Rotating Mat
11-13-2012, 07:05 AM
#21
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Originally Posted by sewingsuz
I think because the fabric may move when you turn the mat and with the rotating mat it is not taking that chance.
11-13-2012, 07:30 AM
#23
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Location: Richmond, Texas
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I have the 3-piece Roundabout by Martelli, and I love it! It has the cutting mat, turntable, and separate ironing pad that fits right on top of the mat. You can get the 3-piece set, or any one of the components. The 16” diameter lets me use the entire mat as a cutting surface. The turntable has 30 stainless steel ball bearings so it does not tip over. Martelli has an upcoming 1/2 price sale, so that's a great time to purchase.
11-13-2012, 07:31 AM
#24
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I have the 17" rotating mat. A few years ago I looked for one like mine for my daughter and couldn't find one, so I bought a turntable at the hardware store, and attached it to a board that fit the 17" Olfa cutting mat. I am not sure, but I don't think they make that particular size anymore. We use them of course for cutting and squaring up blocks, but for any time we need a turntable for anything. We make gingerbread houses every year and place the foundation board on the turntable, then the GB house, and it makes it so much easier to decorate.
11-13-2012, 09:14 AM
#25
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Good Idea
I bought one, but it is beveled, and I can't get it flat, make sure if you buy one it lays flat. Mine is no
good at this point.
good at this point.
Originally Posted by Dee Dee
I have seen some of you post that a rotating cutting mat is one of your favorite "go to" quilting items. Why do you like it? Is there a clear advantage in using a rotating cutting mat over placing a block on a small mat, then just turn it to trim the block?
11-13-2012, 10:45 AM
#26
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Rural France
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Originally Posted by carolynjo
Ditto on using a Lazy Susan or rotating cake plate. I use my old Lazy Susan which is about 14". It is great to be able to get to all the sides.
11-13-2012, 11:53 AM
#27
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Location: Central Wisconsin
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While reading this post, I thought of a 15 1/2 inch Rubbermaid turntable that my mother used to have in her refrigerator. It's at my house now, and I knew exactly where it was. I had been trying to think of a use for it, and couldn't bear to throw it out. LOL Now I'm going to find a board to fit the top of it and a mat that fits that. If I can't find the correct size mat, I may just use my table saw and cut up my old one to fit.
11-13-2012, 02:29 PM
#30
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
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I love my 17 inch for squaring and trimming blocks, use it when I hav a lot to trim and sit down to do the trimming.
Originally Posted by Grace MooreLinker
I love the rotating one for squaring my blocks, faster and I don't have to move the fabric.
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