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starr511 02-09-2013 09:12 AM

Fiskers vs Olfa Rotating Mat
 
I am going to purchase one of these rotating mats. So, all you seasoned quilters, which one is best? Anyone have either one of these? Thanks in advance for your comments.

nativetexan 02-09-2013 09:25 AM

i have two Olfa ones and love them. can't say anything about the Fiscars one. never saw it.

P-BurgKay 02-09-2013 09:32 AM

I have both, I like the Olfa the best, my Fiscars, is a 6 or 7 inch, really like both my 12 and 17 inch Olfa's

Lori S 02-09-2013 09:36 AM

I have a Fiscars... the cutting surface seems a bit hard , and does not seem to self heal as well as the Olfa.

Jan in VA 02-09-2013 09:42 AM

Lori is right about the Fiskars surface. It is NOT the same self-healing substance as the Olfa and can dull your blades much more quickly. Olfa was the original, used for years in the engineering trade, and is still the best, in my opinion.

Jan in VA

Dolphyngyrl 02-09-2013 09:43 AM

Olfa products are better than fiskars IMHO

LadyElisabeth 02-09-2013 09:44 AM

I prefer the OLFA, use it all the time for cutting and trimming blocks

katier825 02-09-2013 11:59 AM

I prefer Olfa, but bought the Fiskars because of the price. I figured when the top needed replacing, I'd replace the top with a piece of an Olfa mat. :)

jbud2 02-09-2013 12:12 PM

I have the Olfa - I got lucky and used one of JoAnn's coupons. BUT, I forget it turns and end up turning the piece anyhow. Old habits . . ..

alleyoop1 02-09-2013 12:26 PM

Just bought a Fiskars 24"x26" cutting board. Hopefully it won't dull my blades!!! Also bought a Fiskars rotating board which I LOVE! Got both with 50% and 40% off coupons at Joann's!


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