....Also, I have the Alto II, and it's great. I do love it and use it all the time. Well worth the money, but you do need to be willing to be patient and learn how to use it, and once you do...the sky's the limit! No additional parts to buy either :)
I also have the Alto's QuiltCut2. Bought it years ago and am I ever glad I did. It is versatile and easy to use. They have a video with it as well. There is an online tutorial on their website:
www.quiltcut.com
Carol's DVD is also great.
The Alto's doesn't have dies that you have to buy for the various sizes and mats and such.
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