I live in Kenai, AK. We do have Kenai Fabrics which sells lots of nice fabrics. Anchorage has at least 3 quilt shops--maybe more now. There are quilting clubs and guilds. I didn't quilt when we lived in Anchorage but know they have these. When we lived in Anchorage we lived close to the zoo--the south part of town--the hillside is a good place--I'd stay away from Spendard and Mt. View--those are more of the crime areas. I believe Wasilla has a quilt shop--it has grown alot over the past few years. Palmer has a great little quilt shop.