It is good to see someone from Alaska!! My daughter lived in Soldotna for a while and I was able to visit with her several times. Alaska is a beautiful place and I know how few shopping places exist. However I did visit a couple of very good quilt shops and I did get to go to a quilt show while visiting there. Warm quilts are a must for some f the cold winter nights when one might want to stay in and watch a good movie.