Hobby Lobby

I like the store okay. I’ve been going there for several years when I need a craft or sewing item. Some of the staff are great and others, well… not so great but I guess that’s how it goes in retail. I find that the prices are pretty high on some of the items but you can almost always find a 40% off coupon on the Hobby Lobby website. It would be convenient if they were open on Sundays but unfortunately they are not.

clean, well stocked. I like this one better than the Schaumburg location. Plus online coupon on regular priced merch– can’t be beat.

Today I had a very disappointing experience at this store, I come here a lot and it never happened before. This old, crazy, frustrated,(short hair with glasses) lady charged me for some kind of spray that wasn’t mine (the truth is that she asked me if that was mine and I had no idea she was talking about the spray cause she wasn’t specific and that spray wasn’t even close to the things that I got, so, I said «yes» thinking that she asked me about the glue and the patches). I had other things in mind I realized that my bag was a little to heavy for what I got, so I started checking… when I hear this lady coming after me and screaming like a wild person «I ASKED YOU IF THAT THING WAS YOURS! I ASKED YOU!!!» she repeatedly was yelling… she would not stop! Everyone was looking at me, I felt so so embarrassed, she made me feel so bad… like I had stolen the thing… well she charged me for it and it was her mistake, she should pay more attention, that job is not that difficult if you keep your eyes open! This store is right next to my house, It’s a shame but I’m not going back because I don’t want to relive that embarrassing moment again. I purchased the things on 9÷4÷2015 at 3:47 pm, I hope the management will give her a lecture. This kind of attitude and behavior for an employee is not acceptable, I have a job too and I never talk to the people that way… even when they are wrong.

I could wander around in this store for HOURS. It is filled to the brim with art supplies, seasonal decorations, crafting goods, home décor, furniture, assorted and completely random knick knacks. So many things. And usually a good half of the store (if not more) is on some sort of sale. Also there is a constant 40% off your highest full-​priced item coupon that is always on
, so be sure to pull it up on your phone while you are waiting to check out. Only points off are because their aisles aren’t well labled (if at all… I haven’t seen any at least) and also the company is run by Christian zealots (take a peek at the Jesus mints while you wait to check out too) so they’re closed on Sundays.

I love Hobby Lobby! I live very close to this location and I go at least once a week. They have a great selection of a lot of things. However, they won’t carry every single item you may be looking for. I’ve never been to any craft store that does. In regards to some Unilocalers ignorant comments about the employees «arrogant Christian attitude,» what makes you think that just because they work there they are Christian? Stop trying to find excuses just because it is a Christian company. If you don’t like it, go elsewhere.
Logic would tell you that since they are a Christian company they will have a large variety of Christian items. Bottom line is this store is great and I love their selection.

I went to the store to purchase some craft items so when I didnt have a coupon, the sewing representative Yesenia, had an accusatory attitude towards the fact that I didn’t have one. She also wasn’t helpful how to find one on the internet. The customer service wasnt very nice or respectful. Sad experience in Mount Prospect…

Horrible customer service! Manager Kim was terrible. Never coming back here again. Never shopping at Hobby Lobby.

The customer service is horrible. Rude arrogant Christian attitude.

I stopped here for acrylic paint on a Friday afternoon. This was my first time shopping at this store and I found it to be extremely clean and very well-​organized. I was able to get in and out of the store quickly, thanks to a very fast and friendly cashier. Hobby Lobby always seems so understaffed, so this would be my only complaint. I saw zero employees on the sales floor and I was there for at least 20 minutes. Weird. A convenient location for me, so I will definitely be back.

if they were to revive that old tv show «supermarket sweep» and make a «hobby lobby edition,» i would be a prime contestant. i have browsed the shit out of that place. and though it is huge, it’s extremely well-​organized and the layout is easy to navigate. i pretty much always find what i’m looking for, along with a few things i’m not.
good for:
1. basic crafty things. googly eyes, glue sticks, ribbon, yarn, fun foam, pipe cleaners… pretty much everything. except they do not always have the color construction paper i’m looking for, like a package of just green. so i stock up when they do have it.
2. christmas ornaments. their selection is MASSIVE. i’m talkin’ 2 – 3 aisles of nothin’ but ornaments. my parents have given me an ornament every year and it’s always something that reflects something of my personality or interests (butterflies, books, dancers, owls). this has made me appreciate and enjoy hunting for that perfect ornament for my girlfriend each year. and hobby lobby is a great place to start.
3. some very passable antique-​looking pieces of furniture and home décor. coming from someone who thrift shops like nobody’s business, that’s saying something. my sister had a clock i was sure she found at an estate sale or something. nope. hobby lobby.
4. scrapbooking stuff. i don’t scrapbook, but i do find other uses for that adorable paper.
plus, stuff goes on sale pretty frequently. not only the holiday stuff, but also the basic crafty things. my total at the register is usually less than what i expect it to be. word to your mutha.

This is my go-​to crafting store. Now that my kids are a bit older, I don’t spend quite as much time here as I used to. When I worked for the park district, I spent alotta lotta time here. I also used to scrapbook but have lost interest in that a bit. Still, when I need pine wood derby stuff or the occasional tri-​fold poster board or in today’s case, a display for a Girl Scout event, this is where I come.
Now I’ve done Oriental
and Michael’s. But the first can be hit or miss with quality of kids’ crafts and the latter can just be really expensive.
Scrapbook supplies: On a par with Michaels and if you work the sales you will find everything you need super cheap.
Kid’s Crafts: Consistently cheaper than Michael’s though not nearly the amount of kits you find at Oriental Trading. Which is a shame because I’m not that creative and sometimes I need a kit.
Home Décor: This place accounts for a good chunk of my home décor. Love the iron work and picture frames and candles.
Fabric: I don’t sew but if you need fabric this is a better bet than Michael’s and more on a par with Joanne Fabrics.
Party Supplies: Not the best fit for this. It is pricey and I frankly prefer Dollar Tree for all the essentials as well as the décor.
I cannot give this store four stars because of their terribly slow check out process and if you ever see anyone in front of you with a return, go to another check out immediately. It will take fooooorreverrrrrrrrrr! And you will want to leave all your purchases at the counter and walk out. I have held onto items I didn’t want specifically because it wasn’t worth the hassle of trying to return it. Maybe that’s their ploy. Also, they are closed on Sunday’s which as a Christian myself, I respect. But I often work the other six days and this is where I come to play. so I need Sunday hours.

Hobby Lobby is, if you can’t tell by the fact that they are «closed on Sunday to allow employees time for worship,» a Christian-​centered store. This means that in September and October, they will have more Christmas stuff (and sometimes more Easter stuff) than Halloween stuff. The few Halloween items they do have are likely to be candy bars in WWJD wrappers and that sort of thing. I came here to get supplies to make my own costume and was shocked to find they didn’t even have orange felt at the time! They did have a lot of generic «autumn» items, but if you want something like bat confetti, vampire finger puppet templates, or a sewing pattern for a cape, you’re better off looking elsewhere. There were seriously more Mardi Gras mask kits than any other kind… in the last week of October. I am a big time Halloweenie and prefer to keep my other holiday décor pretty lean and green, so having eight kinds of snow globe to choose from is not much of a perk for me.
If you want to paint your own decorative crucifix, Jesus up your wedding, or having matching everything for a Christening party, this is your place, though. I mostly come here if I need crafting materials in a hurry and don’t have time/​desire to drive the extra ten minutes to a competitor in Arlington Heights or Niles. Their scrapbooking section is decent, and if you need something really basic like wood glue or a paintbrush, they’ll have you covered.

Oh, man, I wish they had these stores near me in California. It’s such a fun store. I came here on the day after Christmas and they had some great beading supplies on sale for 50% off! The store is big and they have a lot of fun things. It’s fun to look around!

I feel like I’m walking into my grandmother’s house every time I go here. The place is chock full of the most tasteless nick-​knacks imaginable. It’s great If you’re looking for a white elephant gift. Luckily for those of us with a modicum of taste they do have an arts and craft section in the back.
Selection isn’t what I’d call great. You will be better off at a place like Dick Blick for art supplies. Craft supplies are somewhat unique to these types of stores however, and it is larger than its competition here.
They have a regular 40% off coupon that you should always have with you when you go in. You can get it online off their web site, or in their mailer. It’s not every week, so unless you’re desperate, I’d wait for it to come out. I mainly use Hobby Lobby for silicone mold making supplies. With the 40% off its cheaper than the net, and the only place I know that carries it locally.
If you don’t already know, Hobby Lobby is a heavily Christian organization. That doesn’t affect the shopping experience too much other than a few more crosses, and other religious paraphernalia than you would expect. The big downside here is that they mean it when they say they consider the Sabbath holy, and are closed on Sunday. Good for their workers. Bad for those of us who have jobs and want to make it in on the weekend.

OMG, I love the Hob Lob. It is the biggest craft store ever. I design alot of costumes and I drive out of the city to come here over Michael’s or Joann’s because they have a mich bigger selection. Plus, the sweetest lady works in the fabric section.

I have been shopping here for a few years now. Admittedly, the first time I went there I was a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and hokyness of some of their merchandise (if you don’t believe me you have GOT to go check out their «wedding rental» area).
BUT if you go in there with a mission, or have the time to walk around slowly and take everything in, you will see there is a rather large percentage of things that are… well, really awesome. A framing area, a fabric area (with some decent looking upholstery weight choices), good quality fake flowers and then all kinds of supplies for crafting. Everything from candy making, to scrapbooking, to painting and sewing.
OK, so not only that, but I have never had anything less than stellar customer service too. The other day I asked and got a discount on an order of favour boxes for my wedding (which they didn’t have to do at all). Another time I went to buy something and it wasnt on sale. The lady at the register said «Oh, here. I will put this in the back with your name on it. Go home and print out the 40% coupon from our website. These things hardly ever go on sale but you can use the coupon for this and its a big savings!». And you know what… they did save it for me!
The only bad thing is that they are not open on Sundays. But the sign on their door does say the reason is for the employees to be with their families and I am sorry, but how freakin awesome is that. Nowadays with retail workers being treated like barely one step up from cattle this is incredibly impressive. Honestly, the store could be a lot less fabulous than it is and I would still shop there because of that.

This place is a bigger version of Michael’s with a bigger selection. Their prices are cheaper than Michael’s too! If I ever can’t find what I want at Michael’s, I’m sure I could find it here! You can sign up on their email list and get 40% coupons emailed to you! They always have discounted funiture at the entrance which I thought was weird for an arts and crafts store. They’ve been very nice when I’ve had to return things way after their return date policy. They just gave me a percentage back, which I was happy with because it’s better than nothing and I wasn’t going to use the things I bought anyway.

i think that their store name is a bit deceptive. i went into their shop today for the first time in search of kites. they had no kites. i must have walked around the entire store and found no microscopes or magic trick kits — not that i was particularily interested in microscopes or magic, but it just reaffirms that they need to either change their name or offer a bigger selection of hobby stuffs. their selection on crafty equipment, wicker baskets and such were pretty good though.
i also found that they sold furniture (btw, why is furniture being sold @ a hobby shop?). they had some coffee tables and cabinets that were decently priced.