I just went to Joann's yesterday after reading all the thoughts on the rotating mat. I'd been wanting one but, you know how that goes, we went every gaget. Anyway I called joann's, the 14" and 17" were on sale. I chose the 14" as you all thought that was a good starter. When I got there it not only was on sale but they had a 10% coupon on anything. So It came out to a $16 and change. Pretty good deal I thought.