I am one of the power Cricut users.
The license cartridge cut better on the Expressions. It even states on the cartridges that they work better on the Expressions. The reasoning behind this is because the Expressions cuts at smaller increments.
I don't know if the Cricut Create would be any better. I am thinking of getting a Cricut Create.
If you have Gypsy or Design Studio there should be no limitations now with any of these character cartridges.
Did you take your blade housing out and blow on it? A lot of times that helps with the chewing problem.
Make sure your blade is not too far down. You just want to feel the tip. Change your blade settings too.
The new Cricut machine you are hearing about is probably going to cut fondant for cakes. That is not an official word just speculation.
We are all pretty sure over at the Cricut board it's going to be wireless and have a digital screen.
ProvoCraft loves releasing litle hints right before CHA.
I am actually downgrading Cricuts. I have had my Expressions for several years now and never once cut out anything bigger than 6x6. It's a space hog for my needs. I have the Baby Bug too and I use her more. I also have Gypsy and Design Studio.
I have several licensed cartridges. Yes, the small details are a booger on either machines.
I highly recommend the Expressions but it's not for me any more. I usually tell people to go for the Expressions if they have the space. I am scaling down a lot of my crafting items.