Cutting Mat Care

Helpful tips about maintaining our cutting mats.
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[@barbarahartman7099]

Who knew? Love your tips. You’re sewing videos are the best I’ve ever watched. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@cherieiduke1723]

I always appreciate your quilting tips and advice. What I really appreciate are the small unusual tips that I get from you. Thank you

[@robinaruzza2128]

Such good information…I really didn’t realize how much a dull blade can harm your mat.

[@lynnshepard7485]

What great tips! I never did like the idea of putting flexible mats in the tub, and now I know how to clean my really great mat that has cork on the back for pattern making. Thanks!

[@germ6749]

Thank you so much! I am also guilty of using a dull blade sometimes. These are great tips for cutting mats care and I’m cleaning all my mats today!

[@terribishop5313]

Funny you mentioned batting I use a handful of little batting scraps to wipe down/dust my sewing room.

[@nancyconnor7529]

As always, practical and useful information and no big investment. Reminds me that I need to clean my mats soon. Also loved the wet towel suggestion.

[@conniel.4601]

Good tips, thanks Laura.

[@louettesommers8594]

I always appreciate your videos. 💜 Thank you for another good informational video.

[@jgalex1990]

Great info. Much appreciated. Also love your hair. I'm trying to convince my mom to fully embrace her greys too.

[@beverleybrowning3480]

Great tips! I use a Teflon scrubber from the dollar store to wipe off threads and scraps into a bin. For stuck on stuff like after cutting batting, a kitchen rubber glove works wonders (also for removing pet hair and lint off quilts and bedding and couches and car seats!) . I save all my threads and scraps into a big bin then make up pet beds for our shelter. Cheers and thanks!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Great tips and reasons to do these things.

[@janelicata5328]

Thank you! You always provide such wonderful tips!

[@suekelly840]

Thank you for the tips. I don't have a bath tub so I've just been putting off having to deal with the mats til now.

[@pattysherwood7091]

I learned a lot from you in this video. Thank you dear!

[@jeanferguson7889]

Thank you for the great information. 🙌👏🏻

[@ninagillenwater4502]

Thank You!!!

[@doreensherk287]

Laura, those are great ideas for our mats………..oh I better change a few blades asap. They say if you can’t remember the last time you changed your blades, it is time to change the blades……..

[@terrismith9764]

Thank you! This was awesome info yours tr

[@terrismith9764]

(Continued) for yours truly.

[@bootstrapsmediaandcommunic3675]

Much love from. Uganda

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great tutorial and lots of useful information!! Thank you for this video!

[@joyscranfield5527]

Very informative tutorial. Where did you find the plastic pastry cutter? I have & use a metal cutter in the kitchen.

[@angelabatterman6381]

Great tips for mats since they do tend to catch a bunch of stuff.

[@darlenegardner7119]

Great tips, but I would like to say you have the most beautiful hair!

[@helilouratiba7742]

Evry good show

[@lynneschultz316]

This was great! Thanks so much!

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

You say it all the time (“this mat is pinnable”), but I actuallly want to see you put a pin through that pinnacle mat. I just can’t imagine it happening so I really want a demonstration!! 😊

[@helenlouise1737]

This is a very useful video. I am concerned about dull blades & would like to know if you buy all new blades as needed or do you sharpen your blades with a particular sharpener tool especially for rotary blades? Your answer will imply if those things really work!

[@dorisosborne132]

Thank you Could you address how to change the blades on a rotary cutter. It seems there is a beveled edge on the blades & I’m not sure if I’m putting it on properly. It seems the new blades do not cut well. Thank you

[@lynnslosson5937]

I just changed my rotary blade for a brand new blade, and I swear it is not cutting well.

[@dorisosborne132]

Thanks Lynn, I thought it was me putting it on incorrectly. Nice to know I’m not alone with this problem. I watch some of the instructors cut & I know they must be new blades, but mine are never sharp enough. Maybe someone will see this & have an answer for us. Again thank you for your reply.

[@sharonfernandez2739]

You were looking particularly beautiful in this video. I'm guilty of being a dull blade user.

[@ritaball5253]

Thank you for your tips, if you don’t mind me asking, where did you get your dough cutter?

[@Jerzidi9]

Is there any hope for a mat that has a bump in it from (heat from iron)? I put one of those gray squares where you can iron on and I believe the heat created a bump. I’ve had many books holding it down for weeks to no avail. Any thoughts?

[@cyndikarp3368]

I use plant based cleaners, without harsh chemicals. They work very well & there are no chemicals left from soap you used.

[@mamakaka73]

Slowly? It seems to me, I cut one quilt and the blade is done....

[@DeviSisk]

won't a Mr Clean take off the lines on the mat?