Hobby Lobby began in Oklahoma City in 1972 with 300 square feet of retail space. It has since grown to 351 creative centers located in 28 states with projected sales of $1.5 billion in 2005. Hobby Lobby is one of America's fastest growing arts and crafts chains and one of Oklahoma's largest employers with 2000 employees and growing. This dynamic corporation is headquartered in Oklahoma City in a 2.6 million square foot manufacturing, distribution and office complex.

Hobby Lobby maintains a one-stop shop for artists and hobbyists with a selection of art supplies, crafter needs, floral and home decorative items, fashion fabrics, jewelry crafting, cards and party items, wearable art, picture frames and holiday supplies.