BIG cutting matts. Are they useful?
03-29-2011, 07:27 PM
#91
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I've used mine for about 10 years. I love it. I have it on the table that I bought at Joanns at the same time. It is pretty grooved and I should replace it. It has has some very heavy usage!
03-29-2011, 07:36 PM
#92
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Are you kidding me i bought the olfa 35x70 on black friday sale and i badly want a bigger one. There is a website that has 4' x 8' which is awesome but i am waiting for my husband to get the table ready first. He already made me a table for the 35" x 70 and i love it.
03-29-2011, 08:33 PM
#93
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I have super size mats in both AZ and CT, because I have big cutting tables. When I'm working on a quilt, I gradually use up all the table space, so it's great to have the whole top as a cutting mat, so I don't have to constantly move things around. Wait for a sale, and buy the Omni Grid mat - or get Sure Fit on-line. I have O in AZ and SF in CT - like 'em both.
03-29-2011, 09:15 PM
#94
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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Absolutely it is worth it!! I have several sizes of cutting mats. But my favorite size is the huge one I use on my cutting table. I have my cutting table set up all of the time, because I finally have a sewing room. :-o :thumbup:
03-29-2011, 09:47 PM
#95
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Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
In reference to the 'bigger mats' - I can say its great to have a larger work surface for many reasons. I do love my 'white' mat.. ( same color as the one you got from joannes). I have a 28x51 from the sew-fit company and its pliable and a really nice thickness, lil thicker than the joannes one... seems like I can never have enough space when working on a project so the bigger mats come in handy for me..
However Im curious if anyone has bought one of these from Joannes and either love it or hate it.. Im very hard on mats so I need to replace mine but cant seem to find a local store that carries the SEW-FIT brand that im use too.. Opinions anyone??
However Im curious if anyone has bought one of these from Joannes and either love it or hate it.. Im very hard on mats so I need to replace mine but cant seem to find a local store that carries the SEW-FIT brand that im use too.. Opinions anyone??
Leave it out on a table all the time!
03-29-2011, 11:12 PM
#96
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Location: Ft. Myers, FL
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I have one that I got at JoAnn's that fits the fold away cutting table, I love it for quilting and also making curtains, etc.I also use it on my dining room table if I'm too lazy to get the fold away table. To store mine, I drilled 2 holes on one narrow end and hang it on the wall behind the fold away table. Works great for me.
03-30-2011, 03:13 AM
#98
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Location: Atlanta, Texas
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When our company started downsizing, I got a 24" x 35" cutting mat that was used in the drafting department. My old cutting mat was 17" x 23". The larger size is great. Also, it is thicker than the cutting mats for quilting. I love it!!
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