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12-31-2010, 04:15 PM

#51

TymeToShine

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I like my Fiskars mat

12-31-2010, 05:03 PM

#52

crankygran

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I have both brands and believe me. the Olfa is worth the price. If you have a Hobby Lobby they have a 40% off coupon occasionally and they carry Olfa products. They have a web site. Google them.

12-31-2010, 05:21 PM

#53

Lizard

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Mine are all Fiskars, I've had a couple with the smell, but I've swiped it with vinegar a few times then washed it in the bathtub with warm soapy water before I used it. Seemed to work.

12-31-2010, 05:29 PM

#54

grams5

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Handcocks have all of thier notions wall 50%off Sat. plus if you go to thier web site and print the 11% coupon you can use it too thats 66% off.

12-31-2010, 05:30 PM

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newbiequilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

Quote:

Originally Posted by oatw13

I read someone on here used an Alvin brand drafting mat. I bought one and I LOVE it! It is the best mat I have ever used. I have tried Fiskar's, June Tailor and Olfa and the Alvin one is far better. I bought it from Amazon. I believe the otehr lady who talked about it was able to buy it at a college book store. You could also try a drafting supply store.

It is so thick and it doesn't get the grooves like the other mats did. I love it!

Oh, they come in multiple sizes, too. Mine it 24" X 36".

I am going to get one of these Alvin brand to replace my old cutting mat. I just checked and for less than $24 I can get the 24" X 36" :D:D:D

Amma - where did you find an Alvin at that price?

12-31-2010, 05:36 PM

#56

karenchi

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Go to Salem website....They are a bit expensive...but, what a difference. I have had one for two yrs now and it is as good as when I bought it!

12-31-2010, 05:38 PM

#57

karenchi

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I have one too and I love it.

12-31-2010, 05:43 PM

#58

hperttula123

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Mine are olfa and love them!!! I've never had another brand though.

12-31-2010, 06:21 PM

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dublb

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I haven't read everyone's posts, so if this has been covered I apologize ahead of time. When I was at Staples I saw an Ofla mat in the scrap booking supply's for $10.00. I bought it for the girl that I mentor. We liked it! It's stiffer than the Ofla's I bought at Handcock's. I don't think it will warp like the others.