Bad Vibes at a Quilt Shop
I have been going to a relatively popular quilt shop in town for years but over the past few months the vibe has changed a lot. I thought it was just me for awhile until some friends visited and we went together. Almost as soon as we left they said they felt heavily judged by the employees. One friend said she felt as though the 2 people behind the counter were snickering about her fabric choices. The other said she overheard an employee speaking negatively about a quilt they had for longarming. Not every visit has felt this way, but as of late I have found myself dreading needing something for a project for fear of being judged.
Overall, it's saddening to feel this way of a place I once thought of as my happy place. I hope other people have better experiences.