Rotating Cutting Mats
11-14-2018, 06:09 PM
#11
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I love my Martelli Round-A-Bout. It has ball bearings so turns very smoothly. I have the 3 piece set--base, cutting mat and ironing surface. I take it to Quilt Guild with me sometimes--it's not too large to take.
11-14-2018, 08:41 PM
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2018
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I also love my Martelli Roundabout -- Love the smooth ball bearing movement. I also have the pressing mat and use it to take to quilt meetings sometimes. Love the Martelli company all around. And as someone said, they are having 50% off sale.
11-15-2018, 05:43 AM
#16
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Location: Central Ohio
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
The Martelli Roundabout is excellent. It's big and sturdy. I told my DD to remember what you give me as gifts now will end up being yours one day so select wisely. I get much better gifts now. LOL
11-15-2018, 06:28 AM
#17
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Location: Carroll, Iowa
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I saw a Martelli one at one of my quilt retreats and loved it. It has a pressing mat on the opposite side too. Decided to wait till Martelli had a sale as they are pricey but right now they're having a sale so that's the time to grab it. I was lucky as when I got home Martelli started a new sale and I picked mine up. I use the cutting mat part to carry my pieces to the sewing machine and then to the ironing board too as well as trimming. Its a self-healing mat and I can't say anything bad about this rotating cutting mat/pressing mat. Nice size too.
11-15-2018, 07:51 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by SuziSew
This is a great deal! I think she will love the ironing surface too.
11-15-2018, 09:47 AM
#19
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There are so many things that come into play. Has she used one before? What does she anticipate cutting on it? How much space does she have? Will she be cutting yardage or precuts?
I have lots of cutting mats that I use for different purposes. One is 5 feet by 3 feet or so, then I have 24x26. 18x24, two rotating ones and a couple oddball ones. Brand does not make any difference to me, I am more concerned about function.
I sew clothes and use the largest one for that. I use all the smaller ones for quilting.
Does she have rulers? What about a rotary cutter?
I have lots of cutting mats that I use for different purposes. One is 5 feet by 3 feet or so, then I have 24x26. 18x24, two rotating ones and a couple oddball ones. Brand does not make any difference to me, I am more concerned about function.
I sew clothes and use the largest one for that. I use all the smaller ones for quilting.
Does she have rulers? What about a rotary cutter?
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