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12-30-2010, 01:52 PM

#11

amma

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Originally Posted by oatw13

I read someone on here used an Alvin brand drafting mat. I bought one and I LOVE it! It is the best mat I have ever used. I have tried Fiskar's, June Tailor and Olfa and the Alvin one is far better. I bought it from Amazon. I believe the otehr lady who talked about it was able to buy it at a college book store. You could also try a drafting supply store.

It is so thick and it doesn't get the grooves like the other mats did. I love it!

Oh, they come in multiple sizes, too. Mine it 24" X 36".

I am going to get one of these Alvin brand to replace my old cutting mat. I just checked and for less than $24 I can get the 24" X 36" :D:D:D

12-30-2010, 01:53 PM

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patricej

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i'm not a huge fan of the june tailor mats, although they're not bad for the price.

olfa's are good mats but that awful green .... beeeyuck. :lol:

i prefer the Fiskars. they come in such pretty colors. they have a nice, smooth surface; they're easy to read; and much more affordable. the newer ones are greatly improved since the days of the gray mats.

i've never tried any of the others so can't offer a reliable opinion.

12-30-2010, 01:57 PM

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LivelyLady

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Originally Posted by gale

Mine are all fiskars. I'm happy with them.

Me too

12-30-2010, 02:02 PM

#14

scowlkat

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I have an Alvins and love it. Can't remember where I ordered it but it was more reasonable than others. I also have an Olfa mat and love it too! I guess I am so accustomed to the green color it doesn't bother me!

12-30-2010, 02:04 PM

#15

almostfree

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I got a Donna Dewberry one at Joann's...much cheaper than the Olfa. I love it.

12-31-2010, 03:31 AM

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Alice Woodhull

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I like the June Taylor "Cut andPress". It is so handy just to be able to cut on one side, and then turn it over and press. My first one wore out and the second one is well used. I get the press side soiled with the spray starch and I haven't found a way to clean them. I rarely get out my ironing board any more except to press a finished quilt top or iron clothes.

12-31-2010, 03:59 AM

#17

jitkaau

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I have a Salem mat that I bought in 1980 - still going strongly.
It cost $60 way back then, so I would expect it to last. Probably cheaper in the 'States.

12-31-2010, 04:12 AM

#18

MerryQuilter

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Not too fussy about them. Although did use my turntable one for a gift I was making and love it when I need it.

12-31-2010, 04:15 AM

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steelecg

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I like Olfa best

12-31-2010, 04:43 AM

#20

piepatch

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I have never had anything but an Olfa mat, and have owned one for many years, and I love it. I am now however curious about the Alvin mat mentioned here. I had never heard of it before now.