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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove | Free downloadSeamly2DGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Materials | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Learning or comparing knit structures | Digital pattern drafting |
| 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. | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. | Patternmaking knowledge, controlled measurement files, production conventions, and sewn fit testing are still required. The software does not validate body measurements, ease, balance, grading rules, fabric behavior, construction, or product fit. The project currently labels its user wiki manual as needing updates, so confirm current commands and file behavior against the installed release and active support channels. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free download |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Software |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | Open-source project |
| 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 linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | The maintained Seamly2D repository identifies the application as GPLv3+ open-source patternmaking software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It reads multi-size measurement files for standardized sizes and individual measurement files for custom-fit work, publishes downloadable builds and releases, and links an active website and user forum. |
| 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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