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06-23-2011, 06:12 AM

#31

Lyncat

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Originally Posted by jljquilter

I have the small omnigrid one. Works great for travel or for small pieces. I use flexable trivet to set my iron on. Got it at Hobby Lobby with 40% off coupon. Works great to press seams and trim blocks. Let cool before closing to avoid damaging the cutting mat.

Just make sure you don't confuse the cutting mat and the ironing surface...mine has a rotary cut in it!!

06-23-2011, 06:22 AM

#32

KimS

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Originally Posted by jljquilter

Just make sure you don't confuse the cutting mat and the ironing surface...mine has a rotary cut in it!!

I ordered the Omnigrid yesterday and I was wondering how long it would take me to do the same thing.

06-23-2011, 06:27 AM

#33

mhansen6

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I use one when I go to retreats or classes. At home my ironing board is right next to my sewing machine.

06-23-2011, 06:43 AM

#34

matraina

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Here's a tutorial on how to make your own. It's from Missouri Star Quilting Company:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uGVY...embedded#at=25

06-23-2011, 06:50 AM

#35

JudyM

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Originally Posted by emerald46

No, I have the smaller reversible cutting/ironing mat that I love. I am going to check this out as well, thanks.

I have this too and love it, but guess what I did. I had the wrong side up and I used my rotary cutter on it, so now I have a big slit in it. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

06-23-2011, 07:06 AM

#36

janeknapp

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Originally Posted by JudyM

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Originally Posted by emerald46

No, I have the smaller reversible cutting/ironing mat that I love. I am going to check this out as well, thanks.

I have this too and love it, but guess what I did. I had the wrong side up and I used my rotary cutter on it, so now I have a big slit in it. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

Peel off a section of the glue layer from Pellon's Wonder Under. It should be bigger than the size of the slit. Place the glue layer under the slit. Cover it with the release paper (the Wonder Under paper to which the glue was attached). Hold the slit together as tightly together as possible and iron following the directions of the Wonder Under.

I don't know how easy it will be to iron while holding the slit together! :lol:

06-23-2011, 07:42 AM

#37

clsurz

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Although I have a couple (different sizes) reversible cutting board/ironing mat when I am sewing I find it easier to use a heavy towel which I cut up to size to iron pieces as I stitch. I place it in front of my sewing machine on my DR table with the iron to the left or right of me and sew away and iron.

06-23-2011, 08:30 AM

#38

caspharm

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I bought one of the small ones from JoAnns. I also found quilted ironing mat fabric at JoAnns and was going to make one (Still a UFO).

06-23-2011, 08:43 AM

#39

mariebaker

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I have a "June Taylor" cutting mat on one side and ironing mat on the other-nice.
since it fits on my regular ironing board, I use the cutting side for cutting small pieces there and put it next to the sewing machine for quick press when piecing-
got it at hobby lobby-

06-23-2011, 08:43 AM

#40

vagabondmom

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I used a 2' by 4' 3/8 inch piece of plywood. To protect the wood from steam, I covered it with foil (also reflects the heat), then used a double layer of cotton batting and stapled a muslin cover over that. It makes a nice size for ironing pieces of fabric, and is nice and firm for pressing blocks. I tried one of the commercial mats but it wasn't firm enough for my taste. This is place on whatever table, picnic or otherwise, I am using for a work surface.