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Favorite Fabrics
I don't have a favorite, but I can tell you that you should not get one of those big translucent white ones from JoAnn fabrics. At least, not for rotary cutting on. It'll dull your blades practically in an instant. They're good for covering the surface of your cutting table, though, and will allow you to straighten up your yardage for cutting with scissors.
I second the recommendation about avoiding those white mats at Joann Fabrics. I used to replace my blades way too often when I had the mat from Joann's. Then I bought the "big mat" from a quilt show vendor as a show special. They come in several sizes...here's the link.
sewingemporium.com I noticed how blades don't need to be replaced as often...even the ones I sharpened on the electric rotary blade sharpener by True Sharp. There is even a warranty, which I have not seen before.