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10-27-2012, 08:18 AM

#41

Calran

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The Fiskars mat is 13x13 and works very well
Caroline

10-27-2012, 08:20 AM

#42

collady

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I have both sizes and use them both pretty much equally. I even have 2 of the 12" so that one is always packed with my materials for quilting classes.

10-27-2012, 09:59 AM

#43

grammasharon

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17in cutting mat

I have just finished squaring up 56 12 1/2 in blocks and would have had problems with smaller mat. I really like the big one. Can always cut smaller pieces on it but needing it for bigger blocks make it essential for me

10-27-2012, 11:22 AM

#44

judord

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Ahhhhh, you said my favorite place.........FABRIC DEPOT!! For sure you are in Oregon or SW Washington. Me too!
Judy

10-27-2012, 12:49 PM

#45

quiltnutt

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I have both sizes and use both of them. Best $ I spent.

10-27-2012, 01:25 PM

#46

KyKaren1949

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Joanns' has a 14" X 14" on sale right now for $20.39. Although it's a Fiskars, I have used the large Fiskars mat at home with no problems. I buy Omnigrid for the one I use most often, but truthfully, I can't tell much difference. For something I wouldn't use that often, I'd much rather only have the $20 invested rather than the $70, and that was the sale price!!

10-27-2012, 07:26 PM

#47

maviskw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yarn or Fabric

I've got the 12". It's all the store had when I bought mine. I don't think it rotates nicely so I don't rotate it at all anymore. It is the one that is next to my machine for paper piecing when I just need a quick slice.
Having said that... It isn't wearing as nicely as my big Fiskars mat. It doesn't appear to be very self healing and is looking really funky. It doesn't get a lot of use but it still looks terrible considering its age. I wish they could have used a better material in making it...

What brand do you have? The way it sounds, there are other brands out there, and I wouldn't want to buy the one you don't like.
That's why I like this board. We learn from others mistakes so we don't have to make so many ourselves. LOL

10-27-2012, 07:48 PM

#48

jlwheart

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I have the 12" by my sewing machine and it's perfect for my needs. I think size depends on how & where you'll use it.

10-27-2012, 08:17 PM

#49

patti p

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I am new to quilting and I see a 14x14 rotating cutting Mat at overstock.com for 23.00 is that a good size and price?
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