fabric stores

[sprint180]

Anyone know if there are good fabric stores in Alaska that the fabric isn't sky high? I would like to maybe get fabric to do a quilt.

[go4ak]

My favorite was the Rushin' Tailor in Skagway. I actually bought enough fabric for an "Alaskan" memory quilt.

 

There is also a store called Changing Threads in Skagway

 

Juneau has Changing Tides and Rain Tree.

 

Ketchikan has a large store called Silver Thimble.

 

They all have websites to give you an idea of what they might be like.

 

They all had VERY unique fabric that you may find only in Alaska.

Until you want to just make a patchwork of misc. fabrics you might want to go with a pattern in mind so you know how much yardage you want to buy.

They all carry a wide variety of fat quarters and fat eighths. I didn't seen any jelly rolls or bali pops or other precuts.

[sprint180]

thanks, I'm really not sure what I want but I know there isn't much for stuff that I would like to buy there

[Nancyquilts]

My favorite is the one in Ketchikan. It is upstairs in Salmon Landing, very near the lumberjack show but closer to the piers. They have a whole extra store next to the main one that has patterns from Alaskan artists like Barbara Lavallee, and fabric that will remind you of Alaska. There is an elevator near the center of the store.

[Northern Aurora]

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They all had VERY unique fabric that you may find only in Alaska.

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As someone who is a quilter and also lives in Alaska, I've never seen fabric in one of our Alaskan quilt shops which was either printed in Alaska or was unique to our state. I really wish I could state that I've seen fabric unique to Alaska (i.e., I've seen fabric with moose motifs, but moose aren't unique to Alaska), but quite frankly I haven't.

[PNW Traveler]

As someone who is a quilter and also lives in Alaska, I've never seen fabric in one of our Alaskan quilt shops which was either printed in Alaska or was unique to our state. I really wish I could state that I've seen fabric unique to Alaska (i.e., I've seen fabric with moose motifs, but moose aren't unique to Alaska), but quite frankly I haven't.

 

Are there any Alaska fabric designer/artists whose fabric designs may be in the shops? (I'm familiar with Barbara Lavallee.)

[Alberta Quilter]

Are there any Alaska fabric designer/artists whose fabric designs may be in the shops? (I'm familiar with Barbara Lavallee.)

 

Lisa Moore is from Sitka. She has designed many quilt patterns and, I believe, has designed some fabric. Her website is: http://quiltswithatwist.com/

 

My preference is for the quilt shop in Skagway, although I haven't been there for a few years. I believe the two shops in Skagway amalgamated into the one - Rushin' Tailor. While I like the set up of the shop in Ketchikan, I've not felt welcome there. That's based on a few visits there, the most recent being this past May.

 

OP, if you want to know about shops in other locations in Alaska, like ISP, Sitka, Anchorage, Homer & Kodiak, let me know and I can post some more websites.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[Alberta Quilter]

As someone who is a quilter and also lives in Alaska, I've never seen fabric in one of our Alaskan quilt shops which was either printed in Alaska or was unique to our state. I really wish I could state that I've seen fabric unique to Alaska (i.e., I've seen fabric with moose motifs, but moose aren't unique to Alaska), but quite frankly I haven't.

 

I can see your point but when I think of "unique to Alaska" fabric, I think of fabric with whales, eagles, aurora borealis, and moose. Sometimes they're all on the same piece of material which would be, IMO, unique to Alaska.

[laughing husky]

I know that Jon Von Zayle has fabric printed in his beautiful Alaskan only themes. You might find it at the Quilted Raven in Anchorage...on G st. between 5th and 6th....or at his store, the Arctic Rose on 5th.....I had a friend make me place mats from that fabric....and I have a lot of his artwork. He does the Iditarod poster every year and has a kennel of beautiful Siberians...

[Nancyquilts]

I know that Jon Von Zayle has fabric printed in his beautiful Alaskan only themes. You might find it at the Quilted Raven in Anchorage...on G st. between 5th and 6th....or at his store, the Arctic Rose on 5th.....I had a friend make me place mats from that fabric....and I have a lot of his artwork. He does the Iditarod poster every year and has a kennel of beautiful Siberians...

 

That's a dangerous shop. It may be just as well that ships rarely stop directly in Anchorage.:D

[mollanjake]

There was a quilt store in the Cannery shops in Icy Strait. Don't know anything other than it was there.

 

 

Laura

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[LottaWata]

It's not in Alaska, but Seattle is often on the same itinerary:). There is a shop near Pikes Market that had a beautiful topographic map quilt of Mt. Rainier. I just did a Google search and I believe it is called "UnderCover Quilts". I am totally impressed with the "map quilts".

 

This shop is also near the Pike Brewing Co. so if you have any micro beer drinkers it is very convenient.

[go4ak]

As someone who is a quilter and also lives in Alaska, I've never seen fabric in one of our Alaskan quilt shops which was either printed in Alaska or was unique to our state. I really wish I could state that I've seen fabric unique to Alaska (i.e., I've seen fabric with moose motifs, but moose aren't unique to Alaska), but quite frankly I haven't.

 

 

I wouldn't expect someone from Alaska to feel that their fabric was unique - but to us outsiders it WAS it's all so different and amazing it was very exciting. The OP is from Nebraska and I'm from So. Cal. Believe me you don't see much fabric around here with bears, northern lights, or Tlinglit symbols or patterns.

 

All in all still very fun to go to shops outside our area. And how lucky for you to live in Fairbanks!

[tee_harbor]

A head's up. Raintree Quilting has moved in Juneau and is now off the beaten track from the tourist route. If you have a car, it's possible to go there.

 

As odd as it sounds, if you just want some 100% quilt fabric with Alaska patterns, the Ben Franklin shop in downtown Juneau has a good number of patterns. A serious quilter may roll her eyes, but if you just wanted some fabric for a fun project, it's easy to reach and not expensive.

[laughing husky]

Most people have to with come though or leave in Anchorage...that is why I mentioned the Quilted Raven.

[sprint180]

As someone who is a quilter and also lives in Alaska, I've never seen fabric in one of our Alaskan quilt shops which was either printed in Alaska or was unique to our state. I really wish I could state that I've seen fabric unique to Alaska (i.e., I've seen fabric with moose motifs, but moose aren't unique to Alaska), but quite frankly I haven't.

 

I didn't ask because I thought the fabric would be unique as in Alaskan made. I don't really buy souvenirs. But I would like to make a quilt so I thought that could be my souvenir. The fabric I saw last year was much different then the fabric I can buy around here. Alaskan themes, nature etc.

Edited July 22, 2014 by sprint180

[ocaladee]

thanks for the help I dont quit but would like for projects and scrub tops for work. Thanks for all the info folks

[LadyShiva]

I haven't even GOT on the ship and ya'll are already making me spend my money... *shaking my head*

 

I'm tellin' ya, quilting is an addiction!

 

(Seriously, thank you for all the recommendations... my mother's Christmas package is going to be quite hefty!)

[ocaladee]

Thanks folks we are heading out soon. I don't quit but do sew and will be looking for fabric now.:cool:

[sprint180]

OK I am back and I only stepped into one shop and didn't buy a thing. My daughter and I ohh and ahh'd but were strong.

[LadyShiva]

OK I am back and I only stepped into one shop and didn't buy a thing. My daughter and I ohh and ahh'd but were strong.

 

Good job! Do you have any tips for the rest of us addicts? *laughing*