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dglvr 10-22-2012 04:43 AM

I got a nice wood turn table at a yard sale and had an old cutting mat so I cut the old mat to fit the turn table and glued that on. I love it. I use it all the time. I only spent $2 for it. :)

coopah 10-22-2012 04:57 AM

I have the smaller one. It sits right beside my machine for instant cutting/square ups. Love it!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jingle 10-22-2012 05:10 AM

I have one, I think it is 17". I use it when I have to square up blocks, etc.

brenwalt 10-22-2012 05:36 AM

For those that don't have one, here's a good (excellent) substitute that I learned from Harriet Hargrave at one of her workshops: Take a small cutting mat and lay it on a larger cutting mat - this small mat rotates fine!!

nanna-up-north 10-22-2012 05:59 AM

Christmas is coming...... I put one on my list a couple of years ago and my sister-in-law got it for me.... Love it.

susie-susie-susie 10-22-2012 06:25 AM

I bought one years ago at "Minnesota Fabrics" (anyone remember them?) and I have only used it once. I forgot I had it to be honest. I find it easier to just turn my mat when necessary.
Sue

Pat G 10-22-2012 06:31 AM


Originally Posted by mommessy (Post 5601149)
Just wanted to say that the best new quilting tool that I've purchased in a long time is the rotating cutting mat! I went for the 17 x 17 and just love it! Got it at JoAnne's with my 50 percent off coupon. It's pretty pricey otherwise. Just makes things much easier!

I bought one at JoAnn's & found it to be flimsy & the top would fall off the base. Guess I didn't know what to expect. I took it back. I have since bought another one but haven't used it yet. Thought it would be great for PPing or sm. applique. Wish I'd known about the ballbearing ones.

sandy l 10-22-2012 07:14 AM

I have both the large and small mat. Great for trimming up blocks, and "fussy" cuts.

newbee 10-22-2012 07:24 AM

I love my rotating mats--I havew the small one and the larger one. They are great for cutting scraps! Enjoy yours.

carolynjo 10-22-2012 07:34 AM

I use a lazy susan and put my June Tailor square mat on top.


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