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Kak
New Pal
Ireland
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 Posted - 10/22/2012 : 3:39:58 PM
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Sorry for bringing this up again but I've been away from the site for a while and missed the blocking Board dicussion so hope someone out there can helpme with following query
I was thinking of ordering the Blocking Tiles advertised on this site, anyone used them ??
Kak
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2012 : 07:33:51 AM
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Can you be more specific about which tiles you are talking about? I'd guess many of us don't know offhand which tiles are advertised here, and there may be more than one.
Robinsteph
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Kak
New Pal
Ireland
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2012 : 08:30:34 AM
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Thanks for posting the link. I haven't used these mats, although I remember reading Clara's review and being intrigued.
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Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
Robinsteph
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2012 : 09:59:10 AM
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I got mine from this company: http://www.softtiles.com/
Service was excellent and I'm very happy with them. Buy as many or as few as you think you need. I had cheaper ones from Toys 'R Us, and these are much better. The 5/8" thickness is good. I ordered a box of 25, and if anything, I'd order more.
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Kak
New Pal
Ireland
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Posted - 10/28/2012 : 3:17:19 PM
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Thanks I think I'll go for them I'll wait for Knit & Stitch Show on in Dublin next weeksend it would save postage if some stand had them. Thanks for your help.
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2012 : 06:29:30 AM
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I'm intrigued by these too. I'd really like something new to block on--I've been doing it on my cardboard sewing board and it doesn't work very well. The board is always trying to accordion closed. Thank you, Anderknit and Kak.
Robinsteph
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azblueskies
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 10/29/2012 : 12:29:29 PM
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These look very similar to the ones I picked up at Target on sale. They were in the sporting goods section - I think they were intended to be used under exercise equipment to protect floors but they work beautifully for blocking.
azblue
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Kak
New Pal
Ireland
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Posted - 11/05/2012 : 04:25:05 AM
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Thanks for your help no Blocking Boardsat Knit & Stitch I've decided to go for the Nursary Tiles they will work out cheaper only thing is they will have no grid lines so i'll have to think of way around that
happy knitting
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 11/05/2012 : 2:13:50 PM
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For gridlines, go to a fabric store and find a piece of gingham fabric with 1" x 1" squares; get a couple yards of it cut. Lay it on the mat underneath what you are pinning down. Instant grid lines. ;)
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mjhknits
New Pal
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Posted - 11/08/2012 : 08:25:47 AM
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| I use a cardboard folding board meant for cutting out fabric. I cover it with a large sheet of clear plastic that I got cut to the right size at a fabric store. The board doesn't try to fold up, the plastic keeps it from warping due to the wet yarn lying on it, and the gridlines are very useful. mjhknits |
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ibcreative
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 11/08/2012 : 10:56:12 AM
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Originally posted by anderknit
I got mine from this company: http://www.softtiles.com/
Service was excellent and I'm very happy with them. Buy as many or as few as you think you need. I had cheaper ones from Toys 'R Us, and these are much better. The 5/8" thickness is good. I ordered a box of 25, and if anything, I'd order more.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' "
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ibcreative
Warming Up
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - 11/08/2012 : 11:02:00 AM
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ooops - I forgot how to post. Question - which size tiles did you purchase - the 2x2 or 1x1? thanks
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Originally posted by anderknit
I got mine from this company: http://www.softtiles.com/
Service was excellent and I'm very happy with them. Buy as many or as few as you think you need. I had cheaper ones from Toys 'R Us, and these are much better. The 5/8" thickness is good. I ordered a box of 25, and if anything, I'd order more.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' "
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Daylily
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 11/08/2012 : 5:03:09 PM
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I ordered my blocking tiles from Knit Picks I also bought the blocking wires too.
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ibcreative
Warming Up
USA
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Posted - 11/09/2012 : 09:05:55 AM
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| The Knit Pick ones look good and with free shipping it's the best price I've found. Is one set enough? |
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
2550 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2012 : 5:16:08 PM
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1 x 1 seems to me easier to work with - that's what I got.
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gururamdas
New Pal
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2012 : 1:39:37 PM
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From a tip on Ravelry (I think) purchased a set of 6 anti-fatigue interlocking mats, ea 2x 2 feet.
$10 at Pep Boys.
Havent opened package yet cuz the cat loves declawing on my kitchen mats. So for now, they are stored in front of the wash machine in the garage. Feel great when doing laundry!
Susie in Phx
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ClimberKnits
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2012 : 2:01:42 PM
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| Got a set at Lowes in the flooring department. Meant for use in kids' playrooms, I think. Then some blocking wires from KnitPicks. Everything goes neatly under the bed in the spare beadroom |
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Kak
New Pal
Ireland
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Posted - 11/15/2012 : 06:25:49 AM
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Thanks all you've been a great help
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