Best cutting mat & where to buy?
#41
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I love my Alvin mats but you ladies are making me want to try out a Martelli! I just don't know where I could go see one in person!
I'll have to pay close attention at the LQS - they rotary cut the fabric and they have huge mats, I never thought to check what brand they are.
I'll have to pay close attention at the LQS - they rotary cut the fabric and they have huge mats, I never thought to check what brand they are.
#42
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
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I am used to the Olfa mats and like them. After reading raves here about the Martelli mat, my husband gifted me with one at Christmas. I don't like it as the surface is very hard. I go back to my old Olfas. Just my experience.
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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I have a "June Taylor that I bought at Walmart that I have been using for eight years, have heat warped it a couple times, (When it gets warped, I just use my blow dryer to heat it up, then stack heavy books or magazines on it until it cools and it is flat again). It is still like new. I know that it was the least expensive way to get a 24"x24" cutting mat at the time I bought it. I like that it has a molded in handle for hanging it out of the way. When I bought it, I planned to get a better one when I had the money, but never saw any reason to buy another.
#44
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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Unlike the other posters, I don't like Olfa - I don't find the markings are as clear as my Omnigrid ones. I've had my smaller one 4 years now. I hardly ever use the Olfa one.
I also read somewhere that not only is it best to have your rulers the same brand for consistency, but your mat too. Not sure if I believe this though!
I also read somewhere that not only is it best to have your rulers the same brand for consistency, but your mat too. Not sure if I believe this though!
#46
Unlike the other posters, I don't like Olfa - I don't find the markings are as clear as my Omnigrid ones. I've had my smaller one 4 years now. I hardly ever use the Olfa one.
I also read somewhere that not only is it best to have your rulers the same brand for consistency, but your mat too. Not sure if I believe this though!
I also read somewhere that not only is it best to have your rulers the same brand for consistency, but your mat too. Not sure if I believe this though!
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Michigan
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what to avoid
I have several, in many sizes, and they are all fine. Whatever you buy, most definitely avoid the generic ones sold at Joann's. The measurement markings are off by 1/4" by the time you are halfway across them! Possibly due to being printed while on a roller of some sort...stretches the surface? Stick to brand-names for best accuracy...Olfa or Fiskars, and maybe think about a light-colored one and a darker-colored one for visual help. Also, for use at classes, Omnigrid makes folding portable cutting mats/ironing surfaces in several sizes. I have two small ones that I take with me. Very portable, and keeps me sewing while others are lined up at an ironing board with a possibly icky iron.
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