Revolving Rotary Cutting Mat
#51
I am new here, I Am a grandma that quilts mostly for the grands, .
Right now I am hand quilting an OH State U quilt for my grandson.
I had never heard of a rotating cutting mat.
I will surely look into getting one. :thumbup:
I found out something new reading this thread, can't wait to read the rest. :-)
Right now I am hand quilting an OH State U quilt for my grandson.
I had never heard of a rotating cutting mat.
I will surely look into getting one. :thumbup:
I found out something new reading this thread, can't wait to read the rest. :-)
#55
Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
As a sometimes wood worker, I would suggest that you use hardboard,
since sometimes raw plywood bleeds. Not all, but any thing that ruins the
look of your carefully sewn quilts, etc, will drive you to madness!!!
Or, carefully sand the plywood down, several times till it is smooth enough
so that even a piece of panty hose dragged over it will not catch.
I wouldn't paint or stain it, that might open another can of worms!!
since sometimes raw plywood bleeds. Not all, but any thing that ruins the
look of your carefully sewn quilts, etc, will drive you to madness!!!
Or, carefully sand the plywood down, several times till it is smooth enough
so that even a piece of panty hose dragged over it will not catch.
I wouldn't paint or stain it, that might open another can of worms!!
#56
Originally Posted by The Babe
Do any of you use a revolving rotary cutting mat? I would be interested in knowing if you like them; what size is best and any other opinions involving this item. They seem to be expensive but it looks like they would be very useful. I would appreciate any and all comments. Thank you. Dixie in AL
#57
Originally Posted by The Babe
Do any of you use a revolving rotary cutting mat? I would be interested in knowing if you like them; what size is best and any other opinions involving this item. They seem to be expensive but it looks like they would be very useful. I would appreciate any and all comments. Thank you. Dixie in AL
Pat
#58
I forgot one step on my rotating board. We found we needed to add a 1/4" pc. of wood or something firm to bring your board up off the table a bit making it easier to rotate. I use mine a lot for fusible applique work.
Pat
Pat
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Originally Posted by Moonpi
In my thrift store travels, I found a lazy susan from an old entertainment center, all of fifty cents. It is big enough to hold my 12x16 mat. I really think it makes squaring blocks up faster for me.
If you have an old piece of plywood around, a new quality lazy susan could be screwed to the bottom at a considerable savings over the fancy ones.
If you have an old piece of plywood around, a new quality lazy susan could be screwed to the bottom at a considerable savings over the fancy ones.
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