Cutting Board Problems
#41
When I purchased my last cutting mat, I got the biggest one I could afford at that time. DH took it to his radial arm saw and cut it in 3 sections about 18" each. Now I have one I have never used and two that are used in 2 different cutting areas--one on the back of my Hinty Stretch Frame for trimming quilted quilts and one at my cutting table.
Phyllis
82 yrs in Oregon
70 yrs quilting
Phyllis
82 yrs in Oregon
70 yrs quilting
#42
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central MN
Posts: 257
I use my old board for cutting the strips into the tied fleece blankets and cutting for or trimming batting from quilts because either of those things leaves a lot of residue behind. But after reading this thread, I have that particular "old" board soaking in vinegar and water and I write this. I might just rejuvenate it!! I also use the back side. Works just as well and I cut only by the rulers then. Works great!
#44
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Gueydan, LA Duck Capital of America
Posts: 15
Supposedly if it is a "self healing" mat, they say to soak small ones in the bath tub in warm water for 20 minutes and let it air dry flat. I am trying my mat - 40 X 72 - by pouring a small amount of water and rubbing it around and letting it air dry. Mats too big for the tub I would do the same way. First clean it with a little mild detergent and a light abrasive spunge to get the threads and such that have gotten in the cuts. Once it is clean, wet it and let it sit.
#47
I just checked Walmart's website under Crafts/Fabrics. They have a brand called Creative Cuts, 44" cotton at $7.97/yd???? I get better pricing at Joanns!!! Boy I hope that the store fabric by the bolt prices are better....if they ever bring back fabrics to the CT stores...
#49
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 31
I bought an Alvin mat for draftsmen or quilting. They are marked like any cutting mat and are self healing. You can get them in clear or green, mine is clear. I have been using it heavily for over 6 months and it has yet to get scars from my rotary cutter. You can get them in different sizes and they aren't any mor expensive than the others. I find they are a heavier weight. I believe I bought it from Amazon.com.
Doris1334
Doris1334
#50
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Flip it over and use the other side. Not marked but if you don't use the board markings you are good to go.
ROFL great minds think alike. when I hit reply there were no responses and now there are 3 all saying the same thing. :lol:
ROFL great minds think alike. when I hit reply there were no responses and now there are 3 all saying the same thing. :lol:
Long before I flipped my board, I used a piece of crocus paper which is like a fine sandpaper. I have also used a very fine sandpaper, wet and lightly sanded down the bumps. Got a lot more use before flipping. Anything to save a buck. Got the WS tip from my Dad. He used to build furniture for a hobby. Then another way is to win one at your local ASG luncheon like I did.
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