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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessSample Review & Approval RecordGlobalRemove | Free + paidPattern TestersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Source production | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Materials | Production | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Approving a named sample without accidentally approving bulk | Coordinating an independent sewing-pattern test |
| Know before using | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. | The record does not validate every size or user, prove bulk conformity, prescribe universal defect classes or AQL, replace testing or inspection, or establish compliance. | The interface and plan description do not prove tester reach, completion, feedback quality, fit validity, export quality, uptime, support, or suitability for an established release process. Measurements and photos can be sensitive personal data. Run a non-critical pilot, review the current privacy and service terms, define consent and photo rights, test exports and deletion, and keep pattern approval and release responsibility with the designer. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Software |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. | The record applies version and lot controls from textile testing plus current ISO and ASQ acceptance-sampling boundaries to separate sample approval from bulk release. | Pattern Testers currently offers application intake, tester selection, feedback, photos, approvals, issue tracking, revisions, a reusable tester directory, and release deadlines. The public pricing page shows a limited free plan and paid Pro and Business tiers. Its June 2026 privacy policy lists names, email addresses, measurements, photos, feedback, application history, and assignments among the data processed. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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