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| Decision field | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessPERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitor SearchGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Area | Yarn | Materials | Materials |
| Best for | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Finding technical material and component specialists before a trade-show meeting |
| Know before using | 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. | 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 represents current trade-show participants, not the whole market; a profile does not establish available capacity, minimums, certification, workmanship, or project fit. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | First-party platform | First-party platform | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | 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. | 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 current exhibitor list filters suppliers by business category, sport, headquarters, production location, and products including finishes, labels, tapes, transfers, trims, and zippers. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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