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11-16-2018, 06:39 AM

#21

southernmema

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Love my Olfa

11-16-2018, 07:04 AM

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klswift

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What will she be using it for? If cutting larger strips and pieces, a regular mat would be good. But, If doing a lot of smaller cutting or trimming, a rotating mat is wonderful! And, it is usually that 'treat' buy that we don't get for ourselves!

11-16-2018, 07:43 AM

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betthequilter

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I have an Olfa 12" and I love it. Great gift for you MIL.

11-16-2018, 08:57 AM

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cashs_mom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SusieQOH

NZ, I bought the Matilda mat on Craftsy and love it. I'm wondering if maybe it's sold out? I don't know. I got it for half price several months ago.
Whichever one you buy will be a wonderful gift for your MIL!!!

PS. I have the square Olfa rotating mat but I don't like it very much. I like the round one a lot better.

I got the Matilda mat for my birthday in October. I've only used it a couple times but it turns very smoothly and sits very steady. I got mine from Fat Quarter Shop. I just looked and they still show it on their website

11-16-2018, 01:13 PM

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citruscountyquilter

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I love my 12" Olfa. It doesn't wobble and is steady yet turns easily

11-16-2018, 04:50 PM

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janjanq

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Originally Posted by feline fanatic

I have the Martelli one and like it but I haven't used it a whole lot. I got the 3 piece set at a show. It wasn't quite as expensive at the show. You could probably get away without the ironing mat part.

https://shop.martellinotions.com/rou...tting-mat.html

I have the Martelli one and love it, but I agree you probably don't need the ironing mat.

11-16-2018, 08:41 PM

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ctrysass2012

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I have a square mat & the Martelli and I prefer the Martelli. I purchased it during 1 of their 1/2 off sales & got the 3 pc.
I don't use the ironing mat often but am glad I got it.

11-17-2018, 01:56 PM

#28

dms

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I have the Olfa and hate it . It wouldn't stay together. I bought the Matilda one from craftsy . I used the Fiskars square mat and liked that also.

11-17-2018, 11:04 PM

#29

gale

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Martelli. I love mine so much I bought my sister one.

11-18-2018, 08:47 AM

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mac

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One thing to consider is that the square rotating mats have corners that snag things. When this happens you can mess up what you are cutting. Ask me how I know... I have since gone to Martelli's roundabout. This works much better.