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    Old 07-05-2011, 01:19 PM
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    Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
    I was taught both ways and have since found that mats & rulers are better now than they used to be, so I use them both..no problems here...

    I agree with you and have found that I bouble check my mat measurements with the ruler and when they match I trust them.!!! :D :D :D
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    I use both....and still can't cut straight LOL!
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    Old 07-05-2011, 02:47 PM
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    I use both as that was the way I was taught. Things seem to line up ok.
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    Old 07-05-2011, 03:00 PM
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    I use both. I laid the ruler over the matt and the lines matched up so I know they are the same.
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    Old 07-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by tmjennings
    WHATEVER YOU USE, JUST BE CONSISTENT THROUGH AN ENTIRE CUTTING PROCESS
    So true! And...

    Easy for you to say!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D but hard for me to do!
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    Old 07-05-2011, 06:01 PM
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    I was taught to use rulers. Sometimes the fabric is just too large, then I will attempt to line it up with the mat lines.
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    Old 07-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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    Never!
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    Old 07-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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    I use both, but most of the time I use the mat. It is what I started out doing. Old habits die hard, as they say.I think either way is fine.
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    I think as long as everything is measured by the same method, it will work. :thumbup:
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    Old 07-05-2011, 07:02 PM
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    My teacher told me the lines on the mat are not precise.
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