The answer to that question is economics.
Cutting pressing mats.
4 8 out of 5 stars 82 ratings based on 82 reviews current price 16 47 16.
Product title fiskars 18 x 24 two sided self healing cutting mat average rating.
Pressing surfaces are cotton poly blend to minimize stretching shrinking and distortion of grids.
It s hard to find large wool pressing mats.
June tailor cut n press 12 x 18 i have had this cutting mat for years.
Depending on where you buy your wool pressing mat you may spend up to 50 to 75 just for one small one.
My sewing room is my favorite.
It s really hard to find a mat large enough to press a standard yard of fabric.
One side is a durable rotary cutting mat with a solid surface that extends the life of the rotary blade and includes permanent angles and bias lines for easy and quick mitering.
My mat is only 17 x 24.
Contains 12 x 18 cutting mat on one side and a padded pressing surface on the other.
The first con is the sizes available.
Sale double sided self healing cutting mat 3 stars 14 was between 4 99 to 34 99 now from 2 50 to 17 50 quick view self locking tweezers price 7 99 quick view fiskars fabric knife price 15 99 quick view round the corner ruler price 12 99 quick view.
One side has a grid rotary mat with permanent angles and bias lines.
Opened flat 2 separate surfaces with combined open measurement of 26 1 2 x 19.
Fold away closed measures 19 x 8 x 13.
That is a pretty steep price to pay just to cut down on some ironing work.
Cut press and square the smallest quilting pieces with complete accuracy with this two sided mat.
Also you can tailor make your wool pressing mat to fit your situation.
Features a velcro closure that keeps it securely shut when not in use.
A big selling point for them is that they allow you to be mobile but let s get real i don t need to be that mobile.
Quilter s cut n press is two sided.
All printed dimensions on mats and pressing surfaces are quality controlled for accuracy.
Other side is a cushioned 1 inch grid pressing surface which enables you to square during pressing additional grid features provide bias angle circle markings and bold center lines.
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