Tools you thought were extravagant and now can't live without......
#21
My 17" OLFA rotating cutting mat.
I've been quilting for 20 years and putting myself at risk with odd, somewhat dangerous hand positions with my rotary cutter. I recently bought the rotating mat for a workshop where we cut lots of fan blades and it sure came in handy.
I love it.
I've been quilting for 20 years and putting myself at risk with odd, somewhat dangerous hand positions with my rotary cutter. I recently bought the rotating mat for a workshop where we cut lots of fan blades and it sure came in handy.
I love it.
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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I did second think about my Go when it came available to buy. It was so new then I had to be on a preorder list. I would replace it in a minute if it broke. I bought the Quilter's Slidelock when it was only available in Australia under another name. I bought a Quilter's Select ruler to try and it is the best ruler I have ever used. I now have the QS mat, and all sizes of the rulers. I buy Creative Grid brand when I need a specialty ruler. The Martelli round rotating mat has been wonderful to have.
Honestly I have never found a notion or ruler that I thought was extravagant. I buy new ones all the time to try out. How can you tell if they are something that you will love using if you don't try them?
When I started quilting it was after both my kids graduated from college. Nothing I could have or do buy for quilting would be as expensive as two girls in college at the same time. LOL
Honestly I have never found a notion or ruler that I thought was extravagant. I buy new ones all the time to try out. How can you tell if they are something that you will love using if you don't try them?
When I started quilting it was after both my kids graduated from college. Nothing I could have or do buy for quilting would be as expensive as two girls in college at the same time. LOL
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#24
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Madison, WI
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My 17" OLFA rotating cutting mat.
I've been quilting for 20 years and putting myself at risk with odd, somewhat dangerous hand positions with my rotary cutter. I recently bought the rotating mat for a workshop where we cut lots of fan blades and it sure came in handy.
I love it.
I've been quilting for 20 years and putting myself at risk with odd, somewhat dangerous hand positions with my rotary cutter. I recently bought the rotating mat for a workshop where we cut lots of fan blades and it sure came in handy.
I love it.
#25
SLIDELOCK RULER They may seem expensive but less expensive than a trip to the ER! Absolutely could not get along without the two I own. The 14" and the 24" lighted edge are the ones I've had for several years now. I have a healthy fear of rotary cutting, after reading several mishap posts on this board. The Slidelock keeps your hand/fingers away from that cutting edge. http://www.quiltersslidelock.com/purchase/
#27
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,711
Instead, I lay a smaller cutting mat overtop of my regular large one.
Cut, then turn the mat with everything on it.
Maybe someone else will enlighten me as to the "need" for a rotating one vs. what I am doing?
#28
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,461
Rotating mats are great if you do a lot of smaller cutting. I find most of my cutting is yardage and I need a larger spot to cut. I have a large mat on a kitchen island on wheels. I either walk around it or rotate the island.
#29
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 15,948
I have the Olfa, Fiskars, and Elna rotating mats. They can't compare to the Martelli 16" big round one. I'm not a fan of Martelli products but do like the rotating mat. It will last me my lifetime. I think the Matilda's Own Rotary mat is very good from the reviews it has. I haven't used one of those. I see Matilda's 15" is on a sale at Craftsy now. $49, reg $75.
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