Alvin cutting matts
10-11-2012, 04:59 AM
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Alvin cutting matts
I recently found a site that had Alvin GBM cutting matts. Regularly they are $56.00 but on sale for $20.99. I was wondering if anyone has used them and if they are any better than others that are advertised.
Also wondering if a self-healing matt is better than the "non" self healing. I need to find a good one as my other one has resulted in big holes which resulted in cut marks on my brand new counter top. SIGH!!!!! Now to find a way to hide the cut marks.
Also wondering if a self-healing matt is better than the "non" self healing. I need to find a good one as my other one has resulted in big holes which resulted in cut marks on my brand new counter top. SIGH!!!!! Now to find a way to hide the cut marks.
10-11-2012, 08:53 AM
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What brand was it that allowed you to cut into your countertop?
Had never heard of Alvin cutting mats, so looked them up on Amazon. (Amazon is a great place for getting user reviews of different products.) They get good reviews. Olfa seems to be the most popular mat among quilters; not sure how Alvin would compare to Olfa. It seems comparable.
Be sure to do a lot of price-checking before ordering. Sometimes Amazon and other places regularly offer a product for less than websites that advertise the same thing at 50% off. Also be sure to check size of the mat as it relates to price.
Had never heard of Alvin cutting mats, so looked them up on Amazon. (Amazon is a great place for getting user reviews of different products.) They get good reviews. Olfa seems to be the most popular mat among quilters; not sure how Alvin would compare to Olfa. It seems comparable.
Be sure to do a lot of price-checking before ordering. Sometimes Amazon and other places regularly offer a product for less than websites that advertise the same thing at 50% off. Also be sure to check size of the mat as it relates to price.
10-11-2012, 08:55 AM
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I have an Alvin. I really like it. It's a lot thicker than any other name brand that I have used and it's double-sided, which my OmniGrid is not. For the price you cannot beat it. I got my 18x24 for under 20.00. They are good mats. Also, stick with the self healing.
10-11-2012, 08:57 AM
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What brand was it that allowed you to cut into your countertop?
Had never heard of Alvin cutting mats, so looked them up on Amazon. (Amazon is a great place for getting user reviews of different products.) They get good reviews. Olfa seems to be the most popular mat among quilters; not sure how Alvin would compare to Olfa. It seems comparable.
Be sure to do a lot of price-checking before ordering. Sometimes Amazon and other places regularly offer a product for less than websites that advertise the same thing at 50% off. Also be sure to check size of the mat as it relates to price.
Had never heard of Alvin cutting mats, so looked them up on Amazon. (Amazon is a great place for getting user reviews of different products.) They get good reviews. Olfa seems to be the most popular mat among quilters; not sure how Alvin would compare to Olfa. It seems comparable.
Be sure to do a lot of price-checking before ordering. Sometimes Amazon and other places regularly offer a product for less than websites that advertise the same thing at 50% off. Also be sure to check size of the mat as it relates to price.
Good advice. I did this and what I found at the time was that the Alvin website had the best price for the mat I wanted.
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