Cutting mats have become a regular part of our sewing tools haven’t they?  Whether or not you’re a quilter, you may well have one… or two… or more!  Different sizes, configurations, and markings make more than one necessary!

But they are an investment and can be a large item to store. To protect your investment and keep your cutting mat in good condition we have some ideas for safe storage, especially if space is at a premium!

1) Slide it under a bed. It’s dark, it’s cool, it’s flat. It’s a cutting mat’s best friend (next to you!);

2) Slide it behind a piece of furniture large enough that it will stay flat against the wall – a bookcase, dresser, drawers in your sewing room;

3) Place it between the mattress and box springs of your bed;

4) Hang it in the closet – it can be clipped to a hanger using clothespins or hangers with clips for hanging pants or skirts;

5) Slide it between the washer and dryer;

6) If you have a formal dining table with cover, hide it between the cover and table – place a piece of soft fabric beneath it to ensure your table is protected.

Try not to roll it if not absolutely necessary. They can be reflattened, but not always fast enough for when you need to use it! And sometimes if they’ve been warped too badly the best plan to get the best results for your project is to replace your mat and use these storage tips from the start.

And, no matter how beat you are after that great sewing class, quilting retreat, shopping spree – never leave it in your car!  Even if it seems flat, high temps – even higher in the car – can cause warping and damage. (But just in case something like this happened to you – we can fix you up with a new one!)

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