So you want to bring home something other than a blood diamond when you go to Alaska. I understand;…read moreI'm in that boat. My hobbies compel me to sniff out fabric and yarn stores because the promise of a creation is always taunting me. Can I make something cool with a bit of this and a dash of that? Of course! Enter Changing Threads/Uncommon Threads/Rushin' Tailor (three businesses, one name). Like any good quilt store, the cottons are piled high with bolt upon bolt promising a thrill and a chill for anyone with a wish and a dream. My waxing poetic aside, the choice and sales were good--for Alaska. I picked up some Raven Frog Fiber Arts (based in Sitka, AK) roving to spin. The store was busy, but each employee had their job down to a science. Can't do better than that. Accessibility notes: Shop can get crowded. Narrow aisles for customers with mobility devices. No braille signage.

This shop was formerly located in a shared space with Rushin' Tailor (quilt shop) but now occupies…read morea little space of its own on 7th Ave, across from Walsh Park. There's a very nice selection of locally dyed yarn, all of it pretty reasonably priced for luxury goods in a tourist town. I was on a mission for qiviut during my Alaska vacation, but instead fell in love with a beautiful wool/silk/yak blend... had a lovely chat with the dyer, too. Nice to know I'm supporting a local artisan with my tourism dollars. There was also a fun selection of buttons & notions & the like. Drop in & browse for a bit before you have to get back on the boat!

This nice little shop is located at the end of town. It's a cute little fiber art store that sells…read morethe highly coveted qiviut yarn. There are different blends to fit every price range. The ladies in the shop are super sweet, will explain about all their products and idea share with you. The yarn has a good selection of local Alaskan dyed yarns. Highly recommend a visit.

Skagway was one of our ports of call on our Alaska cruise. We did the White Pass Scenic Railway…read more(train ride) in the morning and fell asleep on the train way back from the top. Then we had a couple hours to wander the small town. We enjoyed visiting Aurora Yarns and Wild Yukon Furs, and eating the cinnamon sugar "Elephant" ears. Aurora Yarns has some interesting yarns from a variety of animals. They have some hybrid yarns too. I don't knit or chochet but my friend does so I bought her a bundle of multi-colored yarn as a souvenir gift from here. She liked the color and was grateful. The lady who worked there was helpful in describing the difference between the yarns.

If you are in search of quilt fabrics that will represent Alaska and your memories of your…read morevacation, this store is the place to go to. It was a bit cramped (when the cruise ships are in port) but the walls and shelves are well stocked with so many fabrics, kits and materials. I was in 7th heaven!! The customer service was great and helpful. They were busy though...but I'm sure they are used to the ebb and flow of the crowds. There were a few chairs inside the door (and possibly a couple outside as well) for the spouses that have little interest in perusing a crowded shop. It was cute. The only thing that could make this shop better would be an expanded facility. But overall, its name says it all. Quilt Alaska. I'll be back one day.

I had to squeeze in this quilt stop on our cruise. They had a great selection of fabric, and like…read morethe other quilt shops I visited in Alaska, I had to exercise some serious self-control not to buy everything in sight. I bought some fabric that I'm sure I couldn't find elsewhere!

I loved this place!! I was able to sit and watch the artist work. Then I was able to shop and…read morepurchase some of those items. I bought multiple pieces (for myself and gifts). Everyone loves them!! Nice people and beautiful pieces!

FAKE - DONT BUY ANYTHING the owner is a fake and a liar. I am a glass artist of 13 years and went…read moreto college for glassblowing I know a fake when I see one. The man told me everything was Alaskan made and made in skagway by Himself and said he learned in Murano from a glass Maestro. I told him my friend lives and works in Murano as a glass artist so asked the name of the studio and the "Maestro" yet he couldn't say the name of either after his stroke. I asked if he could write it down but he said he can't write after his stoke either yet somehow is able to blow Glass and make all the work by himself. I asked about his glassblowing equipment and he kept just showing me photos of glass old fusing kilns and cold working equipment which you can not use a fusing kiln to blow glass. I have him on video lying and have reported him to numerous places now. Go support real local artists not this liar. Weird he would not have 1 photo of him actually blowing glass.

Rock and gems store slightly hidden in an alley just off the main shopping street in Skagway…read more Store itself has a bunch of various gems and rocks for purchase. They also have gold panning in the outside area. Cost is $35 when we went and they guarantee you'll get some gold. We had a friend's daughter do it and she panned about 5 specs of gold. She had a really good time trying and the workers was friendly, helpful, and informative. Fun to do for the little ones.

I walked into this shop ready to spend real money--dropped over $150 on rocks even after the owner…read moreverbally attacked us. We casually mentioned our glacier rocks from Mendenhall were confiscated on the ship for being "dirty." Instead of any normal conversation, the woman behind the counter launched into a vicious, nonstop tirade. She berated us at the top of her lungs, wouldn't shut up, and wouldn't let me get a single word in. My fiancée was ready to walk out, but we still bought our stuff just to get it over with. Zero customer service, pure hostility. Avoid this place unless you enjoy being screamed at while trying to give them your money. One star.

Highly recommended!! Best experience of my Alaska cruise vacation. Had so much fun dressing up and…read morewalking around town. Owner is very welcoming and friendly. She has plenty customs to chose from. Her store has everything you need to have amazing Victorian pictures.

From the owner: Cosplay 1980's style! Our Business offers Vintage Photos 2.0. We provide full Victorian Costumes…read morethat can be worn inside the store in our re-created Tea Parlor, or outside all over Skagway taking advantage of the authentic 1980's structures as backgrounds. You take all of the photos you like on your own camera or smartphone. We also offer photography services with retouched photos being sent to you digitally.

Amazing staff and natural salves. Beautiful hand-made knives and writing instruments. Great…read moreselection of local crafted jewelry and other products. Loved talking to the people there.

Purchased a knife here and I've been using it everyday since. I fell in love with the handle…read more Rod explained that he purchased the blades and only makes the handle from special wood and that knife was the last of both the blades which were purchased by him in Japan and the artisan who makes the blades no longer makes them. Also he could no longer get any of the wood to make the handle. I would have ordered a matching fork and dinner knives if I could. They did have some unique items in that store as opposed to what you would find in the other cruise ports and they did seem to be of higher quantity than the other store,but I could not say for sure that they were made by Alaskan artisans. We got a few free pieces of fudge for purchasing a knife. My husband said it was good, but nothing to write home about. Maybe we got that wrong flavor? We are from San Francisco, so there plenty of really good desserts to be had here I would like to address discrimination charges left by the other reviewers. We are Chinese (and look it) and did not feel that we were discriminated against during our time at the store. Please note that there were other flags other than the confederate one in the store. Both Rod and his wife and the ladies who rang us up and provided the fudge were perfectly nice to us. Also, I did not notice any discrimination against other people of color while in the store. There were plenty of people of color on our cruise ship who went into this store. If there was any incident of discrimination during my visit, I would have left without making a purchase.