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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Repair & conserve |
| Area | Materials | Yarn | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States |
| 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. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | The directory is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union | United States · North America |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | First-party platform | Community database | Industry organization |
| 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 individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | AIC says listed Professional Members complete a peer-reviewed application and may be searched by specialty, material, service, location, or name. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 |
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