sdeaaz

I am in the market for a new cutting mat. JoAnns sells June Taylor mats much cheaper than Olfa... am I paying for the Olfa name or is there really a difference. I have an 18x24 now... looking to get 24x36... any comments are appreciated. Quilter1234

gale

Mine are all fiskars. I'm happy with them.

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".

sueisallaboutquilts

I much prefer the Olfa to June Tailor.

frugalfabrics

I've got a Fiskars 24" x 36" and a June Taylor 18" x 24".

I bought them because they were the best priced matt at the time I was getting them. I've had them both for at least 4 or 5 years and both are in excellent shape - no indentations or tears. I'm a casual quilter (not everyday), so I can only speak from that point.

I'd say both of these brands are excellent choices. I've always made sure to have mine laying flat, so they don't warp.

grann of 6

Smell of it first. Mine still stinks after 3 weeks.

frugalfabrics

Can you lay some fabric dryer sheets on the stinky mat?...I think I would have returned it for a different one after one day.

Sadiemae

Me too!

Jim's Gem

I have the blue one. Duraheal I think! I like it!!!

grann of 6

Oh, believe me I have tried most everything. I got it on sale and didn't want to pay the price for the olfa mat. I suspect they all smell if they are the self healing kind. I put it in the closet with the well pump for the holidays hoping it would clear up; nope still smells.