Accuquilt Cutting Mats
#15
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I used the die for 1/2" hexagons, cutting fabric and paper for the Insanity Quilt by Rhonda Pearce. And I have since cut some more fabric because I didn't like some of my original choices. Anyway, I made sure to rotate, reverse, etc., the mat constantly. I also learned that it does not have to be positioned straight on top of the die but can be off-centered, slanted, etc. In all, I have probably run my mat through the die about 2,000 times (egads!). It looks horrible but just finally has shown cracking. I am definitely retiring it to a place of honor - covering it with fabric and using it in the bottom of a tote bag.
#17
One summer I cut up 2.5” squares and my die wouldn’t cut up anything. I didn’t use it that much because I know exactly what I cut up. The darn thing cost about $35+ and it was ruined, I couldn’t cut up one piece of fabric. My mats take a great deal of use but some don’t last as long as others. Never heard of this paper between the blade and mat, why don’t they tell us that?
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