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Sherman A1

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46. I applaud your effort

Thu Jul 3, 2014, 03:53 AM

Jul 2014

and hope for the best in what you do. It is very important for you and those of us who really don't do any major amount of business with them to tell them we will not be back. I did in an email yesterday AM. Granted I like those you mentioned in your post don't spend very much money there but it all counts and frankly it was what I could do, so I did that much. I have also spoken with co-workers and encouraged them to do the same. Upthread it mentions that letters make a bigger impact, perhaps they do, but something is better than nothing and I believe that you are more likely to convince a person to send a short email than a letter, so again it's better than nothing at all.

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My protest of Hobby Lobby is more than a drop in the bucket. [View all] Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 OP

I get what you are saying about the sensory appeal of places that supply our arts. And I appreciate Squinch Jul 2014 #1

My sister shopped there few times and said she would have gone again. Liberalynn Jul 2014 #5

what a great job, turn co blue roguevalley Jul 2014 #43

I am not sure if this will Hurt Holly Lobby or not yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #54

Not for everyone Bandit Jul 2014 #60

I am with you. I also do my best to pay attention to where my money goes. Squinch Jul 2014 #67

I agree with your sentiments Lifelong Protester Jul 2014 #80

I agree - financially this could be good or bad for Hobby Lobby goldent Jul 2014 #105

Yes. I get a bit apprehensive when I hear boycott only because... yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #106

It's pretty unlikely many conservatives hadn't heard of them. JoeyT Jul 2014 #109

I just don't see them hurt yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #111

They make a tasty sandwich customerserviceguy Jul 2014 #116

I did notice that!! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #124

Conservatives? Make their own stuff and be creative? MADem Jul 2014 #118

I think it will hurt them. If you are not a crafter, you're not going to go into a craft store politicaljunkie41910 Jul 2014 #131

Thank you for making the effort! JNelson6563 Jul 2014 #2

+1 n/t FSogol Jul 2014 #3

I've often wondered why crafts items couldn't be sold at Gem Faires cally Jul 2014 #4

Your job sounds like fun! Good move to drop HL. Is there a Michael's or Jo-Ann near you instead? nt valerief Jul 2014 #6

This is painful for you. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #7

I do needlework and stopped going to Hobby Lobby months ago csziggy Jul 2014 #8

Absolutely, so in agreement with everything you wrote. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #11

I have a few locally owned places I go to JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #52

I used to get their catalogs and may have ordered from them in the past csziggy Jul 2014 #82

Just in Case you haven't written to "Person" Lobby tea and oranges Jul 2014 #9

I will write them. I am a retired report analyst from a large Customer Relations office. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #18

If they send out business reply envelopes, send it back empty. They will have to pay postage. alfredo Jul 2014 #24

Or tape it to a brick before mailing. diane in sf Jul 2014 #112

Ha! alfredo Jul 2014 #113

You're a hero to me theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #10

Aw, thank you. I certainly didn't mean to make it out like a hardship. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #14

Thank you for really making this effort. Triana Jul 2014 #12

Best of luck with your alternatives. joshcryer Jul 2014 #13

We Love you, Turn CO Blue! Has that been mentioned?! Cha Jul 2014 #15

Love ya back! :hugs: Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #28

Mahalo! Cha Jul 2014 #35

You say you need to touch and see the material, it hurts them even more if you "showroom" there.. sir pball Jul 2014 #16

Wow, I have done this with fabrics often (sorry Jo-Ann Fabrics LOL) Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #19

Make sure you really work, knead, twist, FEEL those samples.. sir pball Jul 2014 #22

Keep 2 t-shirts in your car.... Ineeda Jul 2014 #65

Hi Ineeda. I LOVE your suggestion for the tee shirts. I have NEVER shopped HL and NEVER WILL Ecumenist Jul 2014 #122

Still re-reading your post. thank you Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #21

Thank you so much! nt sir pball Jul 2014 #23

I've lots of friends who Craft and eBay/Etsy. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #17

My sister has stopped shopping there. alfredo Jul 2014 #20

Same... PsychGrad Jul 2014 #25

thank you! Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #27

I also want to get out of pageantwear - for many of the same feelings and reasons Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #26

I make some homemade Jewelry and I'm lucky - we have everything but Hobby Lobby LynneSin Jul 2014 #29

K & R for doing the right thing! mountain grammy Jul 2014 #30

Now THIS is a real fabric store in a big city. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2014 #31

OOH! I want to go there! So much! thanks! Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #34

I appreciate your commitment to not shop there Ilsa Jul 2014 #32

I've been boycotting them for years... prairierose Jul 2014 #33

I think what you're doing is great. stage left Jul 2014 #36

you walk the walk NJCher Jul 2014 #37

Good luck and I appreciate your sacrifice, it's the right thing to do as you already know! Dustlawyer Jul 2014 #38

See, this is what a "principled stand" really is. davidthegnome Jul 2014 #39

Why don't you link up with other former Hobby-Lobby customers and start your own chain of stores JDPriestly Jul 2014 #40

well done, and thank you so much! bettyellen Jul 2014 #41

Thank you joc46224 Jul 2014 #42

I wish you the best, Live Long and Prosper. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #44

Thank you for doing this -- for all of us. Hekate Jul 2014 #45

I applaud your effort Sherman A1 Jul 2014 #46

Wow. Good for you, Turn CO Blue. I know this will take a great effort. You're planning pnwmom Jul 2014 #47

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jul 2014 #48

Thank You Very Much For What You Have Done... Stuart G Jul 2014 #49

Thank you for being willing to put your livelihood at risk Skidmore Jul 2014 #50

What I don't get .. sendero Jul 2014 #51

Write Hobby Lobby and tell them JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #53

That is commendable of you. I mean that. However... randome Jul 2014 #55

That was addressed earlier in the thread. Good idea. n/t crim son Jul 2014 #57

Didn't realize this thread had grown so fast. My mistake. randome Jul 2014 #58

I'm so glad I read this post. crim son Jul 2014 #56

could mercuryblues Jul 2014 #59

Thank you for that. Jamastiene Jul 2014 #61

Thank you for your commitment! myrna minx Jul 2014 #62

Could you consider starting a business to compete with them? spooky3 Jul 2014 #63

Have you ever been to a Hobby Lobby? They carry like millions of items. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #79

No, I haven't. But I was thinking more of spooky3 Jul 2014 #97

I have the same issue. WCLinolVir Jul 2014 #64

Thank you! get the red out Jul 2014 #66

It's worth trying... Phentex Jul 2014 #68

If you have those receipts or credit card statements, CrispyQ Jul 2014 #69

Thank you from a fellow etsyian Thekaspervote Jul 2014 #70

Thank you for your huge effort katmondoo Jul 2014 #71

I started boycotting them several months ago Greybnk48 Jul 2014 #72

I'm like you. I believe I've spent more than $25,000 at Hobby Lobby over the sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #73

Perhaps that opens up a new opportunity for you. olegramps Jul 2014 #74

That is similar to the thought I had (see my post). spooky3 Jul 2014 #98

No Hobby Lobby anywhere near me; I buy fabric, yarn, etc. from JoAnn's but if LoisB Jul 2014 #75

This showed up on Facebook Turbineguy Jul 2014 #76

None of them appear they would need any form of birth control. LoisB Jul 2014 #84

Please archive this picture!!! Ineeda Jul 2014 #130

I admire your trying Rider3 Jul 2014 #77

You have my admiration. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #78

Good on ya! Lindsay Jul 2014 #81

Turn Co Blue, THANK YOU for your efforts! I know it's not easy. I can't even compare to you DesertDiamond Jul 2014 #83

I agree fadedrose Jul 2014 #85

Brava!!! BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #86

Cool Cary Jul 2014 #87

you're my hero CatWoman Jul 2014 #88

K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #89

And all surrounding businesses. Island Deac Jul 2014 #90

Thank you lark Jul 2014 #91

You are walking the walk... 3catwoman3 Jul 2014 #92

There will be a time when Republican polynomial Jul 2014 #93

I agree completely!!! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #125

Thank you! We don't have a Hobby Lobby within 150 miles of here emsimon33 Jul 2014 #94

I'm not crafty at all, Blue_In_AK Jul 2014 #95

Boycott jaxind Jul 2014 #96

Good on ya! ananda Jul 2014 #99

Thank you for taking a stand. ohheckyeah Jul 2014 #100

I don't spend as much as you, but my several hundred dollars will matter too! napi21 Jul 2014 #101

Kudos to you and your fellow crafters who make the decision to walk away from HL even Fla Dem Jul 2014 #102

I'm glad to rec this thread� Thank you! MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #103

i have gotten my beads and bling hopemountain Jul 2014 #104

I would advertise Epiphany4z Jul 2014 #107

kudos to you for this ethical stand. I wish I had some truly helpful replacements--I think of niyad Jul 2014 #108

I'm an enthusiastic amateur sewer and I do a lot of sewing for charity. LeftyMom Jul 2014 #110

thank you for your efforts! magical thyme Jul 2014 #114

If Hobby Lobby shuts down customerserviceguy Jul 2014 #115

Maybe not a boycott, maybe a tip .... Shoonra Jul 2014 #117

Thanks, Turn Co Blue VA_Jill Jul 2014 #119

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2014 #120

I'm proud of you for doing this! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #121

Bravo, TCB catrose Jul 2014 #123

haha.... tulsakatz Jul 2014 #127

A friend of mine posted this picture on Facebook Bombero1956 Jul 2014 #126

Kick for Turn CO Blue! Cha Jul 2014 #128

You can all try JoAnn's Fabrics... Gloria in NM Jul 2014 #129

this is a hosing and well deseved knownow Jul 2014 #132