You know what, I have a small rotating mat. I thought I'd love it, but I kind of find that it's a pain! Maybe another brand would be better? Mine is Fiscars brand - I picked it up at a quilt show for something like $12. I thought I would love it for paper piecing...for trimming small blocks with LOTS of pieces right at the machine...but to be honest I prefer just a plain old little mat. The way mine turns is it's a mat that sets into a base. It's not bulky or anything, but I think what irritates me most is it isn't fixed in the base, it pulls apart and I'm afraid with one clumsy move I'll cut my finger off because I shifted the top! LOL* I'm a clutz after all. Everyone is different though - I'd say if it sounds useful try it out. A lot of people love them!
