Peeling Olfa mat
#51
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mid Tennessee
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I used a big mat from JoAnns for about 15 years with no problems. Bought a Martelli at the Knoxville Quilt Show last summer, and what an improvement. Much easier to cut on and the lavender and yellow show up the fabric. Hubby is still using the big one from Joanns in his workshop.
Have the Olfas and notice the gouges don't heal too well; the same with the June Taylor. Love my Martelli.
Have the Olfas and notice the gouges don't heal too well; the same with the June Taylor. Love my Martelli.
#52
Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
I was just at Joann's today and was looking at their mats; boy before I even got to the isle they were in, I could SMELL THEM!! Nope, I didn't buy one either.
This discussion is very interesting. One of my large mats (I have two that cover my 6' table) is beginning to show some wear after 15 yrs of use. Still usable but I was thinking of buying a new one at Joann's using a coupon. If the quality isn't up to snuff anymore, I will rethink my purchase. Wouldn't you just love to have some way of assessing the monetary impact of this thread? :!:
#53
Originally Posted by mar32428
Let the head honcho know that you have notified the other quilter on this connection and they are passing the information on to their quilting groups. That should get some attention. They don't want publicity.
#57
Nursie76, that is exactly how I use mine, with no problem, I have had mine for 24 years. It is like the June Taylors, people love them but they are hard and will dull a blade more quickly. I use my white one for large pieces and otherwise use my Olfa 18x24. It is nice to have that large mat to cover the table.
Originally Posted by nursie76
Gosh, hubby just got me one of the table sized white cutting mats from Joann's for Christmas and I love it! Makes cutting long strips so much easier. I will have to remember not to use it unless necessary for the larger pieces.
#59
Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
Today I bought another mat to replace my badly warped one.
I got a fiskars from walmart. Yellow on one side, green on the other. 24 X 36 for $28. No smell either!!
I got a fiskars from walmart. Yellow on one side, green on the other. 24 X 36 for $28. No smell either!!
#60
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
Today I bought another mat to replace my badly warped one.
I got a fiskars from walmart. Yellow on one side, green on the other. 24 X 36 for $28. No smell either!!
I got a fiskars from walmart. Yellow on one side, green on the other. 24 X 36 for $28. No smell either!!
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