I had one of the large white mats and i didnt like it. mine was not self healing. you can use them for purses or cut them up for templates.

I bought one of those and it is more for measuring than cutting, I only use mine to cut batting and backing fabric then spend a long time trying to clean it after each use.

I wonder if the used pieces can be used as templates? I only made one purses so far so, I am not sure what to use old mat for.

Bottoms for bags or totes.

I would get largest rotating green mat I could afford. I saw some time ago a puzzle mat that intersected like a jigsaw. Anyone have this? How does it work?

That is a wonderful idea - thanks for the tip! I've just begun making totes and purses and was wonderful the best thing to use. I have two old mats that have been taking up space - now they will have a new purpose!!

Several years ago, I bought a large mat, it was white, too--it was mine for about a month, until I figured out it was dulling blades way too fast. Those mats are meant for some other use, believe me. Olfa is the only mat I buy, now, and they last a very long time. piecefully, the old one

Great idea!

I bought one of those extra large white mats a good many years ago when I had a 4 x 8 foot table and it was supposed to be pinable as well. I never liked it and blades cut grooves in it way too easy. I gave it away and have stuck to the smaller self-healing mats ever since. I put two on a table if I need a larger space.

If you have self cleaning mats, such as olfa, they can be soaked in a bath tub, and a soft brush can be used.
I used distilled water and a drop of dawn dish detergent. I lay my large mat on a towel on a folding table I use. I have a dish brush (kind you fill with soap) I use that. When scrubbed lightly. I go over it with clear distilled water and then allow it to dry. Then go over it with a quilting mat smoother (not sure of the correct name). The board is like new.