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    Old 08-19-2015, 03:26 PM
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    Default Matilda's Self Healing Rotating Mat

    Has anyone used this rotating mat and if so how do you like it. Thank you sew much for any input.

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    Old 08-19-2015, 03:32 PM
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    I've never seen that one before. I have the square Olfa one.
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    Old 08-20-2015, 01:30 AM
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    I have one of these mats. I don't use it because it is not firm enough in the middle.
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    Old 08-20-2015, 02:13 AM
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    Looks interesting I have the square one which is useful for squaring blocks.
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    Old 08-20-2015, 04:34 AM
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    I have a square one and love it!
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    Old 08-20-2015, 05:08 AM
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    I have always preferred Omnigrid mats since they are thicker than the Olfa. They are available only online at JAF so I just wait until the day after Thanksgiving when they usually go on sale.
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    Old 08-20-2015, 05:23 AM
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    I have one of the square Olfa rotating mats as well. Don't use it all that often but it is wonderful for squaring up - especially HST's!
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    I googled "rotating cutting mat" and found a Martelli 16" round mat for $27.19 at Staples.com. Michaels and JoAnns.com both had Olfa and Fiskars 8x8" (around $15) and 12-1/2 x 12-1/2" (around $35). I have the 8x8, and it is great for trimming HSTs and would work well for cutting pieces with small templates. Also, if weighs almost nothing and I take it to classes and retreats just in case it might come in handy. I have seen the Martellis demonstrated at the Houston Quilt Festival, and they are very well built.
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    Old 08-20-2015, 10:31 AM
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    Thanks for your thoughts, quilters! Clearly, there is a wide range in pricing for this item!
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    I have one made by Elna. It is a rectangle that a new mat will fit and be flush. The one I have in it is one Tuesday Morning has in stock now. I had an Olfa and a Fiskars in it before. It is heavy and does not tip even if I cut on the end. It's the best I've used. I bought it before the rotating mats became round or square. I have searched online and haven't found another like it.


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