lvs2sew
Intermediate IA USA Member since 4/25/09 Posts: 80 |
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Date: 9/14/12 11:25 PM Hello PR I have a non self healing cutting mat and hate it i am hoping to get a new one soon. I am wondering if anyone knows how i can fix it up a bit to get by? my fabric catches on the scratches and its so frustrating scared its going to tear up fabric thanks for any help ------ "My husband said if I buy any more (fabric) he would leave me - I'll miss him." |
Scheri
 Advanced Beginner AB CANADA Member since 7/13/10 Posts: 251 |
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 1 member likes this. Date: 9/15/12 0:34 AM I bought my olfa rotary mats at Michaels with their 50% off one item coupon. We get coupons for Michael crafts weekly.
------ Scheri Manson
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Sharon1952
 Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2647 Board Moderator |
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Date: 9/15/12 7:56 AM Nope- Once they have been scored up that is it. Look for coupons. ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
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rosehatten
 Intermediate MD Member since 9/15/05 Posts: 95 |
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Date: 9/15/12 8:24 AM I've had a few mats that I turned over and was able to use the back for a while before replacing. Of course, it doesn't have the grid markings. Maybe that would work for you.
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PattiAnnJ
 Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4986 |
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In reply to rosehatten <<
Date: 9/15/12 3:44 PM I was going to give the same answer as rosehatten gave.
Flip it over and keep using it. If you watch Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting on PBS you will notice they do not use gridded mats. |