I make jewelry- no, not a couple of cutesy strung pieces a year... I make a LOT of jewelry and I use fairly high quality supplies to do so. Generally, I order my supplies online because I can get better deals on larger quantities, but since I've been known occasionally to change my mind or forget to order one component of something I have planned, I'm really glad Hobby Lobby has a decent selection of supplies available. Their regular prices are a bit high, but not outrageous, and when they throw on their (usually) 50% off deals every few weeks, I am a happy lady!
Nearly all the time, they have a coupon, which you can use by showing them your phone with the coupon image on it, for 40% off one regularly priced item. You just have to remember to update it each week because the code changes. I still print mine, and when I do, I print a whole sheet of them and distribute the others to other shoppers who don't have one. It makes their day.
As for one reviewer's complaints about their being closed on Sunday and playing Christian music, it's because the founders believe that their employees should have time to worship if they want on Sunday and if not, time to spend with their families. The music usually is instrumental, so unless you're already familiar with Christian music, you're not going to notice anyway and if you're going shopping for the music, then you're probably in the wrong store anyway. I admit, I've forgotten about that and was disappointed after driving from Connersville to find them closed on a Sunday, but that's their decision and I admire them for it. If they're willing to let their employees have the day off, losing a lot of business, because they're steadfast in their beliefs, more power to them! Jo Ann's is open on Sundays and is perfectly willing to take your money if they have what you need.
My biggest gripe with Hobby Lobby, and the main reason for the 4 stars instead of five is how much poorly constructed home decor stuff they have. We don't even bother looking at anything made of wood from there now because we know it's going to have a split, be misaligned, missing screws, or hardware. The home decor stuff is so overpriced and poorly made that I really wonder how they sell any of it. read more