Need to know what is the best self healing mat?
04-24-2017, 03:18 AM
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A lady in my quilting club was having the same problem. She is fairly new to quilting and she was pushing way too hard while cutting. Once we showed her the proper way to cut she was amazed. She said she dreaded cutting because her hands hurt and she was so tired afterwards.
04-24-2017, 04:34 AM
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I read this thread carefully, I thought, because I have fibers in my mat that I can't get out. It is a green 24 X 36" Omnigrid. I was cutting scraps of Warm and Natural batting to rescue small pieces and I can't get the remaining fibers out of the mat. I tried water and a dish washing scrubbie, but a lot of it didn't come out. What else can I do?
04-24-2017, 04:40 AM
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Jan, what difference does it make where you buy your Olfa mats? Are the mats at Hancocks better quality? Why "only" at Hancocks?
I find sewbizgirl's comments interesting because I've used Olfa mats -- ALWAYS purchased from Hancocks of Paducah, never Joannes, etc. -- for well over 30 years, wash them occasionally as Olfa advises, and have NEVER had a problem with them not 'healing'. I do use both sides of my mats, and change up where I cut on them so as not to cut over and over again in the same groove, but I've used these mats for years and years without causing a 'bad spot'.
On the other hand, in my experience in many years of classroom situations, I've decided the Fiskar mats may be the worst ones on the market for dulling blades! I also use only Olfa blades, by the way, which I buy at Hancocks of Paducah in the 10-pack for a good price.
Jan in VA
On the other hand, in my experience in many years of classroom situations, I've decided the Fiskar mats may be the worst ones on the market for dulling blades! I also use only Olfa blades, by the way, which I buy at Hancocks of Paducah in the 10-pack for a good price.
Jan in VA
04-24-2017, 05:28 AM
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I bought the Fiskars package of mat/ruler and cutter for use in a summer home. I was very disappointed. The mat did not hold up and warped even though I took care of it and stored it properly. The ruler was not a favorite because it slipped easily and had and extra 1/4" on one side and I was forever turning it the wrong way. The cutter was OK. I ended up replacing it all with Olfa which I had at my other other house. I love the Olfa cutter that closes automatically - you squeeze the handle to open. I got a frosted Olfa ruler. I have never had any problems with Olfa mats and have used one for the last 15 years extensively and it is still going strong.
04-24-2017, 10:04 AM
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I read this thread carefully, I thought, because I have fibers in my mat that I can't get out. It is a green 24 X 36" Omnigrid. I was cutting scraps of Warm and Natural batting to rescue small pieces and I can't get the remaining fibers out of the mat. I tried water and a dish washing scrubbie, but a lot of it didn't come out. What else can I do?
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