Kara B.

The first of October marks the beginning of my preparations for my favorite seasonal holiday, Halloween. Despite my October obsessions, I have remained loyal to online shops; buying cheap, itchy costumes that have always ended up falling to pieces by the end of the night. It's not as if I lack the creativity to create my own costumes; I spend most of my free time drawing for hours on end. Generally, I do most of my shopping online, everything is just a click away. A store must have great atmosphere, be well organized, and above all have accommodating customer service to get me off the couch. I decided to give JoAnn Fabrics a fighting chance if I ever wanted to go down in the DIY hall of fame.
At first glance, the outside of JoAnn Fabrics resembled that of a Staples, bland and lacking in any artistic promise. One would think that a craft store would have added some eye-catching decorations for the festive season, or at least put up signs advertising the wonders found inside. Boy, was I wrong to judge a book by its cover.
Taking my first steps through the sliding doors was like stepping into Narnia. I was now standing in a new world, filled with rows stocked full with paints, fabrics, and craft supplies as far as the eye could see. The aisles were so well labeled and neatly arranged that it makes locating items a breeze, perfect for those who are in a time crunch. I was greeted with delightful scents of apples and cinnamon that were so tantalizing, I had to stop myself from taking a bite out of the air in front of me. I stood in awe. Finally, a store accurately reflected my true passion for Halloween and art.
I had been so distracted by all the dazzling arrays of festive décor that I almost forgot the reason why I had entered in the first place: to find the perfect materials to conceive my own Wonder Woman costume. Admittedly, I had no clue what I needed to even begin my super-sized project, and clearly, I looked like a JoAnn's rookie, because before I had even begun searching, an employee approached me asking if needed any assistance. After explaining my costume crisis, she offered her own personal advice on some of the best ways to create my costume. Instead of simply pointing to some random aisle, she had taken the time to put herself in my shoes and she ended up assisting me with things I hadn't even considered.
Overall, my experience at JoAnn Fabrics was nothing short of wonderful and had stemmed far beyond my expectations. Although I was disappointed by the outward appearance of the store, my hesitations immediately subsided the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was captivating and the effective organization of the merchandise made the aisles easy to navigate. Most notably, JoAnn Fabrics hands down has the most exceptional customer service I have ever had the fortune of encountering. With shopping bag in hand, I triumphantly made my way back into the world with a new sense of artistic authority, all thanks to my trusty sidekick JoAnn.