From Don-isewman- A ??? on cutting mats
#23
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MN
Posts: 257
I just bought a new one too, but I am using my old one to cut batting or fleece (esp. the cuts for tied fleece blankets) because it seems that fuzz really gets into and stay in the cut. I don't remember if it was on this board or somewhere else, someone suggested to cut old boards and use them in bottoms of purses/bags and/or a smaller board for squaring up so you can turn it quickly on top of another larger board. hope that makes sense. I'm sure you wouldn't throw it, right, because we quilters are FRUGAL and never throw anything!
Usually just wipe it over with a damp cloth or if it's really messy go over it with a very worn green pot scrubber. My mat is on it's last legs....my husband got me a new one, but I'm trying to use my old one 'til the bitter end (I am very frugal). Will be interested to see what everyone else does.
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
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#25
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I bought a cutting mat cleaner. It says it's a natural product. It looks like it's a soft plastic to me. It bends and it's about 5" long and 2" wide and angled at each end and you brush the cleaner across the cutting mat. Imbedded fibers are being pulled out of the crevassas as you brush it across. I clean it under cold water afterwards (the cleaner). You can find it here: www.designstoshare.com. I bought it at my local quilt shop a couple of years ago and it seems to work really well. I really really really like it. I paid $6.00 for it. Probably can find it for less if you go directly to the company or to an online store.
#27
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,812
I use a damp cloth to go over the mat. Then I use very very fine sandpaper and it takes everything up and smooths it all out when I feel knicks in the mat. Otherwise I use the Mr. Clean Erasers and wipe gently over the mat. I have had my mat for a couple years now and there are no gouges in though either. I only press as hard as I need to in order to cut the fabric.
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
This board is so great. I had no idea my mat liked water. This week they are going to get a treat or would that be a treatment! Anyway I'm sure they and my blades will be much happier. Thanks for the info.
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