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Old 11-22-2006, 07:14 AM
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Do you have any suggestions for uses of old cutting mats that are warped and grooved?

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Old 11-22-2006, 07:34 AM
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I cut an old mat into a circle to fit the top of a lazy susan and glued it in place. It might not be gorgeous, but I can turn fabic to cut it and what's left of the worn-out gridmarks still come in handy! If any part of the mat is still in OK shape you could cut it down to a mini size and write in new numbers with a permanent marker.
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Old 11-22-2006, 09:19 AM
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I cut a good piece from my old mat, and keep next to sewing machine. This way it is handy when I am doing paperpiecing.
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Old 11-22-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Leslee
I cut an old mat into a circle to fit the top of a lazy susan and glued it in place. It might not be gorgeous, but I can turn fabic to cut it and what's left of the worn-out gridmarks still come in handy! If any part of the mat is still in OK shape you could cut it down to a mini size and write in new numbers with a permanent marker.
Wow, what a nifty idea, may have to try that one. :D

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Old 08-31-2007, 07:21 AM
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I just joined and saw this...I don't usually post...but I have just done this, so I thought I'd tell you...I had a wood lazy suzan turntable from the thrift shop I had bought years ago...It is quite large and solid wood and flat on the top...so I cut up my old cutting mat and glued it on the top and now I have a rotating cutting mat...cost me $1.00...buying one would cost LOTS more...Hope this helps. VickiM :)
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Old 08-31-2007, 09:09 AM
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can be used for templates
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Old 08-31-2007, 09:55 AM
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Thanks for all the ideas..... I am always looking for ways to recycle :D
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Old 08-31-2007, 10:16 AM
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What great ideas. I'm so glad I saw this!
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