Does Hobby Lobby Sell Curtains in 2024? Everything You Need To Know

As a seasoned crafter and home decorator, I often get asked if Hobby Lobby sells curtains and window treatments for the home. With over 900 arts & crafts stores across the country, many assume they must offer some home furnishing options beyond craft supplies. This article will break down exactly what curtain and drapery products you can – and can‘t – buy at America‘s largest privately-owned craft retailer.

Overview: Limited Curtain Selections

In short, Hobby Lobby does not sell ready-made curtains or complete window treatment solutions for the home. As I‘ll explore below, their selection of rods, panels, and hardware is extremely limited compared to dedicated home goods stores.

However, that doesn‘t mean you‘re completely out of luck when it comes to dressing your windows with help from Hobby Lobby. You have a couple DIY options using their fabrics and craft accessories that I‘ll cover as well.

Hobby Lobby‘s Offerings By Category

Here is a detailed breakdown of the specific types of curtains and window furnishing Hobby Lobby carries in their arts & crafts stores:

No Pre-Made Curtains

Hobby Lobby does not stock or sell any ready-made curtains or drapes. As a crafter who makes her own treatments, I often field questions if their stores carry finished panels. But you‘ll only find the materials to make them, not completed window covers.

The one exception is occasionally finding discounted curtain panels in their clearance section that have been discontinued. But selection is very sporadic.

No Curtain Rods

Unfortunately, Hobby Lobby does not sell curtain rods or hanging hardware either. As primarily an arts & crafts store, their focus is more on materials than fixtures.

For rods and mounting brackets, you‘ll need to shop specialty home stores or hardware retailers like Home Depot. I‘ll include suggestions down below.

Limited Drapery Accessories

While they don‘t offer full curtains or rods, Hobby Lobby does sell some drapery and finial accessories:

• Curtain Finials – ornamental knobs for curtain rod ends
• Tiebacks with Tassels
• Beaded & LED String Lights – can work as room dividers

This allows you to decorate existing curtains and rods, but isn‘t enough for complete window treatments.

No Custom Curtain Services

Another common question I receive is if Hobby Lobby sells and installs custom drapes. Unfortunately they do not offer any professional measuring, making, or installation services for drapes and curtains.

No Valances or Shower Curtains

In addition to curtains, they also do not carry any valances or shower curtains. These again fall more into home goods rather than DIY craft supplies that Hobby Lobby focuses on.

Closest Options – Fabric & String Dividers

Realistically, the closest things you‘ll find to actual curtains at Hobby Lobby are:

• Fabric by the yard – for sewing DIY curtains
• Room dividers made from string lights or beads

If you have some basic sewing skills, you can buy decorative fabric, lining, grommets and ribbon to make your own curtains. Or you can simply hang a beaded room divider in a doorway for a similar effect.

While likely cheaper than custom drapes, lack of time and skill can make DIY challenging. But let‘s explore those options more…

Pros & Cons of Making Your Own Treatments

Rather than ready-made drapes, Hobby Lobby gives you the materials to create them yourself. Here are some benefits and drawbacks of crafting home made curtains:

Pros

• Choose custom fabrics and colors
• Creative self-expression
• Lower cost than professional install

Cons

• Requires sewing skills and labor
• Trial-and-error fitting to windows
• Time investment of 4-8 hours per panel

As you can see, making curtains and drapes requires some effort but can save over store-bought. Below are typical price differences:

So if you enjoy sewing and decorating, creating them yourself with Hobby Lobby fabrics can make sense and be more affordable.

Best Alternatives For Buying Curtains

While Hobby Lobby doesn‘t offer complete curtain solutions, they remain a great source for materials if you plan to DIY. Otherwise here are the top stores I recommend checking instead for affordable ready-made curtains:

• Discount Retailers: Walmart, Target, Amazon Basics
• Home Goods Stores: Bed Bath & Beyond, JCPenney
• Online Specialists: Lush Decor, Purple Leaf, Amazon

Within those, I suggest looking at best-selling budget brands like Liz Claiborne (JCPenney) or Mad Window (Amazon) to save money. Or splurge on custom looks from West Elm and Pottery Barn.

Most of the above will also carry basic curtain rods, but for wider selection and styles I‘d visit Lowe‘s, Home Depot or a hardware specialist.

So in summary – while I‘m a loyal Hobby Lobby shopper, if I‘m looking specifically for finished window treatments I usually buy my curtains and rods elsewhere. But for fabrics and sewing extras to DIY my own, I still think they can‘t be beat!

Hope this overview gives clarity on what curtain and drapery options you‘ll actually find in Hobby Lobby stores. Let me know in comments if you have any other questions!