Cottage Mills Puzzlemat
Cottage Mills Puzzlemat
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Reviewed by zzz Christine zzz Weiher, Editor, AllFreeSewing.com
A puzzle cutting mat is just what any quilter needs, especially if you want to make things easier on yourself. No one likes to fussy cut blindly or have the lines not completely straight, so why wouldn't you use a mat? The Puzzlemat from Cottage Mills will change the way you do things.
The white translucent plastic is a perfect visual when you need to cut your fabric for your next quilting project. The measurements are listed in inches and will make cutting so much easier. Each expandable cutting mat system includes six 12 by 12 Puzzlemat pieces allowing you to go big or go small, depending on what type of project you're cutting for. The pieces snap together easily to make a 24 by 36 inch cutting mat for those longer pieces. A storage case is included and you can purchase additional pieces to increase the size if you're looking to make a large quilt.
Something to make note of when cutting over the joins of the mat pieces, is that the cuts can skip over a little bit, but you just have to be sure the pieces are clicked together as tightly and smoothly as they can go. Because you can see where they're joined, you can adjust the pressure when needed for a more accurate cut.
If you're looking for a product that's going to fit all your needs then this Puzzlemat is for you. When you're going to a class or simply don't need a large cutting mat then this allows you to bring just one or two pieces without the fuss. You're going to love it.