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    Old 08-03-2015, 03:28 AM
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    I used to use one when I was doing a lot of canning. Now I have it cut up to use as a noise absorber for my embroidery machines. You can get them inexpensively at Harbor Freight.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 04:15 AM
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    Since I am quite vertically challenged, I use 5 or 6 layers of interlocking floor mats in front of the cutting table, ironing area and the long quilting frame. DH used those long plastic ties (around the interlocking parts, one or two per side) to keep the layers from slipping around. And I wear my Crocs, too. Between these two, I do not have any pain at all in my knees or back while I cut, iron or quilt. Well worth it!
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    Old 08-03-2015, 04:30 AM
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    I do not use them at home but we have 6 at work at different work stations that make a huge difference in how we feel at the end of the day.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 04:36 AM
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    I don't have an official anti fatigue mat, but I use a memory foam cushioned kitchen rug at my cutting station. I definitely notice the difference. I'm almost always barefoot, so when I don't stand on the mat to cut (for longer periods of time) I feel like the balls of my feet are bruised.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 04:54 AM
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    This sounds like something I can use. I find when standing at the stove cooking I have to take frequent sit down breaks because of back pain. I worry about the barefoot gals on here. If your rotary cutter ever fell off your table, you might lose a toe or worse!
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    None in the sewing room but I do have them in the kitchen. I find I like to cook more, who would have thought!! I'm a barefoot gal and I use the cutter you must squeeze to cut with, when you stop squeezing, it automatically closes.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 07:03 AM
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    I don't stand too long when cutting but have one at my kitchen sink.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 11:29 AM
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    This is a great idea. Why didn't I think of that? :-) I will be getting one.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 12:42 PM
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    I have them in my kitchen but never thought to put one in my sewing room. Can we all say "Duh!" I will be getting one! Thanks for the idea.
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    Old 08-03-2015, 02:20 PM
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    I have bad feet and back, what works best for me is a gel floor mat. I use it in the kitchen, but take it to my cutting table when I need to cut a lot of fabric. I bought it at Costco, but I see Amazon has them as well.
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