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constantine63 04-11-2019 03:14 AM

I use an old plastic credit card. Held at an angle across the mat, it works pretty well.

quilterpurpledog 04-11-2019 03:45 AM

A little steel wool works well also.

LGJARN52 04-11-2019 04:07 AM

I use a green Scotchbrite to remove mine. Scrub in both directions for the best cleaning.

ktbb 04-11-2019 04:37 AM

I ditto the comment that a dull blade may have helped cause this. It has been suggested that a mushroom brush is good for cleaning this out. Also - it appears that your mat is older and dried out a bit. Olfa suggests that you periodically soak your cutting mats in warm water and let them dry flat - this helps keep the mat moist. I do mine in the bathtub where they can lay almost totally flat. Do not put in direct sun to dry since that might cause warping.

redmadder 04-11-2019 04:39 AM

I use a damp washcloth, that does double duty of moisturizing the mat and pulls the batting right out.

HoneyJ 04-11-2019 05:36 AM

Ditto the comment about a gum eraser. Works pretty well.

maviskw 04-11-2019 06:02 AM


Originally Posted by quiltedsunshine (Post 8238815)
An old fashioned gum eraser takes it out really slick. We sell a lot of erasers at the store, because it works so well.

After reading this and HoneyJ's post, I took my really old eraser and worked on my mat. The batt marks are Gone! After scrubbing, I wiped over the spot with a damp cloth to remove eraser crumbs. I'm happy!

Sew Freak 04-11-2019 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by sdeaaz (Post 8238640)
How do you avoid this when cutting batting and flannel? Is it time for a new mat? I can get it off with scrubbing, just wondering if a better way to cut batting. Thanks Ladies.

It looks like you don't use the grid lines for cutting so why don't you use the backside for cutting your material. I do that to keep my grid lines nice for when I really need to use them. It helps.

Kitsie 04-11-2019 08:33 AM

I use an old matt saved for just that purpose, and cut on the diagonal to avoid the ruts.

lolagrace 04-11-2019 10:07 AM

A friend made little scratchy pads using tulle that she cut into strips then crocheted. I use it a lot to remove batting or fusible fleece that also likes to leave bits behind now and then.


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