this place have everything you can think of. i actually enjoyed the store if it wasnt for the lack of charm their employees have. i encountered Patricia in the fabric/cloth section and she bossed the customers around, including me. blech. If i wanted to be bossed around, i can go to my mother. in Hobby Lobby, I expect to be treated well - just like a paying customer that I am.
- the story:
i was looking for a cheap fabric, however, this truly is my first time having to buy fabric and was a bit clueless how to go about it. as i found the fabric that fit my needs (thanks to an actual helpful employee) i laid out my fabric on the table to try to measure if the left over clearance fabric will be enough. i also had to re-calculate in terms of 'yards' instead of the 'foot' measurement i brought. as i stood there trying to figure things out, patricia came from behind me and told me to 'move.' i stood there for a second dumbfounded, wondering who the hell is this? she then gives me this look old ladies give children that are riding their bikes on her yard. i had to remind myself for a minute that A. I am not a child to be treated such a way, B. I am in a place of business where I am a paying customer, and C. a simple excuse me ma'am, but I need this space for a minute, afterwards, I can help you.' would have been welcomed.
Anyways, as the customers begin to pile up around the table where they measure and cut the fabric, Patricia continued her smile-less and annoyed demeanor and even loudly complained to the customers around her at how 'crazy' things are and that its busy etc etc. it is obvious she is annoyed that this place has too many customers and is making too much money. anyways, when she finally got to me, i had to 'kill her with kindness' and she proceeds to tell me that there may not be enough fabric after all. she just stood there and did not even offer to look at another fabric or possibly offer any other help. she stood there waiting and silently wishing i would just move the hell on. i decided to take all of that fabric anyway.
however, the rest of my trip was ok. i walked for a while looking for strings and not once was i offered help. the people that work here avoided my eye contact. sigh* finally, they have big signs all over the place that says christmas decor is 50% off. I happily took christmas lights thinking they are discounted only to be told by the genuinely friendly cashier that it is not part of the discounted christmas decor. i kindly returned the lights and went to wal mart and bought the lights from there.
but you know, there is another craft store within a mile from here. next time i need something else that calls for crafts, i am sure to check the other place out.
too bad, this store is big with a big variety. read more