Q&A With Cindy Clark of A Flyin’ Skein

What makes your business special or unique? In other words, what are you known for?
A Flyin’ Skein is known for customer service. We will help in any way with anything we can, even if it isn’t yarn related. In addition to helping people in person, I’ve done Facetime sessions with customers who have a problem with their knitting and don’t know how to fix it. I’ve also even shown customers how their keyless systems work on their new cars, others how to navigate their new iphones or ipads and fixed problems for them. I’ve given the term “full-service yarn store” a whole new meaning!
What would people be surprised to learn about your business or your journey as a business owner?

Tell us about a product or service that you’re particularly proud of.
Describe a risk that you’ve taken in your business that paid off.
What is the best compliment your business has ever received?
What advice would you give to a new business owner who is working to build a business like yours?

Tell us about a community member in Seward who you admire.
How long have you lived in Seward? What first brought you here?
My husband came up on a fishing trip and when he got home announced that he wanted to move to Alaska. I responded with “I’ll be ready at two.” We came up two months later. He had been to Homer but not Seward. When we got to the Homer turnoff, we decided to see what Seward had to offer and it felt like home. We moved here the next spring.
What do you like most about living and working in Seward?
I just love Seward, the views, the people, and even the weather. Best of all, there are no bugs or slithery things. I’m from Florida, the land of cockroaches and snakes.
How do you spend your free time?
Where’s your favorite spot in Seward to unwind?
If your life was a book, what would the title be?

There are so many great wilderness areas to explore around Seward and Kenai Fjords. If you had a free weekend, where would you go?
Is there anything exciting on the horizon that you’d like to share?
Feature Image: Shades of summer brighten up this little corner of Seward all year round! Photo Courtesy of A Flyin’ Skein.
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