Originally Posted by
mopec
I would like to purchase a cutting mat 40x60. I have searched with varying results. I know there are some out there that are death to rotary cutters and that do not hold up to use. Quilters Select does not make a mat that large. I have been told that there is a white mat that is not a good one but I have no idea which one. Martelli makes a large one, but I have a smaller Martelli and I'm not that in love with it. Do any of you have recommendations based on your personal use? Thanks for any input.
I have a Sew/ Fit heavy duty mat that is 40 x 72 and it's 20 years old and still in really good shape. I think keeping them clean is very important to making them last. Also, if I am cutting small pieces for a quilt, I put a smaller mat on top and cut on it. So, I only use the large mat for cutting garments out. I have a custom made cutting table, so this mat just stays on top of it all the time. I love it.