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08-24-2014, 08:02 AM

#21

calla

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Michigan

Posts: 2,451

I left mine in the car in summer, I put it on my south facing driveway placed a bucket of water for weight and it corrected itself. Perhaps it depends on how severe the warp is. Mine was a June Taylor mat

08-24-2014, 09:44 AM

#22

madamekelly

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Posts: 7,695

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cathy77

I've read somewhere that heat helps. The suggestion was to lay it on a flat surface in the sun and wait. No idea though if that works...

I use a blow dryer and a pile of books on it while it cools. Works every time.

08-24-2014, 12:45 PM

#23

crzypatcher

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: So. Ca desert

Posts: 140

Thank you Jan for such a great idea!! Just emailed it to all my quilty buddies!

08-24-2014, 03:18 PM

#24

Jan in VA

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Piedmont Virginia in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns.

Posts: 8,562

Thank you all for the positive response to my cutting mat carrier.

Glad my idea helps!

Jan in VA

08-24-2014, 06:10 PM

#25

oldtisme

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Join Date: Feb 2013

Location: Texas

Posts: 983

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

In 30+ years I've had only 2 mats warp as you are describing. But I lived in TX in those days and it was hard to transport one even to a class in the car without damage from heat.

So I developed a "case" to carry and to store mine.

Jan in VA

Once again Jan you have amazed me with all your knowledge you are my hero!

08-24-2014, 06:43 PM

#26

Silver Needle

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Mechanicsville, IA

Posts: 1,497

Will be making one of those carry case things.

08-25-2014, 05:45 AM

#27

fab

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Tennessee

Posts: 11

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Will try as many as possible. If it doesn't flattened, I will cut it up and make a small portable mat on one side and a soft board on the opposite side that can used when traveling. I think most of you know what I am talking about. Thanks again.

09-03-2014, 08:42 AM

#28

Milli

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Join Date: Nov 2012

Posts: 375

I warmed mine with heating gun and laid heavy weight on it til it cooled , worked like a charm , good luck.

09-03-2014, 09:31 AM

#29

Prissnboot

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Houston TX

Posts: 783

Jan, I kept the pkg my cutting mat came in, and attached flannel to the back of the case for a small and portable design board!

09-04-2014, 11:50 AM

#30

SusanSusan33

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Join Date: Apr 2013

Location: SW Florida

Posts: 739

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan in VA

Briliant idea! I have to store my mat behind a hutch as it takes up so much space. I see some foam baord on my future!

Jan- I always loooove your graphics! I am such a visual learner and need to see things to help them make sense for me!