Fabric Snob

A couple days ago I went to Hancock Fabrics to look for some cotton fabrics for baby blankets.  After looking around for about a half hour with my 25 pounder perched hoisted up on my hip (he likes to feel the fabrics too), I decided that I was, in fact, already a fabric snob and couldn't bring myself to buy just any fabric if I didn't love the pattern and feel of it.

So, off I went today to a local sewing shop in hopes of finding some better supplies.  I put Drew in the Ergo this time and headed in, hopeful to find some cute fabric and a basic pincushion (I am making the cupcake pincushion for myself and need an ordinary pin cushion with which to stuff it).  Well, despite the fact that I was the only one in the store, the saleslady didn't show any interest in helping me.  I looked around for a bit on my own and after only finding magnetic pin cushions, I inquired if they had any regular "tomato" pin cushions (in retrospect, I could have gotten this at Hancock, but I thought I might kill two birds with one stone and get some better fabric at this shop, too).  She responded that they "didn't carry anything REGULAR."  Argh!  Was it the baby in the carrier that made me seem like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman in a fancy store?  I then asked if they offered any classes (she told me to look online), and we exited quickly without buying anything.

It really got me thinking...why aren't the people who work in craft stores a little friendlier?  I feel like if I worked there, I would be interested to hear what people are working on, show them items that could help them improve their projects, etc.  I think that a little enthusiasm goes a long way--especially in retail!  If she had shown me around and asked a few questions, etc., I probably would have walked out with a bag full of stuff and signed up for classes, too.  I've found this at some other yarn shops back in E-town too.  It's just kind of mind-boggling.  I feel like I have to win them over!  I guess it's probably just people who don't like their jobs, but it's just a little disappointing.  Oh well, good thing I have family and friends with whom to share my love of yarn and fabrics and all things creative... :)