brenwalt, I love the idea of putting smaller mat on larger mat.

I have one also and it comes in so handy.

I have a clover one bought on the late 90s, it is really sturdy and rotates smoothly. The layers are joined in such a way that it feels really solid.

I bought a larger size Creative Grids rotating mat but the top layer only just sits on the base and a 3mm high black disc - the layers separate so easily - really poor design & build - please avoid at all costs.

It is a shame because I love Creative Grids Rulers.

I just bought one this weekend using my coupon. Haven't tried it yet. Hopefully soon .

Ya I love this mat too! enjoy!

Hope you enjoy your mat.
I want to check the mat out myself,thanks for the heads up.

....Eleanor Burns....Quilt In A Day dot Com has the 12 by 12 rotating mats on sale for 10 bucks NOW
thru OCT 31st.

Actually, it is the 8x8 inch mat that is on sale. That would be a good size for small projects but iI think I will need a larger one for most things.

If anyone is still interested, the one that BellaBoo pictured on the first page of this post is still available from The Quilt House.
http://www.quilthouse.net/productsSpinner.htm

She was at the Grand Rapids AQS show and I was surprized because I thought that these were no longer available. This is the one I have and like BellaBoo, I purchased my in the 90's.
I also have a small one from Beba
http://www.bebasboutique.com/store.p...=0&sort=normal

which is very convenient. If she is at a show near you, her show prices are great!

I have one of the first rotating mats that came out several years ago...mine is rectangle..just love it...my sister bought one also..we were doing the Double wedding ring....when she passed away..I got hers also and I gave it to one of my dear friends..that quilts...