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Fabric databases, pattern and fit tools, weaving, dyeing, repair, standards, and production directories. Source-checked, candid about limitations, and free to search.

2 resources in North America

  1. 01
    YarnChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Take a Yarn Adventure LYS Database

    A state-by-state United States local yarn shop database with a companion map, mobile shops, and a public route for additions, corrections, and removals.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    United States · North America
    Source
    Community database
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Planning a local yarn shop visit or fibre-focused trip in the United States

    Know before using

    The project accepts donations and visibly marks partner shops, while many non-partner records contain only a name and address; verify existence, hours, inventory, accessibility, and services before traveling.

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  2. 02
    MaterialsChoose materialsDirectoryOpen access

    Canadian Quilters Association Quilt Shops

    The Canadian Quilters Association's public quilt-shop list, filterable by province or territory with location and individual business profiles.

    For
    Makers
    Location
    Canada · North America
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 16, 2026
    Best for

    Finding association-listed quilt shops and studios within Canada

    Know before using

    It is an association list of participating businesses rather than a complete Canadian shop census; confirm the shop type, inventory, address, opening, online ordering, shipping, and service quality directly.

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How this stays useful

A directory is only as good as its last check.

01Every external listing points to an official source.

02Access, audience, region, and the last check are visible before you click.

03Source verification is never presented as a provider-quality audit.

04Every listing has a correction route and a written limitation.

05Checks and material changes stay visible in an append-only maintenance trail.

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