Schaefer’s Hobby Shop

Just left and feel the need to make note that I will think twice before coming back. Not even upset that one girl asked if the item I just handed to her (that I had a question about) was even from this store! But then I take my items to check out, where NO ONE wanted to wait on my because they were eating, and I say hi to the cashier. She says nothing, no hi, no did you find everything ok, nothing. Checks me out, tells me the total, swipes my card, bags my stuff, all the while talking to co-​workers about how bored she is. Then hands me my bag and walks away. Again no bye, have a nice day. Nothing. Very disappointing with a mom and pop store. I’ll go elsewhere.

Such a wonderful place. That staff is just lovely, so friendly and helpful. If you have any interest and craft hobbies this is the place for you.

This place had jewelry findings and beads that I hadn’t seen before! That alone amazed me as I’d been beading most all my life! Lucky for me, the beads I wanted were also at a great price. I noticed that some jewelry items were more expensive than what I’m used to but they also stock precious metal clay — which I’d never seen at a retail store. They didn’t have much in the way of yarn (darn it!) or scrapbooking and seemed to have a ton of model-​making supplies. The salespeople were VERY helpful and knowledgeable — unlike the kind of service or expertise you’d get at Michael’s or Joann’s. Really a great resource.

I can only give here a 3 star because of the rude young kid at the rc counter but I do like u can browse the part your self with for me is great because I customize rc and sometimes you just gotta search for what u need part number just won’t cut it but don’t let this steer u away because I’m a regular and haven’t seen that rude kid since

I’m here right now and have been asked twice if I need help. Awesome service. Just wish they had some classy elephant jewelry to remind us of the poaching.

Went over there this afternoon (you really have to love coupons!) for the 1^st time and came away fairly impressed. I went for the beads and never saw half the store as I stalled out there.
What I did see was a relatively limited selection of beads, dollhouse miniatures, models, stamps, & trains, but then the store itself is not that large. I did see things that I haven’t seen before – certain findings, chains, etc., and a decent array of beads on strings. (and the dollhouse stuff was cute) The husband & I spent too much money, I can tell you that.
It is on the pricey side for some things, but so far it looks to be worth it, especially since I can get to some of the chain craft stores for what they lack or have too over-​priced.
Knowledgeable staff, which is always a plus, and willing to talk about their experiences or crafty passions.

My husband loves this store! He calls it a «premium quality hobby shop». I think this hobby shop is especially a good place if you like things like model planes, cars or train sets. They have quite a selection!
This past weekend my husband found the paints he was looking for to complete a model he is working on. He was really happy to find these paints and at a good price too. I think I could have left him here all afternoon and he would have been just fine. I’m not sure he would have noticed I had left. I noticed several other guys also walking around like kids in a toy store and wondered if maybe this is a good place to drop off husbands when you want to go do your own shopping.
The staff who work here were all very friendly. The customer service was outstanding and the store is very neat and organized. I know we’ll be back here again.

Schaefers Hobby Shop has been in my life since I was a kid, and I’m 63 years old now. That’s saying a lot for a business. When they were on Meramac Ave, my dad and I would pick out model train stuff. Then when I was a teenager it was crewel and macramé. Where ever I am in my crafting life this store has been a part of it. Expensive? Not really. You get the value for what you pay for. This store not only sells crafts, and craft goods, but they sell the knowledge to make it all work.

Absolutely fantastic selection for jewelry making. Large selection of beads, cords, findings, etc. I got a bead design board unlike any I’ve seen elsewhere, bead mats, a bead loom, and some art gel today. Excellent prices (much better than that well-​known chain hobby shop), and the staff is very friendly and helpful. This visit was well worth the drive down to Gravois.

OMG we ‘discovered’ Schaefer’s last summer and rode our motorcycles over to check it out. Thank bob I didn’t have the truck to fill up cuz I was in bead heaven. So many lovely things to touch. I have been to numerous bead stores in the metro area and none match the selection and quality at Schaefer’s.
The boy loves model cars and trains and he was equally impressed. We parted ways at the front door only to seek each other out over and over to say «You have to see what they have!»
We are super fans of Schaefer’s Hobby shop :)

Wow — I really liked this craft store! Mike T brought me here on Sunday, as we were in the area and I needed a Beadazzler STAT! OK, maybe not STAT, but I needed it soon and most of the craft stores close to my house would be closed on Monday.
Schaefer’s is a tad expensive, but they carry some higher quality items than some other fabric stores that I’ve been to lately. For instance, the iron-​on letter that I bought there were the good, fuzzy kind that don’t require a ton of heat to stick on to your tees.
The service was pretty good as well! As I was wandering the aisles, looking for a Bedazzler, several ladies helped me to find what I needed. But they were nice enough not to lurk or make me feel uncomfortable, either.
So now I have a Bedazzler and some rhinestones to go with it. Who’s coming to my next craft party?

Ok… I can’t say I’m Susie Hobby… but I know when I am in a good craft store/​hobby store… and this is not one of them.
My friend and I hit this place up looking for three things (1) yarn for my knitting (2) good scrap book paper and stickers for my friend Mary and (3) good beads for some fun jewelry making old lady Sunday afternoon activity.
Total Failure…
The yarn selection is dismal at best. Anyone that knits should not even bother trying this place. They only carry one brand (Red Heart), it’s 30 cents more per skein than at any other craft store. I mean, seriously? What makes your yarn so much better?
There is basically no scrap booking stuff at all here. The paper was all boring, the stickers were largely cheesy and nothing you would want to use, and again, the prices… WHAT?
As far as beads and jewelry go… ok, they have a ton of beads. I think this may be their thing actually. However, they are almost painfully expensive. For what you would spend on a short string of glass beads here, you could buy three strings of beads anywhere else. Why bother? Even if your selection is good, it’s not worth it…
They do have a ton of models, and I think it’s cool that they let you bring your dogs inside so they don’t have to roast/​freeze in the car, but seriously, it’s not enough to make me come back. Especially not when Michael’s and Ben Franklin’s and any number of independent stores is far better… and generally cheaper.