Packing an olfa mat? Good idea or not?

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06-11-2013, 03:16 AM

#21

citruscountyquilter

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When I travel I have several small Olfa cutting mats that I just lay together to make a larger one when I get to my destination. I travel a lot with them and have not had any problems with them warping or shifting when I cut on them when they are laid together.

06-11-2013, 05:22 AM

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Janie67

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I bought a white mat at our quilt show that rolls up for storage or travel. I like it better than the hard green ones. It comes in all sizes and I have a huge one for my cutting table and a standard size for my "move" about cutting. It is a Sew fit 1-800-547-4739 or Sewfit.com. Have had them for several years and prefer to Omnigrid.

06-11-2013, 06:55 AM

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mjhaess

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At the price of those mats I would not chance the folding of it...I would buy a cheap mat when I arrived in FL.

06-11-2013, 07:43 AM

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MargeD

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I'm sure if you pack a mat in your suitcase so that it's flat, you should be all right. Have fun on your visit to FL.

06-11-2013, 11:45 AM

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gagranny

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Left this one car lying in car for a short time and it warped!

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Originally Posted by qbtexas

I have one of these: http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-fold-a...x18-/prd22597/

It's got a bit more substance to it than just the mat, so less likely to warp than a mat by itself. Fits into a medium suitcase, if you're flying.

06-12-2013, 06:30 PM

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lots2do

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Thanks, everyone. Can't wait to finish up school so I can start gathering my sewing stuff for the trip!

06-14-2013, 01:28 PM

#27

tenngal

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I've hung mine on a skirt hanger and put it in my suit bag.

06-14-2013, 07:40 PM

#28

Freddie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gagranny

Left this one car lying in car for a short time and it warped!

I did the same thing. So on a really hot day I placed the warped mat on the asphalt sidewalk, put some heavy irons on the corners and left it there for a couple of hours. It is much better now.

06-25-2013, 05:03 PM

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lots2do

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We're off tomorrow! I've packed twice. Had to take out a bunch of clothes so more projects would fit! My mat was too long for the suitcase so I'm going to get another one down there with a Joann's coupon. But I was able to use Jan's idea to make a foam core pocket for the rulers I'm taking. That worked really well. Have a good night!