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Old 05-11-2013, 02:06 PM
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I bought a new cutting mat, a little time back. It has somewhat some wear, now since I've used it. I have a couple other quilting mats, that I have put away. Don't use at all. I took 1 of the mats, and cut it in 1/2. I took the 1/2 mat, and taped it to the other cutting mat. Now I have a cutting mat roughly 18 x 37 1/2". Has been working out great for me now. Don-isewman
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Old 05-11-2013, 02:29 PM
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1. How did you you cut it?
2. What tape did you use to join them?

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Old 05-11-2013, 02:31 PM
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Those were my questions also!!
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Old 05-11-2013, 02:51 PM
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I have cut mats using tin snips. I don't own a pair , but my neighbor does!
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good idea!
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:50 PM
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I had a large cutting mat with a warp. I put it on a piece of board, with a metal yardstick and utility knife. I cut out the warped strip and now I have two smaller mats.
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Old 05-12-2013, 06:14 AM
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I taped 2 36" mats together so my 6 foot cutting table is totally covered with a cutting mat. I used duct tape . I had to trim one a little and just used my non-sewing scissors.
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