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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Free downloadSeamly2DGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| 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 | 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. | 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. | 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 | European Union | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free download |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Software |
| Source type | First-party platform | Community database | 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 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. | 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 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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