As a novice crocheter, I was so intrigued by this cute local yarn shop located in downtown…read moreAnchorage! The store front was so beautiful with the super chunky blanket with large needles. When we walked into the store, we were kindly greeted by Jo who taught us so much about qiviut and how the yarn were hand dyed in small batches in Anchorage, colors inspired by the beauty of Alaska. She opened the case with the qiviut and allowed me to handle a sample on my hands. The qiviut was very lightweight, and surprisingly very warm! Walking around the store, I had never seen the yarn color variations that Wooly Mammoth had. Also, I loved how catchy the name was! I eventually settled on the Northern Bee studio 80% superwash merino 20% nylon poison water yarn and purchased a 5mm crochet hook. I really appreciated Jo's kindness and expertise in crocheting and knitting. Definitely a must stop if you're in downtown!

We visited this charming shop and immediately noticed the interesting yarns and materials. It was a…read morevisual treat however the quilts that are being sold in there are works of art!! I'm so excited about my purchase!!! Please take a look at this store if you are in Anchorage you will be charmed like me!!

Walked into Farm North Yarn Company as a guy who knows absolutely nothing about yarn... and walked…read moreout feeling like I just got a masterclass. I went in to grab a gift for my wife, fully expecting to point at something and hope for the best. Instead, Ms. Kay took the time to walk me through different types of yarn, what they're used for, and even the kinds of projects they go into. She didn't just sell me yarn, she educated me... patiently. The shop itself is a great setup. Tons of options, great quality, and you can tell everything in there has a purpose. It's one of those places where people who know what they're doing can really get after it, and people like me don't feel completely lost. Bottom line, Ms. Kay is just a genuinely good human being. Friendly, knowledgeable, and runs a solid business. Highly recommend for anyone into crafts... or for husbands trying not to mess up a gift. #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #Alaska #CraftLife #ShopLocal #MayorJacobs

service: friendly. one of the employees came up right away to see if i needed help…read more selection: good selection of yarns and colors. also had a lot of knitting tools and accessories. value: well priced.

I went to Lee's Embroidery at the Dimond mall to have a jacket embroidered as a gift, and it turned…read moreout awesome. The work was clean and professional, the turnaround was quick, and the price was very affordable. I was really impressed with how easy the process was and how great the final product looked. Highly recommend for custom embroidery and gifts.

Lee's is always friendly. Always gets things done on time and in my last case, early. I will…read morecontinue to bring my items to Lee's as it is super fast, friendly, and a wonderful product. The price is great as well.. Thank you

Very knowledgeable and friendly, helpful staff. I drive from Fairbanks to get my Bernina sewing…read moremachine serviced here! They have a nice selection of quilting fabric and also wool for wool appliqué and specialty threads and notions and of course they are a Bernina dealership.

Just wanted to drop a note about how friendly and helpful the staff are at Seams Like Home…read more Someone always greets you when you enter and they can answer almost any question having to do with quilting or fabric. It's a beautiful store made even better by kind staff.

I was desperately at the last minute, looking to have T-shirts designed and banisters designed for…read morethe death of a State Trooper Curtis Worland, so the family could wear them for the start of the Iditarod as Musher Bridgett Watkins was carrying State Troopers ashes home to Nome with her and we wanted banister to hold when she arrived in Nome and at the start of the race. With only 5 days notice, I called around and explained why I needed them, asking if it was possible and if they could give the family a discount in price due to hardship. 2 places said No discount and because it was a rush order they were going to charge more. Not Blue Moose! Not only did they give us a discount, but they went out of there way to find us Curtis's favorite 2 colors to make the shirts in. Then to top it off, they designed the banners with the ALASKA state flag in the background designing it themselves with our approval. They worked overtime making all of this happen for us before the start of the Iditarod with a discounted rate to boot. The family of officer State Trooper Worland wants to Thank Blue Moose for their kindness and understanding in this most difficult time, we will be forever grateful and I definitely will use them again when needed.

Fast, friendly, professional, personal customer service. I couldn't be happier with their…read moreworkmanship and service.

I've used this shop for different reasons throughout the years and they never disappoint…read more Today, an employee went out of his way to find an invoice I needed for earlier this year. I was actually surprised at his level of involvement as he did not actually need to help me. In addition, whenever I get the prices for my pieces I'm always shocked at how inexpensive their embroidery is. Thanks to their customer service, great prices and awesome quality, I'll continue using TNT Sports & Logowear.

Honest hard working family man owns this! You can't go wrong with character and quality!read more

Fabulous quilt store in Anchorage! We stopped in Whittier and took a cruise excursion to…read moreAnchorage. I specifically chose this shop as a destination during our free time. The ladies in the store were so helpful and friendly! Terry checked me out and talked to my husband while I shopped. They have a fantastic amount of kits and fun fabrics for good prices. As well as some fun souvenirs to choose from. They have yarn too! I will definitely stop back in when I come back to town.

service: asked if i needed help when i came in. then let me browse until i was ready to check out…read more quick to answer my questions. selection: has gifts and fabric as well as yarn. lots of local dyers here, and they have a good selection of quiviut. yarns were well-priced and i had a difficult time narrowing down my choices. value: good value on everything. i picked up a few locally dyed skeins and some needle stoppers.

James was amazing to work with! I wanted to have a patch made for my husband for some hats id…read moreordered for him for Christmas. James was super helpful and made sure I got my patches well before Christmas (within a week and a half of making my order) he even pressed the patches on the hats i ordered online. They were exactly what I wanted. I will be using him again in the future.

From the owner: A family owned and operated business in Alaska, Last Frontier Embroidery specializes in all your…read moreembroidery needs. Embracing "conscious clothing", meaning they place customer satisfaction as a priority and understands the service goes beyond just the material. We believe in servicing our customers to the highest degree and investing our time into ensuring that each item is suited for your needs. Please give us a call today!

Came here looking for a softball bat bag, although the owner (Jim) didn't have what I needed, he…read morewas quite pleasant. He didn't make me feel awkward about asking questions, he gave me the name and address of places that would have what I was looking for. He also has a very cute pup in the store named Lady. His place is definitely somewhere I will be doing business with. Thanks Jim!

From the owner: Dooley's Athletic has been locally owned and operated in Anchorage, Alaska for over 25 years by…read morea lifelong Alaskan, Jim Dooley. It is their mission to be most competent and trusted supplier in the athletic equipment and sports apparel industry, providing proven products, dependable service and competitive pricing.

First time visiting this event, which consists of individual vendor stands set up throughout the…read moreDimond Center. For sale are ulus, carvings, jewelry, furs, and other examples of Native crafts. Each vendor identifies where he or she is from, which is a nice touch. The fair takes place during the week of the Iditarod start, so plan accordingly if you're interested in visiting. Most (if not all) vendors are cash only, but fortunately there are ATMs aplenty in the mall if you need one.

The Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market is one of the best places in Alaska to buy authentic Native…read moreAlaskan made arts & crafts. Its essentially an annual craft fair that is part of the Fur Rondy in late February/March. If you're planning to visit Alaska for the first time and you are looking for something uniquely Alaskan, plan your trip to coincide with the Fur Rondy so you don't miss out on this once a year event. And bring lots and lots of cash! (Some vendors do accept credit cards, but not many.) Every year I could kick myself for not squirreling away more money so I could buy something really amazing. This year I missed out on a one-of-a-kind spotted seal and polar bear purse that made me want to weep. For $550 it makes Coach look like a wet paper bag. I also spied a one of a kind pair of spotted seal boots, also in the 500 dollar range, with a pile so deep and soft that I'm sure I would have had a footgasm every time I put them on if I could have afforded them. My sweetie was drooling over Aleut fisherman carvings of unparalleled craftsmanship. We also saw paintings and bronze statues that also made us regret not having put money aside this year. We did spring for some handmade beaded jewlery that incorporated Alaskan abalone, and porcupine quills and claws. I'm proud to wear jewlery that helps support our native crafts people and ensures that all parts of animals that are hunted are both consumed and perserved as art. Native peoples waste nothing of the animal and make some really amazing practical items as well as wearable art. I really enjoy the craft fair because you meet peoples from all over Alaska. The craft fair is also something of a social gathering. Many of the elders love to tell you their stories while you shop, so plan to stay a while and enjoy hearing stories you aren't likely to forget. Items you're likely to find at the craft fair and price ranges: beaded jewlery- $10-$500 fur items and pelts- $100 to the thousands... walrus ivory carvings and jewlery- $50 to the thousands... paintings and prints- $25- $1000 crocheted items- $10-$100 silver, gold, bronze, copper jewlery- $50-$600 winter & summer parky's- $500-$1000 hair adornments (beaded, shells, fur, etc)- $10-$300 handmade soaps/lotions- $3-$30 and much more....! Also, some of the days of the Craft Fair they also have Native Dancing demonstrations with various Native Alaskan nations represented. Check the annual Fur Rondy schedule for more details.