Originally Posted by litacats
just another gimmic to make you buy there products
Just use what ever mat you have available. You will be better cutting results with new, not dull, blades. Cheap blades can be found at Harbor Freight. They're used in carpet cutters. Please note, to be very very careful with the blades. They come packed in oil so you'll need to wash and wipe them carefully before using to cut fabric. Also IMHO I think they are much sharper and last longer than the blades made for our sewing rotary cutters. So be very very careful to avoid cutting yourself.
Also there are several different blade sharpeners that help to extend the life of a blade. I have had good results with using one until I found out about the cheap blades at HF.
Check out the different topic threads on cutting mats. It's important to keep the clean and refreshed.
Pam M