I have both the Alto and the go and I love them both. They are totally different.
The Altos is a cutting mat with slides that hold your fabric tight for you and a ruler that runs across the fabric plus the mat has inch markings on it.
I is the greatest thing since sliced bread. You can also just use it for a cutting mat I have had mine for years. I also have the carrying case and it is heavy fabric with a zipper all around. My problems is that the puppys chewed on the zipper and wreaked it.
The go uses cutting dies and is great for those hard shapes that are used for appy. But it does seem to use alot of fabric for your shapes. I have the critter with the dragonfly and ladybug and I for got the other shape so it is great for shapes like that .
I have had the Altos for about 12 years and it is still going strong. The company and carol is great they are great about replacing a broken part that I broke.
kjym Kathy

I just talked to Carol last Friday regarding an video I bought that was a duplicate of one I had and she said she would exchange it for credit or send me the money back in exchange for the video. No questions asked. Great customer service.

I recently bought the AQ Cut 2 because it is similar to my DH's mat board cutter, which he said was the best purchase he ever made. I love the AQ Cut 2 as much as he loves his cutter! Love the fact I don't have to keep buying any expensive dies. As a lefty I also love that it was easy to adapt for me to use.

If you ever get to take a Quilt Class from Carol Bledsoe from Altos. Do so. She is a wonderful teacher. I learned so much from her. She is really good about returning emails if you have a problem...

I love mine! I have had it for many years now and it is the exclusive cutting device I use at home. I don't cart it around to classes so still have a mat and rulers for that. I found a microwave table that someone had made at a local thrift store for $35 and the Alto just fits on the top! It is the right height and it is on wheels so I can move it as needed. Best of all worlds! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :P

I just cut a quilt out with mine. It only took one day and I love it. First time I've used it. Have a bad shoulder and it didn't even hurt after using it.

I have an Alto's as well. I bought the original from a gal on QB....had some trouble with it slipping when I made cuts so upgraded to the QC2. Then had an another issue with it and called the company in eastern WA. They were most helpful! They corrected problem with only shipping charges to me. Fast, friendly, and excellent customer service!
Now I just need to perfect using it! LOL

Thanks for that info....I am always amazed that in this day and age, tools are not always flexible for the lefties as well...

I feel your pain...I am putting it on my wish list...

I am interested in buying one if someone would like to get rid of theirs or they don't like it or use it.
Just PM me and I will get back with you.
I already PMed cgroark about her's.
Thank You

I love mine also wouldn't know what to do without it I bought mine from a yahoo group called sewitsforsale might join the group and check there if anyone is looking for one

I have a Quilt Cut 2 and haven't used it much so far, but after reading everyone's posts I will definitely be putting it to use.

I have mine for a couple of years. I have not used it in a very long time. I can't remember the reason I stopped using it, but I think I will take it out of the closet now. Actually, I forgot I had it until reading this. Thank you for reminding me.

Hi, I am looking for the Altos Quilt Cut 2. Is that the model you have in the closet?

I have one I bought at Quilt Expo in Bham last year. If you live close enough to me I can meet you and show you this. also I am going to quilt expo in Bham again this yr in Oct. if they are there this yr can pick you up one. PM me wit a telephone # and I will call you

psychonurse, what is the difference between the Alto's quilt cut 2 and the quilt cut 1?