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Old 07-04-2010, 08:03 AM
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I have a 16" x 22". My cutting mat sits down into the frame also. I wish it was smaller. This size takes up a lot of room to use when turning it. I may have to get a smaller one. I don't use mine very often.
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Old 07-04-2010, 08:49 AM
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I have one that I keep on a TV tray next to the sewing machine and use it to cut small pieces, so I do not have to get up and go to the larger cutting board on the dinning room table. Love it!!!
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Old 07-04-2010, 08:55 AM
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I wouldn't purchase the one at Walmart either, if they have any left. You can't use the backside. Better to use the 50% or 40% off coupons at Michaels or JoAnne Fabrics for the very same item. I have 2 Olfa Brand 18"X24" rotary cutting mats, both purchased with coupons. You can put them together side by side or end to end to really measure and cut out larger projects. Still use my smaller 12" X 18" Duraheal Brand for smaller projects like cutting out small squares or creating potholder hot pads. Will be sewing today, its too hot to go outside. from, Debbie, Phoenix, AZ
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Old 07-04-2010, 09:43 AM
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I have a genius idea....get a lazy susan, screw plywood to that and attach a cutting mat to that...probably with adhesive......Home made rotating cutting mat!!!! I just havent gotten around to making one yet, lol
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Old 07-04-2010, 09:46 AM
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If you can find the older heavy wooden lazy susans it would work great. Keep an eye out at thrift stores and yard sales. The newer plastic ones will tip at the ends when cutting off center. I tired making one with the plastic turntable. It wasn't sturdy enough.[/quote]


menards!!!!! they have metal ones!!!
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Old 07-04-2010, 11:29 AM
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My DH bought me a cutting table, mat and dress form In 1984 right after I got my Bernina. Never have used the dress form, but praying that my table will last till I die. Like Salem Mats better than any, but wish that Olfa would make one to fit my table.
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Old 07-04-2010, 11:59 AM
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OK, I've never heard of Fun & Done Patterns. Where are they? Sounds like my kind of pattern.
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Old 07-04-2010, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SC
I used mine to cut out some squares for a fun & done I'm working on. My mat is only 12" I think. Really wanted a larger one but couldn't afford it. This one will have to do for now but I WILL have a larger one some day!
Here's the place to use those 50% off coupons at JoAnn's.
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Old 07-04-2010, 03:06 PM
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It's especially nice since I am left-handed and often seem to line my ruler up on the wrong side. A quick turn and I'm ready to cut.
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Old 07-04-2010, 06:10 PM
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I bought mine at Wal Mart. They at that time had a rotor cutter that looks like a large paper cutter. It really works great. Never could get the hang of the hand held one.
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