Thursday, April 26, 2012

Dirt cheap blocking mats (and how to get yours too)!





Good Morning Lovely Stitchers!


I discovered something this week and I just have to share!  I got these cheap-o blocking mats on clearance at a toy store for just $15!  The fancy ones at yarn shops are normally $25+ for twelve 12"X12" squares, but my (15 dollar!) set is sixteen 12"X12" squares.  Awesome!!!!


Well hello there, Buzz Lightyear...


Well they're actually technically play mats for kids (mine happen to be Toy Story characters, but they had princess ones too if that's your cup of tea), but they are the same thing as "real" blocking mats...you just have to flip them over so the picture is on the bottom...I took them for a test drive and blocked a scarf the other day, before I shared with you, and they worked beautifully and perfectly, allowing the piece to dry effectively and holding pins like a champ...success!




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14 comments:

  1. JennLucasApril 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    OMG! I thought I was the only one who did this! I have had my "Beauty and the Beast" blocking mats for over a year now! LOL

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    1. JenniferApril 27, 2012 at 11:23 PM

      That's hysterical! I guess great minds think alike!!

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  2. judyApril 29, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Ha ha! Knitters think alike....I used my old exercise mats! Now that I knit so much there just isn't the time for exercise! ;)))

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    1. JenniferMay 4, 2012 at 7:36 AM

      Judy, what a great idea!

      PS Isn't knitting exercise? ;-)

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    2. SabinaJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:57 AM

      For your hands, yes, your bottom, no!

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  3. KristenNovember 6, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Such a great idea! I know they have them at the dollar store--I'll just have to buy about 1/2 dozen so it will be large enough! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 20, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Hi Jennifer! Thanks for the tip! I'm Toys R' Us bound! :-D

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  5. Sister CGSeptember 19, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Brilliant! Just received six 24"x 24" flooring mats, on sale for $22!!! They are perfect. Great find, and thanks!

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  6. kelceyoMarch 24, 2014 at 4:31 PM

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  7. kelceyoMarch 24, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    I just bought a 4' X 8' X 1" piece of rigid foam insulation to use for a blocking board for afghans. Had to have it cut so it would fit in my car, but I figure a little clear package tape on the cuts should hold it together, and if I put the tape on just right I should be able to fold the board up for storage! The insulation was $13 at Home Depot.

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  8. UnknownMarch 7, 2018 at 9:03 PM

    I tried to get my grandkids alphabet foam squares, but when I finally asked the kids about them, their mother had already given them to a friend with small children. See what I get for waiting, lol.

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