tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post4797452117343903704..comments2024-03-27T04:09:55.280-05:00Comments on Twiggy and Opal: Dual Use :: New DiscoveryJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-31925703182200001142016-11-07T14:52:09.737-06:002016-11-07T14:52:09.737-06:00What a great tip! I was just thinking yesterday t...What a great tip! I was just thinking yesterday that it is time to clean up my mat. I am starting to get embarrassed when it is in my pretty fabric photos. :) I need to give it a good soak too, but this is great for that quick fuzz removal. And the eraser too! I hadn't heard of that before. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942853868409355316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-31750236359713481942016-11-07T02:18:21.574-06:002016-11-07T02:18:21.574-06:00ha! This is genius!! Thanks so much for sharing, w...ha! This is genius!! Thanks so much for sharing, we're about to move house, and I totally feel your pain!Sewmotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15312915575213316891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-49522911358692456182016-11-06T16:21:51.488-06:002016-11-06T16:21:51.488-06:00I use my clover seam ripper as a stiletto. I use my clover seam ripper as a stiletto. LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-54634904683320300182016-11-06T08:14:00.651-06:002016-11-06T08:14:00.651-06:00I was pretty happy with this new discovery. It ma...I was pretty happy with this new discovery. It may keep my cutting mat much cleaner now! Besides trying to keep the batting/threads out of the cracks, I’m sorry to say that is all I ever do to take care of my mats! I’ve heard you should soak it in detergent or vinegar…but I never do! I cut until the mat is trashed and I don’t think there is any coming back from that!! Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-55454748486650378502016-11-06T01:23:07.896-06:002016-11-06T01:23:07.896-06:00Enjoy setting up your sewing room Jayne, I hope yo...Enjoy setting up your sewing room Jayne, I hope you get it sorted quicker than I am doing. I've never seen a seam-fix before, I'll keep an eye out for one, it sounds great. I never think to turn my mat over for non precision cutting, but I will definitely follow up on that tip too.<br />Smiles<br />KateKate @ Smiles From Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525561534884021883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-4549940071261766512016-11-05T12:03:26.325-05:002016-11-05T12:03:26.325-05:00Great idea. I kept my old cutting mat for cutting...Great idea. I kept my old cutting mat for cutting batting, but it still needs to be cleaned sometimes and this is an excellent suggestion. Thank you.Rochelle aka Bella Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493294172036878044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-87017815308049015982016-11-05T11:31:10.017-05:002016-11-05T11:31:10.017-05:00Great idea. I flip my mat over when I cut flannel ...Great idea. I flip my mat over when I cut flannel and batting but I admit I just flip it back over without cleaning up the threads. Time for me to change a behavior!Cynthia Brunz Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493041529014071142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-32893897637009977472016-11-05T11:20:47.889-05:002016-11-05T11:20:47.889-05:00Hi Jayne! It's always great to hear tips like ...Hi Jayne! It's always great to hear tips like this. Could you please write sometimes what else you do to take care of your cutting mat. x TejeTejehttp://www.nerospostbox.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-11323536027735802122016-11-05T09:06:00.580-05:002016-11-05T09:06:00.580-05:00Oooh! Smart thinking!!!Oooh! Smart thinking!!!Amanda & Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776269616492593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-91773482538111692742016-11-05T08:49:11.920-05:002016-11-05T08:49:11.920-05:00I love finding new discoveries and using a tool fo...I love finding new discoveries and using a tool for more than what it’s intended for! Since my seam ripper is always by my side it’s going to get double duty now!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-27845214541094134782016-11-05T08:44:17.212-05:002016-11-05T08:44:17.212-05:00I’ve tried several methods of cleaning my mat and ...I’ve tried several methods of cleaning my mat and try to prolong it’s life as long as I can! What I need to remember is to rehydrate them…thanks for the reminder!! Great tip about measuring the lines too!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-6248081905804760422016-11-05T08:42:04.299-05:002016-11-05T08:42:04.299-05:00I like when things like this happen! Since my sea...I like when things like this happen! Since my seam ripper is always close by, I have no excuse not to keep my mat fresh & clean now!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719432822327081144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-26122914023694157712016-11-05T08:13:16.523-05:002016-11-05T08:13:16.523-05:00Awesome! I have a dedicated eraser for my sewing s...Awesome! I have a dedicated eraser for my sewing space that stays by my mat to clean it up, but when a tool can do double duty that it awesome. <br /><br />And psst... I hope you link up with Tips and Tutorials Tuesday ;)Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-6585243284730395022016-11-05T07:31:27.817-05:002016-11-05T07:31:27.817-05:00I use a pot scrubber to clean imbedded threads off...I use a pot scrubber to clean imbedded threads off my mats. A nylon bodywash poofy thingy (I'm sure there's an official word for it) also works well. Wipe your mats down with a damp cloth to keep them hydrated. And measure the lines periodically to make sure you are getting the precision you think.Libby in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709701255260085505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-35611434749449194732016-11-05T05:37:09.399-05:002016-11-05T05:37:09.399-05:00Great tip!Great tip!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165119758309263620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4580965803850912868.post-67110136653082570462016-11-05T03:44:16.833-05:002016-11-05T03:44:16.833-05:00Hi Jayne,
Great idea. I will try this for my mat....Hi Jayne,<br /><br />Great idea. I will try this for my mat.<br /><br />Best MareikeMareikehttp://rundherumblog.denoreply@blogger.com