I would like to purchase this item but does it come with instructions? Are they available on your site somewhere? Does it come apart or is it stuck together as shown on the site? Thanks!

i have one of these but i havent taken it out of the package as yet.

as far as i can remember, there is an instruction leaflet included in the package.

What were you going to use it for? I was thinking that I could possibly use it for making that quilted pattern look on the side of a cake because I don't really like the mats.

Yes and Yes. We have all the Patchwork cutters and they all come with instructions. I highly recommend the basketweave, the smocking and the trellis embossers. They are very easy to use and the results are spectacular when used on the side of a cake. You can see all the Patchwork Cutters here-http://globalsugarart.com/cat.php?cid=640. Also, when you click on item, a larger picture with a finished cake also appears so you really see the detail these cutters can produce.
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