Joann's Fabric Sale 9/23 - 9/29

Thanks, I'll have to check it out!

I was there this past Sunday, 9-16, and bought a cutting table and a cutting mat to fit the table. I sure am proud of that, too. I don't do a great deal of sewing, but I've found that cutting things out on the dining room table is a back breaker.

Anyone who has one of the mats, how do you stick it to the table? I've used some of that clear silicone that will easily peel up. But not too sure how it is adhering the mat to the table. Would just some C clamps be better?? I'm open to all suggestions, but I don't think I want to glue the mat to the table permanently.

Hi,

I don't use anything at all. Once the mat has flattened out, it mostly just stays put by itself. You could use clamps if you want, but I think they would be in the way.

Rita L.

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Ok, thanks! I'll give it a whirl.

I wound up buying two cutting mats that I use butted end to end. I use masking tape to stick them together and to the table so they don't shift. Cheap, low-tech, easy to remove.

I have a table with a mat, and never thought about securing it. It pretty much stays in place. When I collapse the table, I roll the mat for storage, but it flattens out quickly when I need it again.

I stash mine on edge behind the piano.

Joy Beeson