I love my rotating mat so much I keep it right beside me when I sew. If I need to trim something off of a block, like a dog ear, I have the mat ready. I don’t know how I did without it. 😊 Thanks for another great video, Laura. I look forward to seeing your videos every week!!!❤️
Laura has a really nice one but you could make your own if you find an old Lazy Susan (who named that?!) in the thrift store. Just lay a small cutting mat on top of it & you are ready to go! Like I said, Laura's round cutting board is superb! Thank you, Laura. for another informative video!
Well done! I agree, we can often find something cheaper to adapt to our needs. I have a turntable about 18'' across which came from a swivelling car seat for the disabled. It was good as a laptop stand but you have given me the idea to try my cutting board on it!
I really enjoy when you review a product. I clicked your link to purchase Matilda's Rotating Mat, but then saw a review on another site that concerned me. The buyer did not use theirs, because the board was not firm enough in the center. Your demonstration looked fine. I must ask if you have experienced problems with the center of the board not being firm enough. Thank you.
I have the olfa and I love it. Thank you Laura for showing the circular one, never knew you could get them. hope you are coping well with the stay inside in place at present. We are on lockdown here in the UK too. Stay safe.
Thank you Laura. I have one but it is square and has a small circle in the middle - not very good as when you cut the fabric goes downhill as you press the rotary cutter down while the ruler stays in the same place - result = wonky sides! Plus it does come apart too easily! I will have to keep my eye out for one like yours and put it on the birthday wish list! :D
Kerry L: That is the design I have, as well, and I have the same issues with it as you describe. Heck, sometimes when I have been rotating it and it seems to be hung up, I then look down at the edges to find that the top cutting surface has come away from the rotating base altogether. Maybe I'll do like one of the other commenters here and get my old, super large Rubbermaid turntable out and see if my square mat fits on it. Where there's a will, there's a way.
Great video. I have the olfa square rotating mat and love it but after 5 years it is not soft. I recently learned to soak it in water with a little vinegar. I haven’t done that yet. But you said in this video not to immerse rotating mats. So how do I rehydrate it?
I’ve had one for years, but love yours. The markings on them, as well as the more stable base. Oh well, in lockdown like the rest of the world, will have to wait before I can go out and buy one. Meanwhile, thanks Laura. 🇦🇺
I remembered to use mine!! (I'd attach a pic but NO clue how to do it!) so imagine two squares and bits of fabric and thread on a square rotating mat... hahahaha
hello laura very nice lady please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal with the mouse pad under it so we can see how well it works in action please ok ? Please kindly reply back ok? Thank you very much
Wow, I wish I could buy a super rotating mat like this one and round. I am finding it very hard to buy a lot of these wonderful tools you show here in Australia,. I am finding that Australia is very behind when it comes to handcraft. I am wondering if it's because of our weather. We are and do a lot of things outside, we are not in our homes as much as other parts of the world we don't get a lot of cold weather that keeps us inside and we don't get snow to keep us in our homes, on the very odd occasion snow appears we travel for miles to see it, as it does not last long at all. I think people from Canada, USA, Europe would laugh at our snow dumpings, you may class it as sleet :)
Yes, I agree, am in Queensland and In a rural area so I buy nearly all of my sewing needs online, even the threads! I would be lost without online shopping and google. I am even learning stippling through U tube lessons. So thankyou for all these tutorials and reviews, very much appreciated.
I love my rotating mat so much I keep it right beside me when I sew. If I need to trim something off of a block, like a dog ear, I have the mat ready. I don’t know how I did without it. 😊 Thanks for another great video, Laura. I look forward to seeing your videos every week!!!❤️
I have three different brands of rotating mats and the Matilda's Own one is by far the best.
where can you get it?
Laura has a really nice one but you could make your own if you find an old Lazy Susan (who named that?!) in the thrift store. Just lay a small cutting mat on top of it & you are ready to go! Like I said, Laura's round cutting board is superb! Thank you, Laura. for another informative video!
Well done! I agree, we can often find something cheaper to adapt to our needs.
I have a turntable about 18'' across which came from a swivelling car seat for the disabled. It was good as a laptop stand but you have given me the idea to try my cutting board on it!
Turntable
I’ve got the exact one too and it’s a game changer. No more overstretches and contortions!
I really enjoy when you review a product. I clicked your link to purchase Matilda's Rotating Mat, but then saw a review on another site that concerned me. The buyer did not use theirs, because the board was not firm enough in the center. Your demonstration looked fine. I must ask if you have experienced problems with the center of the board not being firm enough. Thank you.
I have never had that happen. it is always firm
Love my rotating mat as well. Wish I’d seen your product before buying the one I have. I like the cutting surface on yours.
I have the olfa and I love it. Thank you Laura for showing the circular one, never knew you could get them. hope you are coping well with the stay inside in place at present. We are on lockdown here in the UK too. Stay safe.
This is another great video about a notion that I didn't even know existed.I can't wait to get one.Thanks!!
Super cool! I love the way you explain everything. You leave no question unanswered. God Bless.
Thank you Laura. I have one but it is square and has a small circle in the middle - not very good as when you cut the fabric goes downhill as you press the rotary cutter down while the ruler stays in the same place - result = wonky sides! Plus it does come apart too easily! I will have to keep my eye out for one like yours and put it on the birthday wish list! :D
Kerry L: That is the design I have, as well, and I have the same issues with it as you describe. Heck, sometimes when I have been rotating it and it seems to be hung up, I then look down at the edges to find that the top cutting surface has come away from the rotating base altogether. Maybe I'll do like one of the other commenters here and get my old, super large Rubbermaid turntable out and see if my square mat fits on it. Where there's a will, there's a way.
This is on my list of things I need! Great tips too! Thanks so much for this demo!!
Don’t you just love them. I bought a square mat that’s 14”. It’s my favorite and I leave it by my machine.
I just recently started using my rotating mat. It sure is great.
Are these available in Canada or do u have to order them from the Fat Quarter Shop onlly?
You make such wonderfully informative videos. Thank you!
Great video. I have the olfa square rotating mat and love it but after 5 years it is not soft. I recently learned to soak it in water with a little vinegar. I haven’t done that yet. But you said in this video not to immerse rotating mats. So how do I rehydrate it?
This is such a cool item! Thanks, Laura!
Wow , never knew that there as something like that. Interesting , but sure makes cutting easy, instead of turning the fabric....nice to know .🌹❤️🌹❤️
Thanks! I didn’t know that brand. 🌸🌸
can u buy the Matilda rotating cutting mats in Canada or only in the US?
I’ve had one for years, but love yours. The markings on them, as well as the more stable base. Oh well, in lockdown like the rest of the world, will have to wait before I can go out and buy one. Meanwhile, thanks Laura. 🇦🇺
Best thing ever invented.
Love the size too! OM, I may need another one! :D
I remembered to use mine!! (I'd attach a pic but NO clue how to do it!) so imagine two squares and bits of fabric and thread on a square rotating mat... hahahaha
I really like this mat. Ty for the review. I dont have one.
I'm loving that fabric!! Please tell me where you got it!
It was just scraps:)
Thanks so much. And just wondering the pen you are using for glueing, Woow so handing. Can I know where do you get it and what’s the name for it?
It is a fabric glue stick... something like this amzn.to/2RjZvlL
Thank you for your great videos. Stay safe
Thank you for the useful info ...
Very cool!
hello laura very nice lady please kindly film how to operate the sewing machine electric foot pedal with the mouse pad under it so we can see how well it works in action please ok ? Please kindly reply back ok? Thank you very much
try this video ua-cam.com/video/ToICHIJmvAo/v-deo.html
The mat is nice...........$70. 😓
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Wow, I wish I could buy a super rotating mat like this one and round. I am finding it very hard to buy a lot of these wonderful tools you show here in Australia,. I am finding that Australia is very behind when it comes to handcraft. I am wondering if it's because of our weather. We are and do a lot of things outside, we are not in our homes as much as other parts of the world we don't get a lot of cold weather that keeps us inside and we don't get snow to keep us in our homes, on the very odd occasion snow appears we travel for miles to see it, as it does not last long at all. I think people from Canada, USA, Europe would laugh at our snow dumpings, you may class it as sleet :)
Try Oz quilts. They have many good tools
Yes, I agree, am in Queensland and In a rural area so I buy nearly all of my sewing needs online, even the threads! I would be lost without online shopping and google. I am even learning stippling through U tube lessons. So thankyou for all these tutorials and reviews, very much appreciated.
But $70.00. Wish I could afford!
You can get smaller less expensive ones. It all depends on what you're looking for