which kind of mat do you prefer
#1
I am in the market for a new cutting mat. JoAnns sells June Taylor mats much cheaper than Olfa... am I paying for the Olfa name or is there really a difference. I have an 18x24 now... looking to get 24x36... any comments are appreciated. Quilter1234
#3
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".
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".
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I've got a Fiskars 24" x 36" and a June Taylor 18" x 24".
I bought them because they were the best priced matt at the time I was getting them. I've had them both for at least 4 or 5 years and both are in excellent shape - no indentations or tears. I'm a casual quilter (not everyday), so I can only speak from that point.
I'd say both of these brands are excellent choices. I've always made sure to have mine laying flat, so they don't warp.
I bought them because they were the best priced matt at the time I was getting them. I've had them both for at least 4 or 5 years and both are in excellent shape - no indentations or tears. I'm a casual quilter (not everyday), so I can only speak from that point.
I'd say both of these brands are excellent choices. I've always made sure to have mine laying flat, so they don't warp.
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Originally Posted by quilter 1234
I am in the market for a new cutting mat. JoAnns sells June Taylor mats much cheaper than Olfa... am I paying for the Olfa name or is there really a difference. I have an 18x24 now... looking to get 24x36... any comments are appreciated. Quilter1234
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
Can you lay some fabric dryer sheets on the stinky mat?...I think I would have returned it for a different one after one day.
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