I find Hobbicraft a bit overpriced, and yet ruinously addictive. The easiest solution for me is not to go in there in the first place if I don’t want to spend money, but other crafters will know just how hard this sage advice is to follow! The bead and finding selection(for jewellery makers) is quite good if not comprehensive, with the odd item I have had trouble finding elsewhere without buying online. I certainly have never been able to get out of the place without the odd purchase from this section! Their crafting books selection is also pretty good, with some items I have not seen in the likes of Borders or Waterstones, and I have found some good items in the art/modelling section too(great Fimo range).