Hobby Lobby
 

Until today I had never been in a Hobby Lobby. OMG!!!!! They have such wonderful fabric. I bought a bunch of fabric. Their prices are good and the fabric is good LQS quality. I must say, I was in fabric heaven today :D

Good to hear. I understand we are getting a Hobby Lobby soon, they are building it now.

Wow I'm jealous. The HL by me does have a good selection & low prices, but the quality is far inferior to LQS fabric. I've had some that went thread-bare during my pre-shrink process (Cold water, Handwash cycle with 1Tbsp Tide Free, followed by Low heat in the dryer). They looked so cute on the bolt, but I had quality issues with all of the fabrics I bought there & will never buy fabric from them ever again.

Hobby Lobby's own line of fabric called "Brother and Sister" ( or something like that) is pretty good quality. I've also purchased Michael Miller, Alexander Henry and Robert Kaufman fabrics there too. Their fabric is usually 30% off every day but it seems that seasonal and other non-quilting fabrics are the ones you can use a coupon on. I like Hobby Lobby but my store doesn't seem to change their inventory very often so I go about once a month to see if there is anything new (and check the remnant bin!)

I love Hobby Lobby and go every time I visit my daughter in Arizona. Sadly the closest one to me is over an hour away. Hopefully they will get one down here soon.

We have a HL here and have bought a little fabric there just to try it. I didn't care for it after working with it and when I check to see if anything new is in there isn't. Don't like the way they market their stuff either. JMHO

I love to go to my H. L you can use your 40% off coupon on any 1 cut of fabric no matter how many yards of one fabric you buy.

I like HL also and buy a lot of fabric there and never have any problem. I just bought some Micheal Miller yesterday.

love Hobby Lobby and what they stand for?

We just got our first one here. I haven't been there yet, just heard about it on Friday. Going sometime this week

I love HL and I shop there often for many things, including fabric. Their selection of certain colors could use some improvement, but overall, I am very happy with the quality and the prices. Great staff in the sewing department too (where I go).

I also like HL. They seem to have a good selection of fabric but I wish they would change the design line oftener.

NEWS FLASH- HL is now carrying 108" wide backing fabric!!!!!!!!! Price is $12 but 40% off coupon can be used on entire cut!!!!!

I did not have any in Maryland and was so pleased to have them in Arizona. The store is always so clean and tidy unlike the Joannes here. I do lots of charity quilts and the prices there are good.

They must vary considerably store to store, because my Hobby Lobby doesn't have a good selection of fabric. It's in the same parking lot as my favorite LQS, and I don't even bother stopping at HL.

HB stocks craft and quilting fabric just like Walmart and JoAnns. You have to read the bolt ends unless you can know by feel. All HB stores I've been to the quilting fabric is on one wall of shelves, the floor fabric is usually a mixture of sewing/craft/quilting fabric.

The really neat thing is that if you tell the person who is cutting your fabric that you would like to use your coupon on one of the fabics, they will change the sale price to the regular price and you will get 40% off that fabric. So much nicer service then the fabric chain stores.

When I need Kona cotton, I always check Hobby Lobby first. I ask the sales clerk to charge me the regular price. By doing that, I get 40% off rather than 30%. Also, I check the end of the bolt to be sure I am getting Kona cotton. While I seldom purchase other fabric from them, I do like Hobby Lobby for sewing notions. I am very glad we have a Hobby Lobby here.

I second that. I have picked up many great Alexander Henry's and R.Kaufman fabs there. You just have to look carefully and feel everything. It's worth the time for the savings!

I love my HL! Quilting fabric is always 30%off but (unlike Joann's) they will take 40% off the regular price if you have the 40% off coupon. They will also sell magazines and quilt books using the 40% off coupon. I have never had a problem with their fabrics and I am picky! I do check the weave, etc. and only buy what feels good to me.

WOW! That IS great news!!!!

Your question mark indicates a question. I'm sure that's a typo, isn't it?

I've asked them before to let me use a 40% off a fabric on sale------------and they've done it, they just write up the ticket for full price and then take off 4 0%. A bit less than a dollar per yard on most fabrics.
Don't bother asking at Joann's.

I am lucky to have Hobby Lobby close by and I am in there buying fabric often. Mine has a very good selection and it is of very good hand. I have found such cute fabrics there to make my DGD little dresses and tops that she loves. I can spend hours in that store.

I love Hobby Lobby for the fabrics and the home decorations. I don't know what I would do without this store. :):):)

I also like HL. I don't have one here, however when I go to Prescott I try to stop there. They are great. Always take a coupon from online.

The nearest store to me is about 40 miles. So, I hardly ever go. The prices are comparable to LQS but the quality is about like Walmart

I'm there with you!

I don't "love" what they "stand for" nor will I shop at one.

Colorful1 I don't understand your comment. About the fabric, I like the quality of most of Hobby Lobby's fabric. Not everyone can afford to shop at most LQS's. $12.99 and above just doesn't fit into my budget. If the LQS were the only place I could purchase fabric, I would have to quit quilting. Just my humble opinion.

This thread would probably be shut down if we digress into religion or politics and believe (forgive me if I am wrong) Colorful1 is referring to HL's stance on key divisive issues involving both.

I'll buy fabric online before I shop at a HL.

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I agree!!!!

I agree!!!!!!

I love Hobby Lobby. I have bought fabric on vacation at LQS, come home and find the same fabric at Hobby Lobbyfor about half the price.

Wow, I used the block button on this post a lot.

I love our Hobby Lobby store here in Florida. The price is good and the selection is good for basics and modern quilts. I also buy my Pellon at HL.

Sometimes there is more to consider than product and price.

I don't shop there, either. Another reason is the carried mdse. If I'm shopping for the holidays, Hanukkah falls close to Christmas, and so does Kwanzaa. I have friends that celebrate those. It means I have to run to other stores to find gifts for them and there are other fabric stores closer to shops that do carry for other holidays. There's Michaels, and Joanne has fabrics plus the cards and gifts. So does Wally World in places. I'd rather do all my shopping in one area than driving all over town. There are good quilt stores with a office supply store/or cards in the same block.

They can choose not to, it's their store, but then don't fuss over non-attracted business for those who like convenience.

The fabric at our HL is good just not much of a selection. I had to tell one of the cutters how to cut fabric but it was her first day. She said she didn't sew. Had never used a needle. When any store hires they really need to find out what a person's interest is and place accordingly. I always check the scrap/discontinued bin. Some good deals in there. Always something for a good crazy quilt or project.

First of all I'm not sure "what they stand for" except for selling craft/sewing stuff. I've never been in one but will try our new one in Va Beach soon. As far as quality, it depends on what I'm making. I've gotten good quality and bad quality at Walmarts too. If I'm doing a practice peice like with my serger that I'm having a blast learning or I'm making a quilt for a child to drag around, then I'm not paying 10+ on fabric, that would be crazy. I've found fabric at Walmarts that I've made like my grandkids Halloween bags out of and they are over 8yrs old and still going strong, plus my two youngest kids who are 25 and 27 had thier bags made from fabric from Walmarts and its still going strong. You have to watch what you are buying as in most things to get a good deal. I agree with others, sometimes the price is at the top of the decision list because it has determined more than once if I could afford to make a quilt if I couldn't afford the fabric.