ALTO'S Fabric Cutting System
 

Hi, I Have had a look at the alto's fabric cutting system on you tube and I think it looks great. The problem is I have emailed them three times and have not got a reply. I know I am in UK but I wanted to enquire about postage etc. Do any of you have this system or is it worth persuing them. Thank you all for so many tips and patterns on this board, I just love getting on each day.

Best regards
Vi

I have one and I love it. I honestly don't think I would have progressed to where I am at, quilting-wise, without it. I always had trouble holding the ruler still and straight when cutting, which lead to a lot of frustration and ruined fabric.

I just picked up a used one from Craigslist for a real bargain. Don't know what I'm going to do with two of them, but I couldn't pass it up!

i am also interested in the altos system. willferg-would you know where they are manufactured??? ( i did just send them an email asking this....).

betsey

I watched a demo at the Hampton quilt show and it is great. One day it's on my list. I have the Accuquilt and the two would accent each other greatly.

I have one. It's very heavy. I don't know how much shipping will be. I bought it at a quilt show. I had a problem after I bought it and customer service was great, in fact a rep posts here on the board or monitors it for Alto so one may reply to your post in a pm.

We use their Professional system for all our shop cutting and wouldn't be without it.

Here's there website address: http://www.quiltcut.com/

I'd try calling them direct, or call one of their dealers direct - there is a dealer map on the website - click on the map someplace and you'll get info on the dealers.

My sister gave me hers to use, but it's an Alto system not the Alto 2 -- is there a difference in the two? I think I'd like this better than the Accuquilt Go that my sister & I were gifted together.

You can buy the upgrade to the Alto2. I don't think it's that much difference. I have the Accuquilt Go and use the Alto to cut the fabric to fit the dies. I have the least amount of wasted fabric using the two together. I had a handful of 1/4" strips left over from cutting out a queen size quilt and no miscuts at all.

Here is the phone #1 800 225 2497 or www.quiltcut.com this will get you to Quiltcut. joyce j

Yes I would like the 2 Special Edition and that is the email I used. There does'nt seem to be any in UK. Hopefully the member on this board will contact me with a bit of information. I am getting excited now as its only two weeks until we go to Lancaster but have a 7 hour delay at Newark so hope theres somewhere nice to have a meal before travelling on to Harrisburg. Vi

Maybe you could pick up one while you are here??? Is there someone you're meeting here that could take the shipment for you? And not trying to disrupt your travel plans but you could drive to Harrisburg (or Lancaster) in less than the 7 hour delay you have at the airport. Would it be worth changing your flights and just get a rental car? Feel free to PM me if you need help.

NJ Quilter, We have already tried to change flights but United Airlines are not interested. We are staying at Best western in Lancaster for first three nights and just playing it by ear from there. It would be great to be able to buy a cutter while I was there.
Best regards Vi

I love my altos how ever I wished I got the Biger one!!!

I have the Altos2 , have had it for a really long time.. I haven't made enough room to find a home in my sewing room yet so its still boxed up all pretty waiting patiently to be played with.. But i can only imagine Ill love it..

I also have the GO- which i love and use all the time. I would never give up my go.. ( I even have a back-up Go.. long story).. Love it love it love it..

Hope you get your wish..

I have gone to the website & they no longer carry the upgrade.

Lol...here is a link to what I just wrote on this the other nite along with some pics of how else I am using this tool.
I love it.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t188243.html
Tammy

I have had mine for almost 15 years and I LOVE it! Every quilt I have made has started with my Alto. I'm not sure I could cut without it. =)

I also emailed them with questions, they never returned. I finally had to call.

A friend of mine, in our quilt guild has one and loves it. My husband told me to order one for myself for Christmas. He's a keeper.