Alto's Quilt Cut 2
#33
Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by katied772
How many thicknesses can you cut through?
#35
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fleming Island, FL
Posts: 135
I have one and I dislike it intensely. I either use the GO cutter and rotary cut without the Alto. Mine is back in its box and stays in the closet. I guess I need to sell it; it is virtually brand new.
#36
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 547
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by katied772
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by katied772
How many thicknesses can you cut through?
Even my friends who have medical conditions that cannot turn the handle on the Go, can and do use the Alto. They really like it, for it's steadiness and ease of use.
I was going to also buy a Go for my appliqué pieces, but found the handles to be difficult to turn for me. It requires some strength in the hands, I found. Also, the expense of the dies was rather shocking - but I would bet at some point those costs will come down. I think, anyway :)
My opinions only,
Debbie in Austin
#39
I have the GO and love it, you can watch the different places i.e. Nancy's Notions, and other places that sell Quilting merchandise and find sales. I think when you purchase whichever cutter you naturally are going to love it because that's why you chose it.
I'm 72 with arthritis and can turn the handle on the GO, whereas I have trouble with the rotary cutter. Maybe it's just an individual preference.
I'm 72 with arthritis and can turn the handle on the GO, whereas I have trouble with the rotary cutter. Maybe it's just an individual preference.
#40
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 2,201
I have had the Altos for about 7 years. The original one. I love it! But after reading some of the posts, many think it is a machine. It is not a machine. Manual labor, ladies. You use your own rotary cutter. But it works great! I have cut many, many strips, triangles, squares on it. I would highly suggest that you check out any videos on it before you buy so you know what to expect. I would highly recommend it! I just love mine!
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