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| Decision field | Open accessCanadian Quilters Association Quilt ShopsCanada · North AmericaRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Check standards | Choose materials |
| Area | Materials | Materials | Yarn |
| Best for | Finding association-listed quilt shops and studios within Canada | Checking GOTS certification records | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn |
| Know before using | It is an association list of participating businesses rather than a complete Canadian shop census; confirm the shop type, inventory, address, opening, online ordering, shipping, and service quality directly. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Canada · North America | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Industry organization | Official registry | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The current CQA/ACC page exposes thirty-three shop profiles and province or territory filtering across Canada, with named locations and linked business detail pages. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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