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luvTooQuilt 09-20-2010 09:22 AM

I have a 29x52 self healing from the SewFit Company..I can see my hand under the mat.. Its great..

~Milky White , almost see-thru
~bold blue markings
~inches & metric measurements
~self healing


I love it..

LCKnaff 09-20-2010 09:30 AM

Do you have any idea how long this mat lasts? I have always used Fiskers mats but I am thinking that they make the blades wear out fast. Where did you but rhe mat you wrote me about?

deema 09-20-2010 09:36 AM

Large green Olfa

Small green something else. After less than half of my cutting for one project, there were cuts on my mat that did not and will not heal, and my rotary blade had dulled significantly. I bought the Olfa then. I like the green...its easy on the eyes when you're staring at it forever...lol

cooper 09-20-2010 10:35 AM

i use gray and green, the gray holds up better for me, not the dritz one, the hard gray one ( june Tailor)

Dkm 09-20-2010 03:10 PM

I have the yellow and pink....hate it.

Clueless Quilter 09-20-2010 03:37 PM

I have several mats and don't see any difference between the Olfa and Fiskar mats as durability and usage goes. The latest one that I bought is the green/yellow 24x36" Fiskar. I am finding that the contrast between the mat and the edge of the fabric is terrific. Much easier for me to use, especially at night.

Monika 09-20-2010 04:34 PM

I have a Gingher that is pale blue on one side and pale green on the other. I love it.

brenda21 09-20-2010 04:47 PM

Green olfa here :)

memereof8 09-20-2010 04:47 PM

I have about 5 Olfa green mats in various sizes that I love. I decided to buy a QuiltCut2 by Alto's that has a beige mat. Very bad color if you have eye problems like I have. Can't exchange it because it was bought at a Quilt Show. Called Company to suggest changing color because of our aging population and they were not very helpful. Told me to glue a green mat in its place. Boy are "WE" going to have to assert our rights.

Annz 09-20-2010 04:51 PM

I have mostly the green ones and have no problems. I also have a blue one and have no problems but I must say I like the
green ones best.


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