Oh My!! I am so sorry that you had such a horrible experience in our Country!! This not a regular occurance!! I used to live in the Denver area, about 20 years ago. I did have my car broken into and the stereo stolen from it. Of course this happened in the winter and they broke the window to get in and destroyed the heater taking out the stereo. I had to drive it for 2 days with my 4 children (11 mos to 7 1/2 yrs) with it snowing into the car!
I have been to Harrietts Treadle Arts a couple of times, most recently in July. I really wanted to get to the Great American Quilt Factory but I ran out of time.
I hope you enjoy some time sewing, I am so sorry the circumstances of your visit thrust this upon you!!!