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    Old 03-19-2015, 09:26 PM
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    I like the self healing mats better. I do have a couple cutting boards that aren't self healing but I hardly ever use them
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    Old 03-19-2015, 11:24 PM
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    I'm going to have to check out the self healing cutting mats. speaking of which, anyone else not getting joann coupons like they used to? yes, i know, you have to use them or lose them. i just think joann is passing out fewer 50% off coupons.
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    Old 03-20-2015, 04:15 AM
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    Olfa self-healing
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    Old 03-20-2015, 05:02 AM
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    I have both kinds. I have an old, non-self-healing mat that I've have for at least 30 years that has seen everything. At one time, it was even the kids messy mat. Now I use it to square up quilts because it's so big. I also have 2 self-healing mats: an Olfa rotating cutting mat and a large, Omnigrid mat. I use both of them regularly. The Olfa's surface does not heal as nicely as the Omnigrid, but I love that it rotates. I wish I could repair it some way.

    ~ Cindy
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    Old 03-20-2015, 09:59 AM
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    I have a self healing one that is white with blue lines. Can't remember its mfg, but got it at a quilt store. The ones at Joann's, or any of the blue, green, pink ones give off an odor that gives me headaches.
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    Old 03-20-2015, 10:07 AM
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    My regualr sized 16 year old Fiskars needs to be replaced. I've used it for quilting scrapbooking, anything...

    I have an oversized Olfa that I really like for large jobs/trimming the wole quilt so I'll get a smaller one like it...
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    Old 03-20-2015, 06:45 PM
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    Self healing for me too.
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    Old 03-21-2015, 10:06 AM
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    Originally Posted by madamekelly
    I just replaced my hard blue type with a self-healing mat. The difference was unbelievable! I have always had a hard blue one and never knew how much easier it is to be accurate, when the mat has no slippage. I will never buy another hard blue one.
    2 hours ago I ordered a self healing from Joanns, going from a blue with white lines to a self healer. I was SO happy to read this!
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    Old 03-27-2015, 05:45 PM
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    I've bought several, my favorite 2 I have are these:
    http://www.amazon.com/Alvin-Professi...ry+cutting+mat

    I've only used 1 of them, as it's really stood up for the last 5+ years, and it's still going. So I put the other one underneath it for future use.
    I use the green side, honestly haven't tried the black side. It's self healing, though I'm not sure it says that in the description. It's a thick sturdy mat, that is similar to the Olfa mats.

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    Old 03-27-2015, 06:46 PM
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    I like the self healing mats the best.
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