut and Silhouette machines for T-shirts, from compact cutters to larger bundles. Find the right fit for iron-on designs and your workspace.
Best Machines by ProjectBest Cricut for Teachers
Find the best Cricut for teachers, from classroom labels and cards to paper projects. Compare 8 machines by project size, tools and workflow.
Best Machines by ProjectBest Die Cutting Machines for Card Making
Compare the best die cutting machine for card making, from compact manual rollers to wide electric models, with picks for card size, style and workflow.
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Best Electronic Die Cutting Machines for Paper Crafts
Compare the best electronic die cutting machine options for paper crafts, from compact card cutters to wide-format machines and electric die presses.
Best Machines by ProjectBest Fabric Cutting Machines for Quilters
Compare the best fabric cutting machine for quilters, from dedicated AccuQuilt fabric cutters to versatile electronic machines for applique and more.
Best Machines by ProjectBest Manual Die Cutting Machines
Compare the best manual die cutting machine options for cards, scrapbooking and small spaces. Match opening width, included plates and storage to your projects.
Best Machines by ProjectBest Portable Cutting Machines for Small Craft Spaces
Compare portable cutting machines for small craft spaces, from compact electronic cutters to manual die cutters, with picks for paper, vinyl and fabric projects.
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Can a Cricut Cut Cardboard and Chipboard?
Can a Cricut cut cardboard? Learn which Cricut machine, Knife Blade, and mat suit chipboard, why corrugated cardboard is harder, and how to plan a cut.