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Old 10-22-2012, 04:43 AM
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I got a nice wood turn table at a yard sale and had an old cutting mat so I cut the old mat to fit the turn table and glued that on. I love it. I use it all the time. I only spent $2 for it.
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Old 10-22-2012, 04:57 AM
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I have the smaller one. It sits right beside my machine for instant cutting/square ups. Love it!!
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Old 10-22-2012, 05:10 AM
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I have one, I think it is 17". I use it when I have to square up blocks, etc.
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Old 10-22-2012, 05:36 AM
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For those that don't have one, here's a good (excellent) substitute that I learned from Harriet Hargrave at one of her workshops: Take a small cutting mat and lay it on a larger cutting mat - this small mat rotates fine!!
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Old 10-22-2012, 05:59 AM
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Christmas is coming...... I put one on my list a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law got it for me.... Love it.
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Old 10-22-2012, 06:25 AM
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I bought one years ago at "Minnesota Fabrics" (anyone remember them?) and I have only used it once. I forgot I had it to be honest. I find it easier to just turn my mat when necessary.
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Old 10-22-2012, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mommessy View Post
Just wanted to say that the best new quilting tool that I've purchased in a long time is the rotating cutting mat! I went for the 17 x 17 and just love it! Got it at JoAnne's with my 50 percent off coupon. It's pretty pricey otherwise. Just makes things much easier!
I bought one at JoAnn's & found it to be flimsy & the top would fall off the base. Guess I didn't know what to expect. I took it back. I have since bought another one but haven't used it yet. Thought it would be great for PPing or sm. applique. Wish I'd known about the ballbearing ones.
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:14 AM
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I have both the large and small mat. Great for trimming up blocks, and "fussy" cuts.
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:24 AM
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I love my rotating mats--I havew the small one and the larger one. They are great for cutting scraps! Enjoy yours.
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:34 AM
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I use a lazy susan and put my June Tailor square mat on top.
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