Monday, October 8, 2012

Oy! Don't Do This

I did something pretty stupid.
I need to buy a new cutting mat.
 

I was pressing a quilt with a hot iron. 
 It didn't even dawn on me that the mat was underneath.   

 
It cannot be flattened : (
Don't try  this at home.

11 comments:

  1. LOL, I have done that too, but luckily I realized it the minute the heat raised the mat, so I didn't ruin it.

    Debbie

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  2. OUCH! Another hint...don't use your light box on your cutting mat either. I found that out the hard way too.

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  3. Even though it is not usable as is, you could cut it up and save the small pieces for travel kits, etc. I have a friend who did the same thing, ironed over it although it had towels for cushioning, it still ended up warped.

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  4. Bummer!

    Here's another tip for you - don't put your laptop on your cutting mat if said laptop tends to run hot.

    You kinda get similar results :)

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  5. Definitely not good, though you could use the flatter sections to cut with your decorative blades!!

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  6. thanks for such a nice laugh!

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  7. Oh no! But then...better a warped cutting mat than a warped quilter. I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist :) But consider this an opportunity for getting the latest new cutting mat out there.

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  8. Not good, but don't toss it in the trash. Even warped cutting mats make great recycled projects (e.g. bottoms of totes, miniature cutting mats, etc). I've not tried it, but I have heard that placing a mat in a bathtub of very hot water, letting it soak, then placing it on a flat surface, will help it take on a good flat shape. If you try it I'll be interested to know what you think.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  9. I guess the good part is that it didn't stick to your quilt or your iron! It wouldn't flatten out if you leave it out in the sun on your driveway?

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  10. You can always cut a nice corner off and use it in a mobile kit on the go.

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