Extra Large Cutting Mat
10-31-2020, 01:06 AM
#11
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Central Ohio
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My friend Cindi ordered a mat from a company called SpeedPress a few years ago. If I remember correctly, it was a custom size. She's been pretty happy with it. They make cutting mats for framers and artists, and the mats are designed for heavy-duty blade and cutter abuse. I'll ask her to pop in and update on how it's holding up after all this time.
http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/2
10-31-2020, 06:12 AM
#12
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Carroll, Iowa
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When I wanted to upgraded my cutting table I searched for one to fit the table I had and couldn't find one so enlarged the table to fit the cutting mat I could find out there. Got one called Alvin Green that's green on 1 side and black on the other side. Both sides have markings on them, its self-healing and 4 x 8. Comes rolled up so will take a little bit of tiime to relax but I love mine and have had it for a number of years now with no complaints. Here's the website I went to.
www.gwjcompany.com
www.gwjcompany.com
10-31-2020, 06:26 AM
#13
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Location: Waterford Michigan
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I bought my extra large mat at JAF 15+ years ago when one of their stores was closing near me. I got it for a great price so I grabbed it up at 75% off. As time has gone on I have to use it on the floor now because I can't reach across it. I use it mostly to trim a full quilt and square things up. I keep a standard size on my cutting counter.
10-31-2020, 01:02 PM
#15
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Location: Walker Missouri
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Yes, I ordered it from SpeedPress, pretty sure about 8 years ago. It’s called the Magic Cutting Mat. It was custom-cut to the size I needed (about 72 x 45) at no extra charge. It’s been a fantastic cutting mat for me.
http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/2
http://www.speedpress.com/products/2/2
10-31-2020, 02:08 PM
#16
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10-31-2020, 07:25 PM
#17
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I bought mine at joannes with a coupon, it is a white one, the one on my table now is about 12 years old- it replaced the one I had that was about 15 years old. It’s the same kind that my LQS uses- so they withstand a lot of cutting. Mine does have a few areas that are getting a little worn but I think I will still get a few years out of it. It gets used daily- lots!
11-01-2020, 05:09 AM
#18
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Location: Carroll, Iowa
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So sorry to hear that, sure glad I got my mat when I did but it looks like a company called Speedpress is still in business. I did find my markings are not correct as I went along the length of it. Haven't checked the black side if its the same so I use a ruler when I go over anything past 12 inches in length just to be safe.
11-01-2020, 05:40 AM
#19
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Cutting mat
I would like to purchase a cutting mat 40x60. I have searched with varying results. I know there are some out there that are death to rotary cutters and that do not hold up to use. Quilters Select does not make a mat that large. I have been told that there is a white mat that is not a good one but I have no idea which one. Martelli makes a large one, but I have a smaller Martelli and I'm not that in love with it. Do any of you have recommendations based on your personal use? Thanks for any input.
11-01-2020, 05:41 AM
#20
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I have a Sew/ Fit heavy duty mat that is 40 x 72 and it's 20 years old and still in really good shape. I think keeping them clean is very important to making them last. Also, if I am cutting small pieces for a quilt, I put a smaller mat on top and cut on it. So, I only use the large mat for cutting garments out. I have a custom made cutting table, so this mat just stays on top of it all the time. I love it.
