Hobby Lobby — Local services in Marshalltown

Hobby Lobby is a good place to get craft supplies without driving all the way to the Michael's store in Ankeny. This said, they don't always have the best prices (at least not according to my very Scottish side)...yet their inventory for many hobbies and crafts beats Michael's by several miles.

Just a warning: They are unabashed in their conservative Xian ways, especially regarding them being closed on Sunday, and regarding the music. So if you want a decent selection of inventory, you'll have to do your best to deal with not going there on Sunday, and tune out the tunes and focus on your shopping.

I don't necessarily vibe with their choice of music either, but their candlemaking section is fab, their scrapbooking and planner selections are on point, and the jewelry making department is not bad either.

I do wish they would more clearly label their stone/gem bead selection as to what each stone is, so that beginners know what they are working with. Thus the four stars, instead of five. But in a pinch, it beats waiting for something to arrive in the mail when you want to get something...

Ok I love this store! There is something for everyone here! Looking for something for one of your hobbies? Crafting ideas? Gifts? Decorating? The list goes on! The aisles are spaced apart enough for even wheelchairs and walkers to move comfortably. Some individual stands could be spaced apart a little more though. Parking is large enough since it is located where the mall is but separate entrances. They have great deals going on every time I visit and some things may be pricy but in my opinion you get what you pay for as far as quality goes here and you don’t find these things very often so they are unique pieces depending on what you are looking at. All in all I love this store, I’m like a kid in a candy store...

Any hobby lobby is one I spend a few hours in. They wake up my creativity and inspires me to keep doing more, spending less - You must try going during sales and deals, I had never left feeling disappointed!

Great workers, always trying to think outside the box and exploring multiple options with you. They exceed their thoughtfulness and work hard by asking questions and assisting when they are on the floor, they also greet you with a harm smile as work together as a team to complete tasks.

I had been going to many different locations and I absolutely love the atmosphere!

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