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| Decision field | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Choose materials | Learn techniques |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Materials | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Structured wool education | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Learning or comparing knit structures |
| Know before using | This is Woolmark-operated education focused on wool, not a neutral comparison of all fibres or processing systems. A completion badge records coursework, not independent proof of production competence, product performance, environmental impact, or compliance. Confirm technical values and local requirements against current standards before production use. | 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. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Industry organization | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The current Woolmark Learning Centre library publishes free account-based coursework with module counts, completion times, progress tracking, knowledge checks, and supporting resources. Its wool programs cover fibre science, raw-wool and yarn processing, dyeing and finishing, woven textiles, knitwear, product quality, and wastewater management for learners and facilitators. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 24, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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