understanding of your comments, (listen up, people) was that you were simply stating the sad fact that people will shop at Walmart rather than spend the excessive amount on this gorgeous hat. Times are STILL tough! Do we WANT to shop at the cheaper stores? Absolutely NOT!!! But some of us don't have a choice. I, too, am a crafter; I quilt, machine embroider, crochet, knit, et al. But, I now go to thrift stores for ALL of my clothing shopping, and often find really good deals on vintage fabric bundles, usually quilt materials from Grandma's "stash" that Grandma never finished. Back to the nasty cow that looked at and commented rudely about the hat; she was either a younger person who has no concept of tact, or she just never learned kindness and good character. She's a classic example of people today. Look at some of the comments here: using offensive language because they don't know how NOT too. A female dog? Good grief! WOW. That is completely unnecessary to begin name-calling or demonizing someone whose opinion is one that is slightly dissenting, perhaps. (If it could even be called that!) I was (am) enjoying this discussion (Sabrina's comments actually gave me pause and caused me to reflect on my own need as an artisan to be a little more supportive of my fellow artisans when I am spending my hard-earned dollars.) There is no need to reduce anyone's comments by a verbal assault. Full time artist here. Been