Rotating mats vs just turning small mat around
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
My son got me one for Christmas last year. I was excited because it was a neat new toy. But honestly, I have not used it hardly at all. Maybe I need to get in the habit of using it more??? or maybe the way I have been working is just fine. I know I am no help, but I would probably put that money on some nice fabric or thread
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,433
Mine is an old Elna one. I can replace the mat. It's heavy and doesn't tilt or move unless I want it to. The mat fits in the turntable with no lip. It's a big rectangle one so I can cut strips. I was expensive a the time but I've had it for many years. I have two of the square Olfa ones. I have one in my travel sewing supplies and one on my ironing board.
#26
I have one and don't use it often. I got it as a gift. If what you are doing is working for you, why change it. I would think turning a small mat would be just as easy as turning a small mat on a turntable...
#29
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Richmond, KY
Posts: 742
I have the Martelli rotating mat and love it! I use it frequently. It turns on ball bearings, so the turn is very smooth and it does come apart when I am trying to turn it like I have experienced with my square one. I also have the top for it that you can iron on. I know it is expensive, but I really recommend it. And this one does not have a lip around the edge - it is even all around.
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