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Robin, RN Top Contributor: Pets

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Very Pleased With The OLFA

June 4, 2017

Item Display Length: 36.00Verified Purchase

I've got two of the Fiskars self-healing mats and needed to buy a new mat because they just weren't healing like they were supposed to. They had a lot of rough spots on the mats and it was getting harder and harder to cut with my rotary cutter on those mats. After reading numerous reviews, I decided to buy the OLFA and I've been very happy with it. I've only been using it for about 3 months, but so far it's still as good as new. The cuts made by my rotary cutter do seem to vanish quickly and the mat returns to its new condition. I may need to order a second one and go ahead and replace my other Fiskars mat. I'm very pleased with the OLFA.

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2kwietTop Contributor: Sewing

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I ordered a different brand figuring all mats were the same and it had a lot of good reviews. Dumb decision on my part

August 17, 2017

Item Display Length: 18.00Verified Purchase

I started quilting recently and bought a small Olfa mat to begin with. When it was time to get something bigger and more versatile, I ordered a different brand figuring all mats were the same and it had a lot of good reviews. Dumb decision on my part, I used it once and ordered this to replace that mistake. I've had zero problems with either of my Olfa mats. If the rotary cutter actually goes into this, I haven't seen any cut lines, no fabric lint stuck in the surface, and no surface bits coming off during a cut. It just lays there looking perfect and protecting my table while giving a nice smooth surface to cut on. I don't know how long these are supposed to last, but my expectation is that it'll be just as nice for years.

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SunshineSherryTop Contributor: Pets

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It was BIG!

October 30, 2017

Item Display Length: 36.00Verified Purchase

Saw this Olfa mat at my quilting class and used it for a project. It was recommended we purchase this size by our instructor. I did not realize it was so BIG - plenty of room to do the biggest project. It came securely packaged and I was able to use the cardboard for another project - felt like I really got a bonus! The mat is large and of good quality. It was much cheaper than in the store. I can not wait to start my quilting project using this mat - lots of room to cut. Plus the measuring lines are easy to see and read - you do not have to wear your eyes out trying to read the markings. Very satisfied.

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KAT

Black substance on mat

January 4, 2018

Item Display Length: 36.00Verified Purchase

I supposed I misunderstood when the description read double-sided. That is misleading as everything has a back side, right? the back of the mat is blank. Also, when I received this mat it was dirty. I wiped it off with a paper towel and a lot black stuff came off. There is also a sticky substance in a couple of spots that I am still trying to remove. Not exactly what I expected, but this is my first cutting mat. I think it will turn out to work well. The smell is strong, but it hasn't filled the room as some people said. Hopefully, the smell will dissipate after awhile.

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T. Gaunt

They smell really bad.

February 15, 2018

Item Display Length: 36.00Verified Purchase

I bought it because of the strong brand name, and the product seems physically fine. Unlike a cheaper product that has raised lines on the markings, these are all flush and good quality.

However, the smell of the mat is really bad. After several days of it stinking up my entire office, I took it out for washing and even soaked it in my pool. The smell is still there, and I did some research on this and most people say that it takes a FEW WEEKS for the mat to air-out. Not what I expected. I'll give it time to air-out, and if that doesn't work, it is going back!

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January 27, 2018

Item Display Length: 18.00Verified Purchase

I like this cutting mat. It's large enough so you don't have to fold fabric more than once or move the mat under it to cut it into strips for quilting. Just make sure your ruler is long enough! I don't really care for the area with the smaller grid (with more lines). I get lost! It's harder to tell if you are on the inch or half-inch markings.

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RobinDTop Contributor: Sewing

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The BEST healing mat

May 13, 2014

Item Display Length: 36.00Verified Purchase

I've used Olfa self healing mats for 25 years . . .and I still have and use one that I bought in 1989. I purchased a new cutting table last June and ordered three of these mats to use with it so I would have the option of removing mats when the leaves of the table were folded.

Some complain of a noxious odor . . .but it was gone from all three of my mats within 48 hours or so of removing them from the shipping carton.

They heal instantly and don't dull my rotary blades and the measurements are accurate and very functional . . .an excellent product and I know . . .just as my oldest mat is still in service, these will last me for several decades.

6 people found this helpful

I love this cutting mat for cutting my quilt pieces! It fits on my table just right and heals nicely. I would highly recommend this mat for its size, quality and price.

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