Question about Martelli Cutting Mats
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Question about Martelli Cutting Mats
I have been thinking about getting a Martelli cutting mat to replace my warped Olfa mat. However, I don't like some of the things I have read about their rotary cutters, so I want to use another cutter on their mat. I love that their mats are supposed to not be prone to warping as most others are. I don't really like the colors of their mat though. If I don't buy Martelli I will likely buy Quilter's Select, as I like the colors, black on one side and grey on the other.
Martelli advises that you must use their cutter on their mats otherwise they won't hold up well. Has anyone used other rotary cutters on the Martelli mats and how has the mat held up?
Martelli advises that you must use their cutter on their mats otherwise they won't hold up well. Has anyone used other rotary cutters on the Martelli mats and how has the mat held up?
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Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
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Have a Martelli mat that has been in constant use for at least 10 years, I cut something almost every day. My go to cutter is Olfa with Olfa blades, and yes it did take a little getting used to the yellow and purple sides. But now I find
yellow for darker fabrics and purple for lighter. My blades last much longer than with any other mats that I have used, and I have used a lot.
yellow for darker fabrics and purple for lighter. My blades last much longer than with any other mats that I have used, and I have used a lot.
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I purchased my Martelli mat earlier this year and use both Martelli and Olfa rotary cutters on my mat...both cutters work the same on the mat and I haven’t noticed any sign of “wear and tear” on the mat itself. I really like the mat and have gotten used to the colors. I also use Quilter’s Select rulers with my mat.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Dakota
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If u hurry u can get their mats at about half off. I love their mats. Bought them on sale. Have the great big one for my big sewing cabinet have the next size for my other sewing cabinet and two or three smaller ones on other surfaces. Also pkg of blades r $22. L n r hand cutters r $12.50
the sale is on right now but won’t be much longer
the sale is on right now but won’t be much longer
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Nashville, TN
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I have been thinking about getting a Martelli cutting mat to replace my warped Olfa mat. However, I don't like some of the things I have read about their rotary cutters, so I want to use another cutter on their mat. I love that their mats are supposed to not be prone to warping as most others are. I don't really like the colors of their mat though. If I don't buy Martelli I will likely buy Quilter's Select, as I like the colors, black on one side and grey on the other.
Martelli advises that you must use their cutter on their mats otherwise they won't hold up well. Has anyone used other rotary cutters on the Martelli mats and how has the mat held up?
Martelli advises that you must use their cutter on their mats otherwise they won't hold up well. Has anyone used other rotary cutters on the Martelli mats and how has the mat held up?
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