tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post4887839396282147601..comments2024-03-25T04:40:27.576-05:00Comments on Erica Bunker | DIY Style! The Art of Cultivating a Stylish Wardrobe: Jo-Ann Fabrics and the new Vogue PatternsErica Bunkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-54666745436578522252011-08-01T11:42:13.068-05:002011-08-01T11:42:13.068-05:00Hmm, after reading all of the comments, especially...Hmm, after reading all of the comments, especially Schmoomom's similar Cloth World story, I have a strange feeling that if I applied and didn't mention my experience perhaps I would get an interview. I'm going to try it and I'll make sure to come back and let you know. That would really piss me off, but I'd have some extra money coming in and the customers would get somebody who knows what they're doing and loves fabric as much as them. By the way, one of our colleges has a large fashion department yet none of those students ever seem to get jobs there. Isn't that strange?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-50429235904782306112011-08-01T11:26:36.493-05:002011-08-01T11:26:36.493-05:00In high school I used to work for Cloth World whic...In high school I used to work for Cloth World which was eventually bought by Jo Ann's. At that time, the employees knew either how to sew or knit. Now, they just hire people who can cut and ring things up. <br /><br />I have applied over the past two years trying to get a part-time job, always mentioning on my application my experience with doing the exact same job and my personal experience in sewing for over twenty years. Do they EVEN call me in for an interview? NO. What's up with that? <br /><br />By the way, I was the employee who shifted the new patterns in (my favorite part of the job) and it really doesn't take that much time even when you get pulled to cut or ring up. Also, if you have the box out throughout the day, customers who know what they want could help themselves. So even if the employees were lazy they could have at least done that. There is no excuse.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-41933747541424229732011-04-22T19:02:39.265-05:002011-04-22T19:02:39.265-05:00I don't know, it's also something Vogue Pa...I don't know, it's also something Vogue Patterns needs to insist on with every Joann's store if they want to keep our business. Obviously Joann's is not taking proactive action re. the new patterns. I recently went to Joann's store and they had the box of new patterns sitting by the pattern shelves on the day the sale started. Fortunately for me, the sales associate let me raid her box of new patterns because I had the pattern numbers I wanted ready to go. They had the new pattern books on the tables already, so I knew the new patterns were in the boxes. It definitely sounds like a widespread problem.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055076767444350734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-38794485531284793792011-04-22T02:37:53.356-05:002011-04-22T02:37:53.356-05:00****CORRECTION****
To my local JoAnn's credit,...****CORRECTION****<br />To my local JoAnn's credit, they did have one of the new Vogue patterns I wanted...the Kay Unger dress (V1241). I can't believe I forgot I bought that pattern! It's a great dress!BigChochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771888283588684345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-55618344213527207802011-04-22T01:41:16.924-05:002011-04-22T01:41:16.924-05:00Could this be a way JoAnn gets us to clear out her...Could this be a way JoAnn gets us to clear out her old inventory before selling the new???? I know at all the Joanns in my area (3) there never seems to be enough employees to meet the store's needs and the ones that are there seemed to be overworked. Joann has her issues but she still is a convenient resource for my sewing/crafting needs. I'm just glad I now know not to simply accept "they must be sold out"!BigChochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771888283588684345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-27560243215927917992011-04-21T17:35:47.736-05:002011-04-21T17:35:47.736-05:00Last time I went to the Joann's pattern sale t...Last time I went to the Joann's pattern sale the newest Vogue catalog was on the counter and as you experienced the patterns were no where around. I found the store manager and asked him about it. He insisted the patterns were not delivered and he knew because he unpacked everything. Ha, I say. The catalog comes with the patterns.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908550129774912420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-82436571329459538772011-04-21T10:49:36.623-05:002011-04-21T10:49:36.623-05:00That is rotten! It happens all the time! I hope yo...That is rotten! It happens all the time! I hope you do write them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-74854226664290156682011-04-21T10:48:25.732-05:002011-04-21T10:48:25.732-05:00That is rotten! It happens all the time! I hope yo...That is rotten! It happens all the time! I hope you do write them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-54340945465385095202011-04-21T09:06:25.143-05:002011-04-21T09:06:25.143-05:00You should write to Joann's HQ!!! They are und...You should write to Joann's HQ!!! They are under new management, they would want to know.Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671175207465598334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-48515303479835473562011-04-21T07:29:59.620-05:002011-04-21T07:29:59.620-05:00I really, really HATE it when I encounter bad serv...I really, really HATE it when I encounter bad service in stores. And it apparently happens a lot in JoAnns, judging by the comments here. I've had many bad experiences in JoAnn.Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-64306187418656234342011-04-20T22:39:17.887-05:002011-04-20T22:39:17.887-05:00Unfortunately, the Jo-Ann's in my area (North ...Unfortunately, the Jo-Ann's in my area (North MS) is the same. With only that store and Hancock Fabrics in the entire area, both are always busy on the weekends and when they have pattern sales, you can bet they won't have put out the newest patterns. The fabric cutting tables are always backed up too, with only one person cutting, and sometimes even the check-out line is long because of ONE checker. I don't get it. I love browsing in a fabric store, but I hate spending so much of my day off standing in line. I thought maybe it was just me, or maybe it was just the weekends. Now I am wondering....Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867676100562376297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-58295239511198065252011-04-20T20:24:41.840-05:002011-04-20T20:24:41.840-05:00I feel your pain! I visited several Hancock stores...I feel your pain! I visited several Hancock stores the weekend after the Vogue patterns were released when they were on sale and called every store in my area every day. Everyone gave me the run around and claimed that the patterns had not arrived or they were still in the back. On the final Wednesday evening of the sale, I lucked up and called a Hancock location while one of the employees was on the floor putting out the new patterns. With one hour before close, I raced to the store and snatched up the patterns on my list. I also noticed that they only had two of each new pattern, which seems crazy to me. I'm glad you got your patterns! :)Handmade by Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352965399056801022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-53472267768157487172011-04-20T15:03:07.924-05:002011-04-20T15:03:07.924-05:00I'm glad you found someone willing to help you...I'm glad you found someone willing to help you out. <br />I thought poor customer service at Jo-Anns was limited to the SF Bay Area. I had a similar experience except with notions. I left empty handed and never returned. <br />My local store just closed and I hope the nasty employees don't turn up at the next closest store.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00396360656641592444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-34216567136514279132011-04-20T14:31:02.939-05:002011-04-20T14:31:02.939-05:00Wow is all I can say!!Wow is all I can say!!Shawntahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931837706372994248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-44655788018566603932011-04-20T11:18:56.518-05:002011-04-20T11:18:56.518-05:00I have to say that at my JoAnn's they bend ove...I have to say that at my JoAnn's they bend over backwards to help you! If I were having problems like you and others do then I would note them on their facebook page for all the world to see and say which store it was so that upper management can actually do something about it. JoAnn's was just bought out and I'm sure that the new owners want to put their best foot forward!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392908518288198108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-22253204731027943932011-04-20T08:12:49.696-05:002011-04-20T08:12:49.696-05:00Love it love it! lol! No body is going to put one ...Love it love it! lol! No body is going to put one over you! Well they did say they were on sale . . .I'm going to remember your determination when it next happens to me and I just say feebly o.k. No if you can do it so can I. The worm has turned.<br />Rae from Devon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-61166790255723410412011-04-19T17:46:02.304-05:002011-04-19T17:46:02.304-05:00Oh my! I have read a few different stories like th...Oh my! I have read a few different stories like this! I can hardly believe it. I must just be really lucky at my Jo-Ann's. They always have the new patterns out and the associates are very friendly and most know me since I am in there about twice a week. If you ever have trouble let me know and I will pick some up and send them down for you!Sarah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573819115316246856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-89398930850873015922011-04-19T17:22:05.164-05:002011-04-19T17:22:05.164-05:00I swear people act like they don't want to mak...I swear people act like they don't want to make money these days...horrible customer service. I don't have any Jo-anns in my area (midtown manhattan rips you off for patterns). Thank God I held out when the new catalog came out because Vogue's having their online $3.99 sale...well worth the $6 in shipping :-) (sorry if I'm doubling up on website sale info).The Amazon seweth...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09047352293407081725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-70010867249735101062011-04-19T16:50:03.480-05:002011-04-19T16:50:03.480-05:00Toy, that was the case at Hancocks. Right after ...Toy, that was the case at Hancocks. Right after their Vogue Pattern's sale ended, the patterns were "miraculously" in the drawers!Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-27550687332118437102011-04-19T16:47:46.337-05:002011-04-19T16:47:46.337-05:00Well, I've noticed this many times at my joann...Well, I've noticed this many times at my joanns. I strongly believe that they do it so the people who desperately want a new release will come back after the sale and buy it at the everyday discounted price. Because after the sale they are always miraculously in the drawers. It sucks for those true pattern collectors out there though, it's messed up but it never bothers me.toyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121063165552116888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-48216862966679613902011-04-19T16:24:07.431-05:002011-04-19T16:24:07.431-05:00I am truly sorry about your experience. The Joann...I am truly sorry about your experience. The Joann's here has at least 3 associates working at all times to help and I was able to get my patterns on the 10th when the sale started.<br />FYI- BMV is having a great sale this week on their patterns.<br />Plus free shipping for orders over $25.00.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653700178942627323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-37932929808546904582011-04-19T16:15:39.757-05:002011-04-19T16:15:39.757-05:00They should not put out the new catalog without st...They should not put out the new catalog without stocking the new patterns. My nearest Joann's did have the new patterns in stock. They keep up fairly well with their pattern stocking. However the Hancok Fabrics, which is much closer than the Joann's, usually doesn't stock in time for their sales. Very annoying, especially when you are trying to plan a new project and save a few dollars. So glad you insisted and finally got your patterns with the sale.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06224219410776083011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-16930307284175552432011-04-19T15:57:12.946-05:002011-04-19T15:57:12.946-05:00And this why I no longer shop for patterns at Jo-A...And this why I no longer shop for patterns at Jo-Anns. The nearest stores are a hour away. It's not worth my time and gas to shop the sales when the patterns are not in the drawers. <br /><br />And there aren't any Hancocks in PA. So Joanns is the spot if you want to buy patterns on the ground.<br /><br />The staff are nice but don't anything about sewing or the merchandise. You handled this well, I'm glad you got your patterns.shehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976200071361454708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-65516144021245104722011-04-19T14:11:37.367-05:002011-04-19T14:11:37.367-05:00JoAnn's is frustrating to say the least...I ca...JoAnn's is frustrating to say the least...I can see you tapping those nails...looking all fab!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14933168.post-5568349204633233282011-04-19T14:03:03.515-05:002011-04-19T14:03:03.515-05:00Toni you are so right-working smarter would get so...Toni you are so right-working smarter would get so much more done, but they pay people to just...stand at the cutting table. Or, the register. They've even, in my area, designed their stores so that the employees can no longer even SEE the cutting table or register from most places in the store, even further reducing the liklihood that the staff will bother to even attempt to stock items between customers. <br /><br />Elizabeth, once upon a time Jo-Ann ordered direct from the manufacturer for a lot of their merchandise, but about 15 years ago they changed to a system of ordering from their warehouse in Ohio, which means that the Ohio warehouse has to order enough for all the stores, get it shipped to Ohio, and then ship it out to the stores. So, the store I worked at in Ithaca, New York, which is CLOSER to the fabric manufacturers in NYC and New Jersey, had to wait to get their fabric sent to Ohio, and then pay to backtrack it about 2/3 of the way back where it came from. <br /><br />I'm so sorry Erica, I'm taking up more than my fair share of your blog-this just gets on my wick that much!Schmoomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251824918338376827noreply@blogger.com