Originally Posted by
Edie
Yah, good idea, but where can you find a mat that has the lines on both sides. I would like to find a good use for my big ones that are practically cut all the way through, like a liner for refrigerator shelves or something. I have a good 8 or 9 mats, big and medium small that I cannot cut on anymore, but I could cut them to fit the shelves and take those out and wash them and keep the glass shelving cleaner. Or drawer liners in the kitchen. I can think of a lot of things like that, but when it comes down to it, it starts sounding stupid, so I don't. Edie
If you make bags, you could cut the mat in pieces to use for the bottom of the bag. Or use a small piece beside your sewing machine for quick cuts when making flying geese type blocks or maybe in paper piecing, or trimming off rabbit ears. If you do templates like octagons, you could make various shapes to keep for those.
I can't just throw one out as witnessed by the one I've been using for more years than I can remember!