📐 Olfa Foldable Mat, 12"x17 Review

As a quilter, I had problems with my large cutting mat on the way to class. It's so nice to have a mat that folds down to a more comfortable size for carrying. I was worried about how slippery it would be when it opened up. No problem. There are no bumps that the milling cutter could pass. You can run your hand down the center without feeling the seam.

This rug has a narrow side and folds in half. That's why I bought it to keep in the holdall I take to sewing classes. It is durable and the markings are easy to read. Obviously it's not intended for large projects, but that's not what I bought it for. If you work small or travel with your sewing supplies, this is a great cutting mat.

I was a bit startled at first when I realized that this mat is a bit thinner than the regular self-healing cutting mat I've used in the past. But no worry! This is a really good quality rug. To my knowledge, many of Olfa's non-foldable cutting mats are NOT suitable for X-Acto knives (rotary knives only), but all of the foldable cutting mats offered by Olfa are suitable for both X-Acto and rotary knives. If I were to buy a replacement cutting mat in the future, I would probably buy a different…