Oh man!! I bought a set of four for the kitchen, and when they did not work out so well, I tossed them. (see Anne hitting self in head)

I use those chopping mats as well and find they don't get brittle like the quilting template plastic! I've got some that are three years old and still as pliable as when I first cut them! I get most of mine at a local flea market and sometimes get them at half price. Some come in two packs and some in 3 packs. I buy 8-10 packs at a time to keep on hand as I make a lot of templates.

Great idea! I use templates for appliqué pieces only but will have to look for these as the plastic sheets are so much more costly.

Wow....thanks for this hint......back to dollar tree...I love that store...

Thanks for the template idea. I just bought some plastic for the fabric store which is no where near the size of the cutting matts. Will keep this tip in mind. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing! That is a great idea and savings.

What I great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

I have a couple pkgs of these and haven't opened yet. Now if I can remember where I put them!

What a great idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful idea.