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LeftyMom

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110. I'm an enthusiastic amateur sewer and I do a lot of sewing for charity.

Thu Jul 3, 2014, 11:04 PM

Jul 2014

I can't say Hobby Lobby will be losing my business because I was aware of their politics and they never had it. I do go right on by their store on the way to Joann. (I wish I had a good non-chain option.)

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My protest of Hobby Lobby is more than a drop in the bucket. [View all] Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 OP

I get what you are saying about the sensory appeal of places that supply our arts. And I appreciate Squinch Jul 2014 #1

My sister shopped there few times and said she would have gone again. Liberalynn Jul 2014 #5

what a great job, turn co blue roguevalley Jul 2014 #43

I am not sure if this will Hurt Holly Lobby or not yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #54

Not for everyone Bandit Jul 2014 #60

I am with you. I also do my best to pay attention to where my money goes. Squinch Jul 2014 #67

I agree with your sentiments Lifelong Protester Jul 2014 #80

I agree - financially this could be good or bad for Hobby Lobby goldent Jul 2014 #105

Yes. I get a bit apprehensive when I hear boycott only because... yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #106

It's pretty unlikely many conservatives hadn't heard of them. JoeyT Jul 2014 #109

I just don't see them hurt yeoman6987 Jul 2014 #111

They make a tasty sandwich customerserviceguy Jul 2014 #116

I did notice that!! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #124

Conservatives? Make their own stuff and be creative? MADem Jul 2014 #118

I think it will hurt them. If you are not a crafter, you're not going to go into a craft store politicaljunkie41910 Jul 2014 #131

Thank you for making the effort! JNelson6563 Jul 2014 #2

+1 n/t FSogol Jul 2014 #3

I've often wondered why crafts items couldn't be sold at Gem Faires cally Jul 2014 #4

Your job sounds like fun! Good move to drop HL. Is there a Michael's or Jo-Ann near you instead? nt valerief Jul 2014 #6

This is painful for you. oldandhappy Jul 2014 #7

I do needlework and stopped going to Hobby Lobby months ago csziggy Jul 2014 #8

Absolutely, so in agreement with everything you wrote. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #11

I have a few locally owned places I go to JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #52

I used to get their catalogs and may have ordered from them in the past csziggy Jul 2014 #82

Just in Case you haven't written to "Person" Lobby tea and oranges Jul 2014 #9

I will write them. I am a retired report analyst from a large Customer Relations office. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #18

If they send out business reply envelopes, send it back empty. They will have to pay postage. alfredo Jul 2014 #24

Or tape it to a brick before mailing. diane in sf Jul 2014 #112

Ha! alfredo Jul 2014 #113

You're a hero to me theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #10

Aw, thank you. I certainly didn't mean to make it out like a hardship. Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #14

Thank you for really making this effort. Triana Jul 2014 #12

Best of luck with your alternatives. joshcryer Jul 2014 #13

We Love you, Turn CO Blue! Has that been mentioned?! Cha Jul 2014 #15

Love ya back! :hugs: Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #28

Mahalo! Cha Jul 2014 #35

You say you need to touch and see the material, it hurts them even more if you "showroom" there.. sir pball Jul 2014 #16

Wow, I have done this with fabrics often (sorry Jo-Ann Fabrics LOL) Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #19

Make sure you really work, knead, twist, FEEL those samples.. sir pball Jul 2014 #22

Keep 2 t-shirts in your car.... Ineeda Jul 2014 #65

Hi Ineeda. I LOVE your suggestion for the tee shirts. I have NEVER shopped HL and NEVER WILL Ecumenist Jul 2014 #122

Still re-reading your post. thank you Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #21

Thank you so much! nt sir pball Jul 2014 #23

I've lots of friends who Craft and eBay/Etsy. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #17

My sister has stopped shopping there. alfredo Jul 2014 #20

Same... PsychGrad Jul 2014 #25

thank you! Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #27

I also want to get out of pageantwear - for many of the same feelings and reasons Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #26

I make some homemade Jewelry and I'm lucky - we have everything but Hobby Lobby LynneSin Jul 2014 #29

K & R for doing the right thing! mountain grammy Jul 2014 #30

Now THIS is a real fabric store in a big city. Manifestor_of_Light Jul 2014 #31

OOH! I want to go there! So much! thanks! Turn CO Blue Jul 2014 #34

I appreciate your commitment to not shop there Ilsa Jul 2014 #32

I've been boycotting them for years... prairierose Jul 2014 #33

I think what you're doing is great. stage left Jul 2014 #36

you walk the walk NJCher Jul 2014 #37

Good luck and I appreciate your sacrifice, it's the right thing to do as you already know! Dustlawyer Jul 2014 #38

See, this is what a "principled stand" really is. davidthegnome Jul 2014 #39

Why don't you link up with other former Hobby-Lobby customers and start your own chain of stores JDPriestly Jul 2014 #40

well done, and thank you so much! bettyellen Jul 2014 #41

Thank you joc46224 Jul 2014 #42

I wish you the best, Live Long and Prosper. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #44

Thank you for doing this -- for all of us. Hekate Jul 2014 #45

I applaud your effort Sherman A1 Jul 2014 #46

Wow. Good for you, Turn CO Blue. I know this will take a great effort. You're planning pnwmom Jul 2014 #47

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jul 2014 #48

Thank You Very Much For What You Have Done... Stuart G Jul 2014 #49

Thank you for being willing to put your livelihood at risk Skidmore Jul 2014 #50

What I don't get .. sendero Jul 2014 #51

Write Hobby Lobby and tell them JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #53

That is commendable of you. I mean that. However... randome Jul 2014 #55

That was addressed earlier in the thread. Good idea. n/t crim son Jul 2014 #57

Didn't realize this thread had grown so fast. My mistake. randome Jul 2014 #58

I'm so glad I read this post. crim son Jul 2014 #56

could mercuryblues Jul 2014 #59

Thank you for that. Jamastiene Jul 2014 #61

Thank you for your commitment! myrna minx Jul 2014 #62

Could you consider starting a business to compete with them? spooky3 Jul 2014 #63

Have you ever been to a Hobby Lobby? They carry like millions of items. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #79

No, I haven't. But I was thinking more of spooky3 Jul 2014 #97

I have the same issue. WCLinolVir Jul 2014 #64

Thank you! get the red out Jul 2014 #66

It's worth trying... Phentex Jul 2014 #68

If you have those receipts or credit card statements, CrispyQ Jul 2014 #69

Thank you from a fellow etsyian Thekaspervote Jul 2014 #70

Thank you for your huge effort katmondoo Jul 2014 #71

I started boycotting them several months ago Greybnk48 Jul 2014 #72

I'm like you. I believe I've spent more than $25,000 at Hobby Lobby over the sinkingfeeling Jul 2014 #73

Perhaps that opens up a new opportunity for you. olegramps Jul 2014 #74

That is similar to the thought I had (see my post). spooky3 Jul 2014 #98

No Hobby Lobby anywhere near me; I buy fabric, yarn, etc. from JoAnn's but if LoisB Jul 2014 #75

This showed up on Facebook Turbineguy Jul 2014 #76

None of them appear they would need any form of birth control. LoisB Jul 2014 #84

Please archive this picture!!! Ineeda Jul 2014 #130

I admire your trying Rider3 Jul 2014 #77

You have my admiration. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #78

Good on ya! Lindsay Jul 2014 #81

Turn Co Blue, THANK YOU for your efforts! I know it's not easy. I can't even compare to you DesertDiamond Jul 2014 #83

I agree fadedrose Jul 2014 #85

Brava!!! BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #86

Cool Cary Jul 2014 #87

you're my hero CatWoman Jul 2014 #88

K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #89

And all surrounding businesses. Island Deac Jul 2014 #90

Thank you lark Jul 2014 #91

You are walking the walk... 3catwoman3 Jul 2014 #92

There will be a time when Republican polynomial Jul 2014 #93

I agree completely!!! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #125

Thank you! We don't have a Hobby Lobby within 150 miles of here emsimon33 Jul 2014 #94

I'm not crafty at all, Blue_In_AK Jul 2014 #95

Boycott jaxind Jul 2014 #96

Good on ya! ananda Jul 2014 #99

Thank you for taking a stand. ohheckyeah Jul 2014 #100

I don't spend as much as you, but my several hundred dollars will matter too! napi21 Jul 2014 #101

Kudos to you and your fellow crafters who make the decision to walk away from HL even Fla Dem Jul 2014 #102

I'm glad to rec this thread� Thank you! MrMickeysMom Jul 2014 #103

i have gotten my beads and bling hopemountain Jul 2014 #104

I would advertise Epiphany4z Jul 2014 #107

kudos to you for this ethical stand. I wish I had some truly helpful replacements--I think of niyad Jul 2014 #108

I'm an enthusiastic amateur sewer and I do a lot of sewing for charity. LeftyMom Jul 2014 #110

thank you for your efforts! magical thyme Jul 2014 #114

If Hobby Lobby shuts down customerserviceguy Jul 2014 #115

Maybe not a boycott, maybe a tip .... Shoonra Jul 2014 #117

Thanks, Turn Co Blue VA_Jill Jul 2014 #119

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2014 #120

I'm proud of you for doing this! tulsakatz Jul 2014 #121

Bravo, TCB catrose Jul 2014 #123

haha.... tulsakatz Jul 2014 #127

A friend of mine posted this picture on Facebook Bombero1956 Jul 2014 #126

Kick for Turn CO Blue! Cha Jul 2014 #128

You can all try JoAnn's Fabrics... Gloria in NM Jul 2014 #129

this is a hosing and well deseved knownow Jul 2014 #132