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11-07-2010, 05:36 AM

#21

MerryQuilter

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I think I would get my Joanns half price coupon and get new one no fun if have to fight with tools,

11-07-2010, 06:01 AM

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memere9

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If you can't get it flat it will make great templates for patterns. I went to a place mat class for a one piece place mate and the teacher made her pattern from a used cutting mat. She makes lots of place mats.

11-07-2010, 06:22 AM

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featherweight

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Originally Posted by memere9

I took one of my old ones and cut into a circle. I found a wood Lazy Susan at the thrift and made me a rotating mat. Works just as good as the expensive ones.

11-07-2010, 06:46 AM

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MNM

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Originally Posted by mommamac

help - my cutting mat got all wavy during our move - is there a way to get it back into a flat surface or do I bite the bullet & ante up for a new one?

I'm interested in the answer to this one. I or I should say my DH left my mat on a table on our patio in 118* weather and it is now frilly also. I have tried everthing I can think of to flatten it to no avail. I bit the bullet and got a cheap one waiting for a 50% off sale at Joann's. Maybe a Christmas gift from my DH.
I had a lot of trouble cutting on the frilly one. Waiting for your ideas. MNM

11-07-2010, 06:51 AM

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featherweight

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MNM, If it is "frilly" or "Rufflely" I think it is to late. Just my opinion.

11-07-2010, 06:57 AM

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MNM

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Originally Posted by featherweight

MNM, If it is "frilly" or "Rufflely" I think it is to late. Just my opinion.

Boy! you got that right but I do like the idea of using it for templates. Thanks all. MNM

11-07-2010, 07:18 AM

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janb

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Good information, just when I need it.

11-07-2010, 07:25 AM

#28

Quilter Marshall

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Originally Posted by mommamac

help - my cutting mat got all wavy during our move - is there a way to get it back into a flat surface or do I bite the bullet & ante up for a new one?

I put my distorted cutting mat in my stove oven on about 150-200 degrees, and it turned out like brand new. i left it in the stove about 20 min. may take longer for yours.

11-07-2010, 07:50 AM

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featherweight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mommamac

help - my cutting mat got all wavy during our move - is there a way to get it back into a flat surface or do I bite the bullet & ante up for a new one?

I put my distorted cutting mat in my stove oven on about 150-200 degrees, and it turned out like brand new. i left it in the stove about 20 min. may take longer for yours.

I don't think my 59 x 42 mat will fit in mine. LOL

11-07-2010, 07:54 AM

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JANW

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mommamac

help - my cutting mat got all wavy during our move - is there a way to get it back into a flat surface or do I bite the bullet & ante up for a new one?

Same with me, but if you need new ones Hancocks of Paducah had the best price by far. Just got my new ones yesterday