I have found out the hard way that once most of these companies bring in liquidation companies the "deals" aren't actually deals. I had kept my eye on a side table at Bed Bath and Beyond a few years back when they were closing. The sign said 50% off, but there was a sticker on the piece at around $249. It was stuck over the original sticker which was $99.00. So at 50% off, the piece was still well over the original price. Buyer beware.
True! I stopped in at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and wasn't at all impressed by any of the sale prices. I guess I should have figured this would be similar.
A lot of people have talked about items being shuffled between stores and it just sounds like so much work to make a few extra bucks! It must be worth it though...
Same at Tuesday Morning. In fact I wanted to purchase napkins in a basket next to the check out. She said those could not be purchased since they were changing the prices. They were raising them so they could apply a percent off to them afterwards. Raising them first. 🙄😡
I’m 56 and have more projects than I will ever be able to do 😂. It’s always so much fun to buy or start a new project, even when you have 10 started already 🙄. I can’t be alone.
You are definitely NOT alone! I’ll lose steam on a project and step away just to “take a break” but then start something more fun and never come back 😬
nope! I have a whole spare bedroom full of UFOz and good intentions and I am getting ready to move to a smaller place, which means some rough decisions ahead. Do I need dishes, or..........fabric???????????
I worked at Joann for a long time as a store manager and went back to help close a store that was moving. They will cut off the military and teacher discounts but if you work there you still get your discount until they close. I can tell you I got deals that I will never get again. The sewing machines and irons and cricut machines will not get marked down they will go to another store in most cases. JoAnn is talking about a Chapter 11 which is a restructure and not a closing. They may close some stores that are not doing well but hopefully not all. Keep checking back you will get great deals on thread and notions.
Thank you for your insight Sandy! Hopefully a restructure will help the company revamp and the company will be able to rebound well in the future. People still want to craft and JoAnn’s is the best big box store for anything crafty in my opinion. It has the widest selection compared to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
I just saw that! I haven't read much either, but I did see in the highlights that they're keeping the CFO and added a turnaround expert type person to the board
Well if they had not been so stupid during The Covid19, while Walmart had hundreds of People shopping down the road, Joanns would only let 10 people in at A time, plus the price was twice as High! I gave up and went to A Walmart that still had Fabric!
I read that they are cutting workers. Not enough workers ( in my opinion) is the biggest problem. I’m a former employee and we just couldn’t keep up. The customers suffer the store suffers and the employees get so discouraged. The pay isn’t great either. It’s really a shame because this good be a great store. I don’t know if the top executives were making so much money it left no hours for the store to have enough employees. Take Chick fil a, always so many employees working and they will have cars lined up in the street. Manager being included with the total hours I think is another problem. Pay management. The other employees should be on another system. I guess they think managers can work on the floor but other than helping occasionally on the registers they have enough to do. I just hate the store got to this point. Hope they can regroup and more staff and good managers. Managers can divide employees, I had one that was hired off the street and told everyone she was planning on firing everyone and replace with people she knew. She ran off a lot of good employees. 😢
We actually had JoAnn's close a store and open a new store about 3 miles away under a year ago. They bought in a liquidation company which sold fabric and items almost completely up to the closing date which was priced higher than the regular store price even though they appeared to be "lowering" the price biweekly. Lots of these "sales" are anything but.
Wow interesting! I haven't heard any rumors about a new store opening, but Hobby Lobby recently moved from the same shopping center to a nicer, newer area, so maybe JoAnn's is looking to do the same?! You're right about the "sales." The same items are probably online for much less as a doorbuster....
New at JoAnn, they carry Lion Brand "Local Grown " in wool and cotton. Finally we can get wool and cotton grown, processed and milled right here in the US. We are helping US farmers and mill workers. I shop at Joann, I don't want them to go out of business. If you have kids they have a lot of great items to keep them busy and learning. Don't let Arts and Crafts disappear!
That’s awesome! I’m very new to knitting but that sounds like a yarn I need to try out. I love that it supports US farmers and mill workers. I really hope the company can rally because it makes all kinds of crafting so accessible to people, including kids!
Oh true! I might be stopping by again before they close because a lot of people have said the notions will get down to really good prices. A lot of Pellon would be nice to have
In previous decades JoAnns was a great place to shop for all things sewing. Fabric was affordable, the dot sales were fantastic, patterns went on sale regularly. Then came theday fabric prices literally doubled with the claim it was their suppliers. It was then i began searching the internet for online stores. Fast forward to the arrival of our local Hobby Lobby who offers equal quality fabric yet everyday prices are literally half of what JoAnn sells for, and HL has40% off sales regularly. So as uch as I'd like to support JoAnns it just didn't make sense.
The pricing of their fabric is really high for the quality (or lack of in a lot of cases). For the most part, I buy from the clearance section because I just have to wait for it to land there and then it’s such a better deal.
Frankly, I’m not surprised. It’s been going downhill for 10 years with bad service and deplorable in store stock. Macy’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 20 years ago and it’s still going
It does seem like the writing has been on the wall… Someone else commented that JoAnn’s is just filing to restructure, so hopefully that gives the company an opportunity to consolidate and then come back stronger. I do think they offer the widest variety of crafting supplies out of any other large retailer, so I’d hate to totally lose the company.
I’ve found a few craft specific second hand stores and they have some great stuff. None are near me (unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for my wallet) but you’re totally right that thrift stores are treasure troves
It is sad to see fabric shops close. The same thing happened here recently. The chain near me (which is similar to JoAnn’s) closed and now I have to drive at least 45 mins if I need something quick. I do most of my fabric shopping online, but it was nice to know there was a place nearby to get a zip or some thread real quick. Love what you got though! 💞
It really is SO sad. When I decided to start knitting and cross stitching earlier this year, it was so nice to be able to just walk into JoAnn and get all of the basics I needed to get started when creativity struck. Walmart and Hobby Lobby near me carry limited stock of zips and other notions...but nowhere near what JoAnn has. I'm trying to keep myself from hoarding ALL of the notions "just in case" 🫣
I had to smile near the end of your video when you talked about getting to your patterns and start working with what you have. It was like your thoughts are mine. I have bought hundreds of dollars worth of everything at JoAnn's for years. Fabric, patterns, sewing machine, jewelry, 18"dolls, Christmas ornaments, rubber stamps and more. I have bins of quality materials that have not been used in years, and patterns worth $22 that were only a $1.00 with a coupon each that are my style that haven't been opened. These are gold. JoAnn's does not have good quality fabric anymore, and not very good patterns. But like you said, we have it and now, we can make quality clothing from decent patterns for such a time as this.
You’re definitely not alone in having more patterns/fabric/supplies than you can reasonably use! It sounds like you have so many projects that will be fun and satisfying to make up. I’m excited to get to some of the things that have just been staring at me, waiting to be made. 🤗
My Joanns has been acting like it's closing for several years. No keeping up with pattern restocks, only 1 person on average on the cash register or cutting table, boxes and mess often out on the floor. I feel So bad for the employees. 😳
I've heard that about so many stores over the years! It seems like none of them have enough staff or funding for anything. My mom's is one of the highest grossing in the company and has had the same leaky ceiling and flashing light bulbs for years. I feel so bad for the employees also.
I have two Joann's I could drive to but I really prefer the quilt shops. There are four of them close enough and one of them really works at keeping prices down low. I do like Arizona Quilts in Surprise, AZ. Family owned and very nice people. Another thing I like to do is randomly pick a state and see what shops they have. I got some nice fabric from The Quilted Raven in Anchorage, Alaska.
Don’t be afraid of trying a swimsuit. I made myself two of them years ago for a girlfriends trip to Hawaii. I also made both of them on a straight stitch, White sewing machine from the 40s. Worked for me.
It was bare because they sent stuff to the other stores and just left lower-demand items at this store that they wanted to truly get rid of, but they didn't really lower much of the pricing (some of it is even higher than original - watch out!) and they aren't taking coupons, so the "sale" pricing is at best the same as the coupon pricing and they can still empty the store at the same time. They're not interested in actually liquidating - Hancock did the same thing when they went bankrupt and closed their stores.
The money must be worth it to pay to send things to other stores when it’ll probably end up being sold for even less during a doorbuster weekend or something. It probably does make closing easier when there’s less inventory to worry about.
I've gone to Hancock fabrics and AC Moore when they liquidated. To be honest, a bunch of the deals really were not. Many items were marked down to what they were priced at durring regular sales. Unless you need something, don't get it just because it's marked down.
I don't even think it'll be worth trying to find something specific there since it's so picked over unfortunately (it isn't super close to me). You're definitely right that it's not worth buying stuff just because it's on "sale." That's how they get you!
It is definitely sad, and such a loss for our community! Some people in the comments have said that their JoAnn’s closed, just to reopen in a new location later, so I’m hopeful that will happen here.
I closed my fabric shop just before the pandemic so I find it hard to get excited about a store closing and all the stresses behind the scenes. I feel for the staff. They can’t just give their stock away no matter how much that would be great! Please spare a thought or two.
Christine, I’m so sorry about the closing of your shop! I definitely feel for the staff and the ones I talked to were set up for once the store closes. I think the frustrating thing with these liquidation sales from large companies is that the prices are higher than they normally are, and it’s annoying as a consumer to feel like they’re marking things up to trick us into spending more. If I drove to a Joann’s an hour away, I’d be able to get the same patterns for $1.99. If you can sell them at another store for that price, they should be the same price at the one where you’re trying to clear stock. I might not have expressed it enough in the video, but I am REALLY bummed for our community and the loss of this store. I was trying to also highlight the fact that for me, personally, it will push me to shop at (and support) stores I haven’t in my local area and online. I’d love to support more small businesses, but I’ve been negligent in doing so because it’s so easy to just go to Joann’s. I definitely feel for the staff and the crafters in my community!
The clearance and remnants get me all of the time, so it will be good for my to-do list and my wallet. I'll miss the variety of notions and easily accessible bits for sure though.
Hi Erin! I love all the fabrics you bought, ESPECIALLY the gauze you showed first. It will look so beautiful made up in the dress pattern you chose! You gave some really good positives about your Joann closing. I will happily be your $1.99 pattern buddy if there are any you ever want me to pick up for you 😊 side note: as a Columbus Bluejackets fan 🫠 I am jealous of the Stanley Cup Champion shirt you are wearing 😆
Hey Michelle! Thank you! I resisted the urge to go hog wild since the deals weren't anything amazing, but the gauze had the *perfect* amount on the bolt so I took it as a sign! I'm trying to see the positives, and I KNOW it'll be good for my wallet tbh 😂 You're so kind!! I might have to take you up on that offer at some point. side note: does it make you feel better to know that I married into being an Avs fan? I was very pregnant with Brady when they won the cup, so we figure she was the good luck charm lol
As it get close to the “closing” date, all patterns will go down to $1.99. Keep an eye out for that. The store near me that closed at the end of last year, did that. Surprised they allowed you to use military, our store did not.
It sounds like I will be going back if I have a chance! Hopefully the patterns will be down to $1.99! They must all use different liquidators that set different rules for the discounts and such. There's a lot of active and retired military here, so they may have decided to keep the discount for that reason?
Yes, think you are right on the liquidations of Joanns. About 15 years ago 2to Joanns stores closes and then opened a superstore. I am still sewing with some of the fabrics I found, I was geting entire bols of fabrics for $4, bought way too much fabric because it was so very cheap. I quilt as well as sew garments so made good use. I get distracted easily and now I have way too much fabric and would love to rid myself of at least 3/4 of all I have!
My husband would tell you that I have more fabric. I am just addicted to buying it. I used to always buy 6 yards of a fabric at a time. Then since 5 yrs ago with money tight I have gone down to 3 yards. Some 1 yards to use in quilts. I am 77 now and am not doing my sewing alternating and embroidery business. I just want to do quilts and enjoy my time left. If I die with a lot of fabric left, there will be someone out there whom wants it bad. I started sewing when I was 8. It has been my life even when I worked. I do like to fell of the fabric before I buy it. But I do like buying online too. For the first time in my life I bought 4 fat quarter’s because they didn’t have it on the bolt. I have yet to see or find a jelly roll I would buy. But maybe later. Enjoy life.
Oh Wow! $4 a bolt is a STEAL. I'd have trouble resisting that. Especially quilting fabric. I've tested the theory that you can like any pattern as long as you cut it small enough (1" pieces 😭) so I'd buy just about anything at that price. My Mom has a huge quilting fabric stash and sends more home with me every time I visit! I'm not mad about it though...
Wow it sounds like you've made some amazing things in your time sewing. I can't imagine the skill and knowledge you have Brenda 😊 My Mom also loves to buy, so I came by the habit honestly. As so many people say, it's a different hobby! I hope you enjoy playing with your fat quarters (whether that's sewing them up, or just looking at them together and admiring the fabric).
Ok, LISTEN UP. I've waited for years to tell ya all this. I worked at the OTHER well known fabric store. The store with the name of a body appendage in it.. If any of you are dumpster drivers you will hit gold. If they don't sell stuff out at a clearance price, it mandatory that it goes into the dumpster. No the employees cannot have it. No it cannot be donated. It ALL goes in the dumpster. Sooooo. Peoples just keep that in mind.
Yes! They all seemed pretty content with the situation. I have no idea if they were given any sort of severance package (I assume not...) but I hope they were at least given enough warning to start job searching.
I totally agree with you regarding the prices on Joann's fabrics. I buy only when things are on sale or I have a coupon (which is rare). I live in Michigan and they are closing the Husqvarna Viking section of the store. I think the store entire store will be next.
Yeah, the sale prices can be good, especially in the clearance section! I would really have to be in a bind to buy something full price there. Hopefully your store will stick around! Multiple people have said that they're restructuring, not totally closing the company, which is promising to me!
Is JoAnn's totally closing? I thought they're closing a few of the stores in order to try to save the business. They were here for us during the pandemic, they still have the best coupons compared to Hobby Lobby and Michaels...Filing for Bankruptcy--means you try to make things work to get back and healthy on finances...?? Sometimes when a business over extends...like Starbucks...one on each corner, they started closing a few in order to consolidate more, which to me makes more sense... JoAnn Fabrics needs a good chance, they've been there for us, for the sewing industry as well as now for crafting too...
I believe they’re keeping stores open. Mine was already scheduled to close and the liquidation sale just happened to coincide with all of the news about the company nationally. I hope this filing will give the company a chance to rebound! It’s a loss for our community definitely.
I have not been to joann"s for years.They usally to been good.I remember going there with my folks and sis,and finding all kinds of stuff.I have been online,But the prices were crazy,shipping now is 10 dollars.So I think that what got them is trouble.
The shipping is definitely high! I know shipping on a lot of sites is expensive now but it’s not worth it to me in most cases for what I’m buying from JoAnn
Hey Erin, glad I put the stripe and denim back for you. If I get more fabric, it will be baby flannel and disney. Time to use up my stash and sew for myself this year. It was my quiet spot away from work and home. I'm going to miss that.
Yes! I’m glad you left them for me. More Disney is never a bad idea, and it’ll be good to have it on hand for future trips to Disney since it’ll probably be harder to pick up after our JoAnn’s is gone 😩
I called my local store and they seemed quite perplexed that I asked about liquidation, and I mentioned the chapter 11 - I don’t think they knew anything
We have two Joanns here in North Alabama; both are close to an hour from me. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them closed as it is always messy and out of things. I can get some things at Hobby Lobby but order online most of the time. The Hobby Lobby s are at least 30 minutes away and they seem to be turning into more of a home decor store than crafts and fabric store.
I'm sorry to say that's exactly how my JoAnn's was before they announced the closure. My Mom's JoAnn's is apparently one of the highest grossing in the company and they've had the same drippy ceiling and flashing lights for at least two years because they can't get money from corporate to fix the issues. The whole company needs an overhaul and can hopefully be saved.... You're right about Hobby Lobby. I find some of their notions to be lower quality, and most of the store is seasonal decor at this point.
@@ErinSewsThat’s how the JAFs are here in upstate NY: leaky roofs, moldy smelling in summer, dirty, unkempt stores and lots of empty shelves. Oh, yeah, and prices too high for the merchandise! But I’ll still miss them if they go out. I like the pattern sales and when they hv a good cpn (providing the item isn’t already “on sale”) that’s when I try to grab the things I need.
I’m not sure what you mean by a scam? The closing of my store was planned well in advance of the filing (it was official in January but the rumors were swirling for a while).
I don’t shop JoAnn’s like I used to. Since I still work full time I don’t sew as much as my "retired" friends. I get some supplies from Walmart (local), & Hobby Lobby (30 min from my work) or 1hr from home. I buy online…Sew Yeah Quilting You Tube & website, Wawak & other Quilt shops when I need cotton. But I also visit my home state of MN (I live in FL now) & take an empty suitcase and fill it up with fabric from SR Harris. I have YEARS worth of projects. If I really need garment fabric I can also make a road trip to Mood in Miami, my GFs will go with me if I drive. 😂
I LOVE that you bring an empty suitcase! It sounds like you have some very fun trips home for multiple reasons lol. A girls’ trip to Mood would be so fabulous! Definitely do that!
I live close to the border, so would pop down, about 50 min drive...once or twice per year...back in the day when my quilt group was together and sewing... I would take coupons and get batting, thread, blades,... but their fabric was cheap...still is cheap... bad quality.. won't really miss it, as we don't have that store here in Canada anyways...
Yes the fabric is definitely cheap, especially the lower end quilting cottons. They’re fine for a simple project that won’t get washed much, but can be a real pain to work with.
They’re not closing all of their stores! Mine just happened to be scheduled to close and the chapter 11 announcement coincided with it closing. Crazy timing! I think they’re trying to keep as many places open as possible though.
Hi Erin, yes - that's a bummer, no more emergency trips because you lost thread chicken or need two more snaps to complete your project (ask me how I know...😛) You've picked up some nice fabrics! I've used the double gauze, and it's so soft and easy to work with as well. Denim! hmmm are we thinking more jeans?? 😉 You might start checking out Mily Mae fabrics, who carries only knits and have really nice prices. I'll give a think about others.... WAWAK is always good for notions, etc, and shipping is reasonable. (ask to be mailed a catalogue - it's like the proverbial dream book 😘)
Those are some very specific scenarios Lynn 😂 I'm glad to hear the double gauze is easy to work with! Adam's promotion is in June so I know I need natural, VERY breathable fibers. Yes, yes I am thinking more jeans. I want to try out the Morgan Jeans! I've seen the catalogue actually! Linda, who is the seamstress friend who lives here in MS, brought it to the library when we met up last time. I felt like a kid with a Sear catalogue! I'm off to browse Milly Mae now *don't buy more, don't buy more, don't buy...oh that's cute!*
@@ErinSews Yes, I didn't check the number of snaps I needed OR how many were in the package I got 😆😆 I wanted to say, I somehow ended up with 2 Morgan patterns, one of which is still unused. You are welcome to it! They are button fly, and the instructions give some nice fitting tips. BTW, I would not hold up a project over thread. One of my favorite things in the world is emptying a spool of thread, 😜and I will just make do and aspire to that.
That’s a crazy mark up! I think they mark things up a lot because there’s always some sort of sale but it leads to some of the prices being way too high
When a customer can't comprehend what should be a simple readable recipe, and JoAnns is guilty of that; then I think they have it so there is no discount.
A few people have commented that ones in Ohio seem fine. It’s crazy that they’re building a new super store!! Maybe since it’s an Ohio company they’re just consolidating into bigger stores more locally?
I think that's a pretty common opinion, especially as people get better at their craft (sewing or otherwise) and want higher quality materials. It is sad to see it go because it does make a lot of crafts very accessible to people who are just starting out. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to the impending downfall of the company. 😬
Where do you buy good fabrics when Joann’s closes? They just need to go back to basics like their original stores before they tried to be everything including a craft store, a fabric store, a garbage for every holiday. They’re not hobby lobby. They’re fabrics!
I do think keeping up with 7,000 Knick knacks for every holiday has to be hard on a business. As soon as they get everything on the shelf, it seems like it’s 60% off.
Okay, but mine is closing too so I went to see what they had and ended up getting some fabric and yarn. They only had one skein left of the color I wanted so I ended up ordering more online. The fabric with the liquidation sale was $6.99 a yard but online it's $3.49 and the yarn liquidation price was $7.99 and online it's on sale for $4.99. I don't usually like ordering online because at one point they completely lost my order and I had to reorder the yarn I needed and it then didn't arrive in time, another time I order 4 skeins of one brand and color and they sent me 3 and then tossed in a random slightly similar color of a completely different brand. Unfortunately, I don't have many options where I live.
Yeah I wish they would at least honor the nation wide sale prices! It’s crazy to go into a liquidating store and see such high prices, when one down the road has the same things for so much less. I stopped into my store last week to see what the deals had come down to, and they still weren’t much better almost a month into liquidation.
My local joann store closed as well. I agree the deals are not that great. When they were selling a gallon of best press for $80, their sale price was what everyone else sells it for. I also noticed over the last year the fabric prices increased dramatically. Their cotton was the same or more than designer fabric. I did buy a cutting table from my joann for $250. However the liquidator lady was terrible to deal with. Rude and insulting. The entire staff looked miserable with her there!
Congratulations on the table, but I’m sorry it was such a terrible experience! It’s so frustrating that they’re kind of underhanded about the deals and don’t actually offer good sales to people that care about the products. The consensus in the comments is definitely that “sales” like this just aren’t worth it, even in the final days.
Hmmm weird. It’s always felt to me like the stores *mostly* offer cotton, but you’re right. I’ve noticed a lot more flannel and fleece over the past 6 months or so. I guess I chalked it up to the winter season but it might be a shift in what stock they want to carry?
Hi Erin, I'm heading into my Joann's now to find out if they are closing. Also, because it looks a little scarce in there. Congratulations on reaching 1K.
I hope my local Joanns aren't closing. Pricing: There are a lot of gimmicks in sale prices & closing store sales so we do have to carefully look at the prices we're paying. It can be confusing...and that's intentional, unfortunately.
They’re trying to keep most of them open I believe, and that gives me hope for the company! I hate the liquidation tactics. It seems so much more convoluted than it really needs to be, just to make a few more bucks.
It has been in the news of the bankruptcy. I will miss the pattern sales. The online sales just are just a bit more, but not bad. Glad you found some great finds! I am working thru my stash, and have de-stashed a lot of patterns too.
The pattern sales will be the biggest loss, plus just the comfort of knowing most notions are easy to grab if I need them. I have Smiles rewards to use too! I guess I’m using them online now lol. The shipping can get you though
I have five Joann stores I can go to. Two are less than 8 miles away, The farthest is 21 miles from me. I haven't heard of any closings so far. Hobby Lobby is 2 miles from me, but they are limited in fabric selection, unless you want quilting cotton. 🧵
Oh my goodness you have the pick of the litter in terms of Joann’s! That’s amazing. It sounds like the stores in Ohio are doing just fine. Someone even said they’re building a new superstore in their area! Hopefully that means the company will rally and come back stronger.
They not only send them to other stores, but if they have purchased the items that they’re going to resell, they will send them back to the original company.
This will probably keep happened now that JoAnns has filed for bankruptcy. Lower performance stores will probably close. Glad you got some good deals though!
Yes, definitely. I'm wondering if they'll come back online only like Bed, Bath & Beyond did, but that really wouldn't be the same. We crafters need to be able to impulsively pick things up!
JoAnn's seems like a big chain in the US, that's a shame they're closing stores. I think when stores close down they move a lot of their stock online or resell it elsewhere, which is why lots of the shelves are already empty.
Yes, I would say it's potentially the biggest nationwide craft store, and definitely has the largest selection of fabric. I overheard the manager telling a customer that a lot of the shelving and display units would be going to other stores, so you must be right about the best products going elsewhere.
Hi Erin I love the fabrics you bought. I only have one JoAnn anywhere near me. I haven’t heard if their staying or going. Hope your week is wonderful. ❤ Diann
Thanks Diann! Hopefully yours stays open and the company stays afloat! It’s nice to have one near even if you don’t go there often. It’s comforting to know things can be grabbed easily 😂
This is a huge bummer. Cities like mine, Jacksonville FL, don't really have other options for large varieties of apparel fabric that aren't online only. If you know of any, let me know, because I can't find them.
My area is the same! There’s nowhere except hobby lobby now with ANY apparel fabric, and HL has such a limited selection. I’m surprised Jacksonville doesn’t have any, but they’re definitely going to the wayside unfortunately.
I have made quite a few bags, I really like the magnetic snap closures. Other than closures, I use different types of rings (circle, D, square, rectangles) and various types of clips.
Do you have a stash of commonly used sizes, or do you adapt patterns to use what you have? I'm BRAND new to bag making so I have no idea what would be good to pick up, I just really wanted the magnetic closures lol
@@ErinSews I have an assortment of sizes , I went through my bag pattern books and made lists to what hardware was commonly used. Do you want me to come up with a list of what I normally use?
That would be amazing if you don’t mind sharing it! That way I have a good reference of what to buy if I find good deals but don’t have a specific pattern in mind. You can comment it here or send it to contacterinsews@gmail.com Thank you Brenda!
@@ErinSews Sorry it took so long but here's the list of what I keep on hand: D Rings, assorted sizes 3/8" to 1 1/2" O Rings, assorted sizes 5/8" to 1 1/2" Square rings, assorted sizes 5/8" to 1/2" Rectangle rings, assorted sizes 3/4" to 1 1/4" Eyelets Grommets Snap buttons Swivel Clasps on D Ring AKA Swivel Hook Clip 1" Buttons, assorted Twist turn locks Magnetic snaps Slide buckles 1" Rivets When I was selecting the patterns I wanted to make, I made a list of hardware that I would need. These are the most common pieces of hardware.
Thank you! I saw your reply pop up in my email when you posted it, but I totally lost track of it. I now have the list safely saved in my notes app. I really really appreciate you taking the time to put it together!! Do you have a table top press for the rivets/grommets/snaps? That't the next *big thing* I'm looking at investing in.
It would be included but they were very wiped out of any solids when I went. Based on some other comments, I’m guessing they pulled things like that and took them to other stores unfortunately
Erin, I have mixed feelings about JoAnn's. I think nothing beats a touch-and-feel session at a real fabric store but I've found JoAnn's to be a huge disappointment as far as value-for-money. They've been playing the "over-price-the-merchandise-then-offer -constant-huge-'sales'".game in which you end up actually paying as much for lower quality fabric at JoAnn's as you can pay for higher quality fabric online. Online purchases can be iffy also. I have the hardest time with the transparency of fabrics bought online. They look fine but when they arrive I can see right through them even though I've had similar fabrics from somewhere else that wasn't as transparent. JoAnn's were handy for a last minute time such as interfacing, buttons, etc. Nice way to look at the positives and negatives of your store closing.
Hi Diane! I also have mixed feelings. I love that it’s a great entry-level store for all kinds of crafts, and the hands-on aspect is unbeatable in a lot of communities. It seems to be the only place to touch apparel fabric for a lot of people. I’m nervous about ordering online as I’ve only dabbled in it, and dread getting something that isn’t at all what I wanted or needed. I still have a few places that sell basic notions so hopefully emergency thread trips are still possible, but the selection isn’t nearly as extensive. I want beautiful boutique style fabric stores, and big box stores that let me try things cheaply. I want it all! Haha
I hope yours stays! I'd love to see a resurgence from the company at some point. It makes a lot of crafts very accessible to people, and creative outlets are so important.
I am really sad to see it go! It's a big loss for the sewists and crafters in our community, but at least we still have stores *relatively* close. It'll be better for my wallet if I have to put more effort in to get there...😬
I think the quality is lacking in the their fabric, BUT the selection is much better than any other store in my area has. Plus the notions are just way more plentiful than anywhere else.
I think the thing I’ll miss the most is being able to match fabrics, in person. Can’t tell you how many times I bought fabric online that looked like it matched (other online fabric at the same store; so you’d think the “monitor” wd be the same) but they don’t even come close to what I had expected. That, and the pattern sales. Idk anybody else that ever had such good sales on the patterns. 😫
The sales are the biggest loss! Plus just the convenience. I saw that they’re upping the price of the sales to $2.99. I think that was a long time coming. The color matching scares me! Plus not being able to handle the fabric. I know some websites sell matching ribbing and things like that, but it’s not always very affordable, or it’s not what you need for that project.
Ah yes, that's probably true! Some customers in the store were asking about display racks and the like, and the manager told them that some might be sold, but most will go to other stores. It makes sense that the "good stock" is also going somewhere that it can be sold for more. Thank you for watching!
How did you find out about the sale??? I have 2 in driving distance. did you say needle work patterns??? not the other big 4. I could not understand you. WOW I am a native Mississippian all my 69 years. I have only bought at Joanns 4 times, I just bought 2 fabrics from Biloxi. It was on the news about 4 days ago that Joanns DID file bankrupcy. I live between Hattiesburg and Biloxi. I called a couple dozen places , none sold apparel fabrics. The only one I found was in Corinth, MS...might as well say Memphis. Do you have any larger size 24 patterns????? where do you sell? I have picked up some nice apparel fabs at Goodwill and am using their $1 mens shirts for quilting.
Purely word of mouth. I have a local friend that texted me back in January that the closing was official, and then she also let me know about the start of the sale when she found out. I heard that it was official! It does seem like it's a restructuring, not a total closure of the company, so that's promising! Sorry you couldn't understand some of what I was saying! I mostly talked about the big 4 patterns in the video.
In a weird coincidence of timing, my store was scheduled to close prior to all of the Chapter 11 news. You’re totally right that they’re planning on keeping stores open
It’s a blueprint of the Friends apartments actually! My sister gave it to me as a gift years ago but I’m guessing you could find something custom made for your home like it on Etsy
It’s so sad! I got rid of my Amazon Prime membership a few years back but it’s just so pervasive now; there are some things that seem impossible to find anywhere but Amazon.
Joann’s has filed for bankruptcy. It has placed much of the decisions regarding how things will be done in the hands of its investors. We all can anticipate our stores will be closing, but we can’t be certain of it right now.
Hi Erin, I just happened on your site today. I'm in MS, too, Ocean Springs. The last time I was in Joann's the clerk said the store (Biloxi) was closing in April. Where is your store? I moved here from Texarkana, and I had gotten in on a great sale a few years ago when our Hancock's closed. I doubt there will be anything like that with Joann's, unfortunately.
I’m in Ocean Springs also! The store in this video is the Biloxi store. Shoot me an email at contacterinsews@gmail.com if you’d ever like to meet up! There’s a monthly fiber arts meeting at the OS library that I’ve been going to with a subscriber-turned-friend. We won’t be able to make the March meeting, but it would be fun for us all to get together at some point! I’m also new to the area.
True! My store was scheduled to close prior to the chapter 11 filing and in a coincidence of weird timing, I went to the liquidation sale just a few days before they filed. Hopefully the company will come back stronger and we can get one back in my community 🤞🏻
You're not wrong! She's finally wearing some clothes now that I made last summer, and it was so nice to have them ready to go when she was finally big enough
It is sad to see fabric store closing as ordering everything on line is not at all the same. Even though some of their prices could be higher on some thing, if you are savvy and watch for sales it is a good value. Hobby lobby is becoming kind of home goods 😩😩😩
I totally agree about Hobby Lobby! Most of the store is seasonal decor at this point. Some other people have commented the same thing so it's not just us noticing that. I also have Michaels for other crafting things, but it's also a ton of home decor, and feels a little overpriced.
@@ErinSews thank you! I have been to Michael’s like five times fairly recently because I do not have one close to me. It’s an hour away and I have left the store with nothing because they are so over priced.
It’s a bummer to make such a trip and get nothing! They used to always have a coupon for 40% off one item, but I think they did away with that a few years ago.
Just for fun! I was in the Air Force for 6 years and gave birth shortly after I got out, so I finally realized back in January that I can do whatever I want with my hair now! My coworker (the toddler) LOVES it 🤗
I'm picking up what you're putting down! I need more experience with buying online (especially fabric) but I'll definitely be putting out those videos as I buy things. I placed my first online order in Nov with Fabric Mart Fabrics and did a video about that one (spoiler alert- I had to contact customer service): ua-cam.com/video/sBt9efcSrXY/v-deo.htmlsi=urynRdNkpwwxk3Zb
I know! They had previously told. me they'd close in April, and when I was there on Sunday they said the 21st is the tentative date, so I assumed April 21st. There won't be anything left in the place by then though...@@ccreel64
I used to work at Hancock Fabrics and worked there when the store closed down. I saw the same signs with JoAnn as I saw at Hancock so the closing doesn’t surprise me, just saddens me.
They are not closing. They are restructuring which is quite different. You should probably get your information correct before posting it out on the internet.
I’m not sure if you watched the whole video, but *my* store *is* closing. It was scheduled to close before the chapter 11 filing. This video was posted prior to that announcement, actually. I also added an update in the description box to clarify the situation. I did get my information correct before posting, but you probably do have to watch the whole video to know that, so I’m assuming you didn’t. It’s easy to comment accusing someone else of not having a full understanding, when you also don’t.
Sorry, there is *nothing* good about losing this store! This was the last of its kind in many areas, leaving us with NO options for ‘real’ sewing supplies. This really *sucks* !!!
It’s definitely a huge loss for my community and I hope that we get one back after the restructure happens and hopefully the company gets stronger. On a personal level, I have to try to see positives because I find it really easy to get bogged down and super negative about one thing, which then just gets me in a pessimistic mood overall. This situation is forcing me to explore other avenues that I’ve been putting off because Joann’s was so convenient.
@@katielove9932 I think it varies by area. My Hobby lobby is starting to downsize the sewing section and my Walmart doesn’t have a large sewing area. Just the bare basics. Neither begin to touch the variety that Joann’s carried unfortunately.
It is incredibly sad and a very big loss for our community. Plus, it really does put into stark reality the future of the company. JoAnn makes crafting accessible and it's going to be really sad if/when the stores are totally gone.
I have found out the hard way that once most of these companies bring in liquidation companies the "deals" aren't actually deals. I had kept my eye on a side table at Bed Bath and Beyond a few years back when they were closing. The sign said 50% off, but there was a sticker on the piece at around $249. It was stuck over the original sticker which was $99.00. So at 50% off, the piece was still well over the original price. Buyer beware.
That is the truth! And they bring in merch from other stores.
True! I stopped in at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and wasn't at all impressed by any of the sale prices. I guess I should have figured this would be similar.
A lot of people have talked about items being shuffled between stores and it just sounds like so much work to make a few extra bucks! It must be worth it though...
Same at Tuesday Morning. In fact I wanted to purchase napkins in a basket next to the check out. She said those could not be purchased since they were changing the prices. They were raising them so they could apply a percent off to them afterwards. Raising them first. 🙄😡
Pier 1 was the same. Bed, Bath & Beyond extremely disappointing. Not worth it
I’m 56 and have more projects than I will ever be able to do 😂. It’s always so much fun to buy or start a new project, even when you have 10 started already 🙄. I can’t be alone.
You are definitely NOT alone! I’ll lose steam on a project and step away just to “take a break” but then start something more fun and never come back 😬
Me😢.
nope! I have a whole spare bedroom full of UFOz and good intentions and I am getting ready to move to a smaller place, which means some rough decisions ahead. Do I need dishes, or..........fabric???????????
I could never understand JoAnn's receipts either! Thank you for validating my feelings. :)
Someone else commented that they’re an accountant and they can’t understand the receipts either 😂 total validation for us all!
I worked at Joann for a long time as a store manager and went back to help close a store that was moving. They will cut off the military and teacher discounts but if you work there you still get your discount until they close. I can tell you I got deals that I will never get again. The sewing machines and irons and cricut machines will not get marked down they will go to another store in most cases. JoAnn is talking about a Chapter 11 which is a restructure and not a closing. They may close some stores that are not doing well but hopefully not all. Keep checking back you will get great deals on thread and notions.
Thank you for your insight Sandy! Hopefully a restructure will help the company revamp and the company will be able to rebound well in the future. People still want to craft and JoAnn’s is the best big box store for anything crafty in my opinion. It has the widest selection compared to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
@@ErinSews they filed for Chapter 11 today so I guess we just wait and see. There’s an article out about it if you haven’t seen it yet.
I just saw that! I haven't read much either, but I did see in the highlights that they're keeping the CFO and added a turnaround expert type person to the board
Well if they had not been so stupid during The Covid19, while Walmart had hundreds of People shopping down the road, Joanns would only let 10 people in at A time, plus the price was twice as High! I gave up and went to A Walmart that still had Fabric!
I read that they are cutting workers. Not enough workers ( in my opinion) is the biggest problem. I’m a former employee and we just couldn’t keep up. The customers suffer the store suffers and the employees get so discouraged. The pay isn’t great either. It’s really a shame because this good be a great store. I don’t know if the top executives were making so much money it left no hours for the store to have enough employees. Take Chick fil a, always so many employees working and they will have cars lined up in the street. Manager being included with the total hours I think is another problem. Pay management. The other employees should be on another system. I guess they think managers can work on the floor but other than helping occasionally on the registers they have enough to do. I just hate the store got to this point. Hope they can regroup and more staff and good managers. Managers can divide employees, I had one that was hired off the street and told everyone she was planning on firing everyone and replace with people she knew. She ran off a lot of good employees. 😢
We actually had JoAnn's close a store and open a new store about 3 miles away under a year ago. They bought in a liquidation company which sold fabric and items almost completely up to the closing date which was priced higher than the regular store price even though they appeared to be "lowering" the price biweekly. Lots of these "sales" are anything but.
They did the same thing with my local store.
Wow interesting! I haven't heard any rumors about a new store opening, but Hobby Lobby recently moved from the same shopping center to a nicer, newer area, so maybe JoAnn's is looking to do the same?!
You're right about the "sales." The same items are probably online for much less as a doorbuster....
New at JoAnn, they carry Lion Brand "Local Grown " in wool and cotton. Finally we can get wool and cotton grown, processed and milled right here in the US. We are helping US farmers and mill workers. I shop at Joann, I don't want them to go out of business. If you have kids they have a lot of great items to keep them busy and learning. Don't let Arts and Crafts disappear!
That’s awesome! I’m very new to knitting but that sounds like a yarn I need to try out. I love that it supports US farmers and mill workers. I really hope the company can rally because it makes all kinds of crafting so accessible to people, including kids!
Remind me of Hancock Fabric going out of business 😮🤨sale. Going to miss the pattern sale.🙂
A lot of people have referenced Hancock going out of business. The pattern sales are such a loss!
I'm glad they are closing. My local store hasn't stocked basic notions since 2018
That’s crazy! How is there anything left in the store 😳
If Pellon is more than 50% off, I would buy the few types I use all the time. I always buy multiple bolts when it’s on sale because I use a lot.
Oh true! I might be stopping by again before they close because a lot of people have said the notions will get down to really good prices. A lot of Pellon would be nice to have
In previous decades JoAnns was a great place to shop for all things sewing. Fabric was affordable, the dot sales were fantastic, patterns went on sale regularly. Then came theday fabric prices literally doubled with the claim it was their suppliers. It was then i began searching the internet for online stores.
Fast forward to the arrival of our local Hobby Lobby who offers equal quality fabric yet everyday prices are literally half of what JoAnn sells for, and HL has40% off sales regularly.
So as uch as I'd like to support JoAnns it just didn't make sense.
The pricing of their fabric is really high for the quality (or lack of in a lot of cases). For the most part, I buy from the clearance section because I just have to wait for it to land there and then it’s such a better deal.
Frankly, I’m not surprised. It’s been going downhill for 10 years with bad service and deplorable in store stock. Macy’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 20 years ago and it’s still going
It does seem like the writing has been on the wall…
Someone else commented that JoAnn’s is just filing to restructure, so hopefully that gives the company an opportunity to consolidate and then come back stronger. I do think they offer the widest variety of crafting supplies out of any other large retailer, so I’d hate to totally lose the company.
We all have so much in our stash! It's good to shop at second-hand shops to find stuff others have donated. Good luck! TFS
I’ve found a few craft specific second hand stores and they have some great stuff. None are near me (unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for my wallet) but you’re totally right that thrift stores are treasure troves
It is sad to see fabric shops close. The same thing happened here recently. The chain near me (which is similar to JoAnn’s) closed and now I have to drive at least 45 mins if I need something quick. I do most of my fabric shopping online, but it was nice to know there was a place nearby to get a zip or some thread real quick. Love what you got though! 💞
It really is SO sad. When I decided to start knitting and cross stitching earlier this year, it was so nice to be able to just walk into JoAnn and get all of the basics I needed to get started when creativity struck. Walmart and Hobby Lobby near me carry limited stock of zips and other notions...but nowhere near what JoAnn has. I'm trying to keep myself from hoarding ALL of the notions "just in case" 🫣
They're not closing, just restructuring.
I had to smile near the end of your video when you talked about getting to your patterns and start working with what you have. It was like your thoughts are mine. I have bought hundreds of dollars worth of everything at JoAnn's for years. Fabric, patterns, sewing machine, jewelry, 18"dolls, Christmas ornaments, rubber stamps and more. I have bins of quality materials that have not been used in years, and patterns worth $22 that were only a $1.00 with a coupon each that are my style that haven't been opened. These are gold. JoAnn's does not have good quality fabric anymore, and not very good patterns. But like you said, we have it and now, we can make quality clothing from decent patterns for such a time as this.
You’re definitely not alone in having more patterns/fabric/supplies than you can reasonably use! It sounds like you have so many projects that will be fun and satisfying to make up. I’m excited to get to some of the things that have just been staring at me, waiting to be made. 🤗
My Joanns has been acting like it's closing for several years. No keeping up with pattern restocks, only 1 person on average on the cash register or cutting table, boxes and mess often out on the floor. I feel So bad for the employees. 😳
I've heard that about so many stores over the years! It seems like none of them have enough staff or funding for anything. My mom's is one of the highest grossing in the company and has had the same leaky ceiling and flashing light bulbs for years. I feel so bad for the employees also.
Mine too!
I have two Joann's I could drive to but I really prefer the quilt shops. There are four of them close enough and one of them really works at keeping prices down low. I do like Arizona Quilts in Surprise, AZ. Family owned and very nice people. Another thing I like to do is randomly pick a state and see what shops they have. I got some nice fabric from The Quilted Raven in Anchorage, Alaska.
I love that you pick a state and find a shop to order from! That’s such a fun way to find new places.
Don’t be afraid of trying a swimsuit. I made myself two of them years ago for a girlfriends trip to Hawaii. I also made both of them on a straight stitch, White sewing machine from the 40s. Worked for me.
Wow that’s quite the sales pitch! I don’t know if it’ll happen this summer, but I’m definitely being sold on the idea of making my own.
It was bare because they sent stuff to the other stores and just left lower-demand items at this store that they wanted to truly get rid of, but they didn't really lower much of the pricing (some of it is even higher than original - watch out!) and they aren't taking coupons, so the "sale" pricing is at best the same as the coupon pricing and they can still empty the store at the same time. They're not interested in actually liquidating - Hancock did the same thing when they went bankrupt and closed their stores.
The money must be worth it to pay to send things to other stores when it’ll probably end up being sold for even less during a doorbuster weekend or something. It probably does make closing easier when there’s less inventory to worry about.
I've gone to Hancock fabrics and AC Moore when they liquidated. To be honest, a bunch of the deals really were not. Many items were marked down to what they were priced at durring regular sales. Unless you need something, don't get it just because it's marked down.
I don't even think it'll be worth trying to find something specific there since it's so picked over unfortunately (it isn't super close to me). You're definitely right that it's not worth buying stuff just because it's on "sale." That's how they get you!
No positives about this. Losing a fabric store, losing another place for people to work. No it is very sad.
It is definitely sad, and such a loss for our community! Some people in the comments have said that their JoAnn’s closed, just to reopen in a new location later, so I’m hopeful that will happen here.
I closed my fabric shop just before the pandemic so I find it hard to get excited about a store closing and all the stresses behind the scenes. I feel for the staff. They can’t just give their stock away no matter how much that would be great! Please spare a thought or two.
Christine, I’m so sorry about the closing of your shop! I definitely feel for the staff and the ones I talked to were set up for once the store closes.
I think the frustrating thing with these liquidation sales from large companies is that the prices are higher than they normally are, and it’s annoying as a consumer to feel like they’re marking things up to trick us into spending more. If I drove to a Joann’s an hour away, I’d be able to get the same patterns for $1.99. If you can sell them at another store for that price, they should be the same price at the one where you’re trying to clear stock.
I might not have expressed it enough in the video, but I am REALLY bummed for our community and the loss of this store. I was trying to also highlight the fact that for me, personally, it will push me to shop at (and support) stores I haven’t in my local area and online. I’d love to support more small businesses, but I’ve been negligent in doing so because it’s so easy to just go to Joann’s. I definitely feel for the staff and the crafters in my community!
I agree with you that most of JoAnn’s apparel fabric is priced higher than the quality of the fabric. All the new things can be distracting.
The clearance and remnants get me all of the time, so it will be good for my to-do list and my wallet. I'll miss the variety of notions and easily accessible bits for sure though.
Hi Erin! I love all the fabrics you bought, ESPECIALLY the gauze you showed first. It will look so beautiful made up in the dress pattern you chose!
You gave some really good positives about your Joann closing.
I will happily be your $1.99 pattern buddy if there are any you ever want me to pick up for you 😊
side note: as a Columbus Bluejackets fan 🫠 I am jealous of the Stanley Cup Champion shirt you are wearing 😆
Hey Michelle! Thank you! I resisted the urge to go hog wild since the deals weren't anything amazing, but the gauze had the *perfect* amount on the bolt so I took it as a sign!
I'm trying to see the positives, and I KNOW it'll be good for my wallet tbh 😂
You're so kind!! I might have to take you up on that offer at some point.
side note: does it make you feel better to know that I married into being an Avs fan? I was very pregnant with Brady when they won the cup, so we figure she was the good luck charm lol
As it get close to the “closing” date, all patterns will go down to $1.99. Keep an eye out for that. The store near me that closed at the end of last year, did that. Surprised they allowed you to use military, our store did not.
It sounds like I will be going back if I have a chance! Hopefully the patterns will be down to $1.99! They must all use different liquidators that set different rules for the discounts and such. There's a lot of active and retired military here, so they may have decided to keep the discount for that reason?
Yes, think you are right on the liquidations of Joanns. About 15 years ago 2to Joanns stores closes and then opened a superstore. I am still sewing with some of the fabrics I found, I was geting entire bols of fabrics for $4, bought way too much fabric because it was so very cheap. I quilt as well as sew garments so made good use. I get distracted easily and now I have way too much fabric and would love to rid myself of at least 3/4 of all I have!
My husband would tell you that I have more fabric. I am just addicted to buying it. I used to always buy 6 yards of a fabric at a time. Then since 5 yrs ago with money tight I have gone down to 3 yards. Some 1 yards to use in quilts. I am 77 now and am not doing my sewing alternating and embroidery business. I just want to do quilts and enjoy my time left. If I die with a lot of fabric left, there will be someone out there whom wants it bad. I started sewing when I was 8. It has been my life even when I worked. I do like to fell of the fabric before I buy it. But I do like buying online too. For the first time in my life I bought 4 fat quarter’s because they didn’t have it on the bolt. I have yet to see or find a jelly roll I would buy. But maybe later. Enjoy life.
Oh Wow! $4 a bolt is a STEAL. I'd have trouble resisting that. Especially quilting fabric. I've tested the theory that you can like any pattern as long as you cut it small enough (1" pieces 😭) so I'd buy just about anything at that price. My Mom has a huge quilting fabric stash and sends more home with me every time I visit! I'm not mad about it though...
Wow it sounds like you've made some amazing things in your time sewing. I can't imagine the skill and knowledge you have Brenda 😊 My Mom also loves to buy, so I came by the habit honestly. As so many people say, it's a different hobby! I hope you enjoy playing with your fat quarters (whether that's sewing them up, or just looking at them together and admiring the fabric).
Ok, LISTEN UP. I've waited for years to tell ya all this. I worked at the OTHER well known fabric store. The store with the name of a body appendage in it.. If any of you are dumpster drivers you will hit gold. If they don't sell stuff out at a clearance price, it mandatory that it goes into the dumpster. No the employees cannot have it. No it cannot be donated. It ALL goes in the dumpster. Sooooo. Peoples just keep that in mind.
That seems like such a waste! I’m sure a lot of employees and other people would love to have it, without having to jump into the dumpster.
@@ErinSews well, you can bet we dumpster dived after closing the store at night, more than once. Lol
Thank your husband for his service and to you also. Love your hair. So sad that JoAnn has filed bankruptcy today.
Thank you! And yes, so sad. Hopefully the restructuring will give them a chance to come back stronger
I pray these workers can find new jobs!
Yes! They all seemed pretty content with the situation. I have no idea if they were given any sort of severance package (I assume not...) but I hope they were at least given enough warning to start job searching.
We have some very lovely ladies I have known for many years. It’s unfortunate they couldn’t just get new owners. I will miss them
Same thing in Osage Beach Missouri! Sign says 50 to 60% off but only on a few select things that mysteriously sold out quickly!!
Yes! The sales “up to” X% are very misleading. I was disappointed that most of the store was only 20% off.
I totally agree with you regarding the prices on Joann's fabrics. I buy only when things are on sale or I have a coupon (which is rare). I live in Michigan and they are closing the Husqvarna Viking section of the store. I think the store entire store will be next.
Yeah, the sale prices can be good, especially in the clearance section! I would really have to be in a bind to buy something full price there. Hopefully your store will stick around! Multiple people have said that they're restructuring, not totally closing the company, which is promising to me!
Is JoAnn's totally closing? I thought they're closing a few of the stores in order to try to save the business. They were here for us during the pandemic, they still have the best coupons compared to Hobby Lobby and Michaels...Filing for Bankruptcy--means you try to make things work to get back and healthy on finances...?? Sometimes when a business over extends...like Starbucks...one on each corner, they started closing a few in order to consolidate more, which to me makes more sense... JoAnn Fabrics needs a good chance, they've been there for us, for the
sewing industry as well as now for crafting too...
I believe they’re keeping stores open. Mine was already scheduled to close and the liquidation sale just happened to coincide with all of the news about the company nationally. I hope this filing will give the company a chance to rebound! It’s a loss for our community definitely.
I have not been to joann"s for years.They usally to been good.I remember going there with my folks and sis,and finding all kinds of stuff.I have been online,But the prices were crazy,shipping now is 10 dollars.So I think that what got them is trouble.
The shipping is definitely high! I know shipping on a lot of sites is expensive now but it’s not worth it to me in most cases for what I’m buying from JoAnn
Hey Erin, glad I put the stripe and denim back for you. If I get more fabric, it will be baby flannel and disney. Time to use up my stash and sew for myself this year. It was my quiet spot away from work and home. I'm going to miss that.
Yes! I’m glad you left them for me. More Disney is never a bad idea, and it’ll be good to have it on hand for future trips to Disney since it’ll probably be harder to pick up after our JoAnn’s is gone 😩
I called my local store and they seemed quite perplexed that I asked about liquidation, and I mentioned the chapter 11 - I don’t think they knew anything
Wow it’s fascinating that they haven’t gotten any official word to pass on to customers
Not all are closing just a select few I’m guessing ones that are not making much only because the ones here where I live are not closing
We have two Joanns here in North Alabama; both are close to an hour from me. I wouldn't be surprised if one of them closed as it is always messy and out of things. I can get some things at Hobby Lobby but order online most of the time. The Hobby Lobby s are at least 30 minutes away and they seem to be turning into more of a home decor store than crafts and fabric store.
I'm sorry to say that's exactly how my JoAnn's was before they announced the closure. My Mom's JoAnn's is apparently one of the highest grossing in the company and they've had the same drippy ceiling and flashing lights for at least two years because they can't get money from corporate to fix the issues. The whole company needs an overhaul and can hopefully be saved....
You're right about Hobby Lobby. I find some of their notions to be lower quality, and most of the store is seasonal decor at this point.
@@ErinSewsThat’s how the JAFs are here in upstate NY: leaky roofs, moldy smelling in summer, dirty, unkempt stores and lots of empty shelves. Oh, yeah, and prices too high for the merchandise! But I’ll still miss them if they go out. I like the pattern sales and when they hv a good cpn (providing the item isn’t already “on sale”) that’s when I try to grab the things I need.
@@ErinSewsOh yeah, and flashing lights! 😂
Interesting since they filed Chapter 11 which is reorganization not complete bankruptcy. This definitely sounds like a sxam.
I’m not sure what you mean by a scam? The closing of my store was planned well in advance of the filing (it was official in January but the rumors were swirling for a while).
I don’t shop JoAnn’s like I used to. Since I still work full time I don’t sew as much as my "retired" friends. I get some supplies from Walmart (local), & Hobby Lobby (30 min from my work) or 1hr from home. I buy online…Sew Yeah Quilting You Tube & website, Wawak & other Quilt shops when I need cotton. But I also visit my home state of MN (I live in FL now) & take an empty suitcase and fill it up with fabric from SR Harris. I have YEARS worth of projects. If I really need garment fabric I can also make a road trip to Mood in Miami, my GFs will go with me if I drive. 😂
I LOVE that you bring an empty suitcase! It sounds like you have some very fun trips home for multiple reasons lol. A girls’ trip to Mood would be so fabulous! Definitely do that!
I live close to the border, so would pop down, about 50 min drive...once or twice per year...back in the day when my quilt group was together and sewing... I would take coupons and get batting, thread, blades,... but their fabric was cheap...still is cheap... bad quality.. won't really miss it, as we don't have that store here in Canada anyways...
Yes the fabric is definitely cheap, especially the lower end quilting cottons. They’re fine for a simple project that won’t get washed much, but can be a real pain to work with.
Nooooo‼️ R they closing all their stores⁉️ I don’t do internet shopping, I’ll be lost without them.😭😭😭
They’re not closing all of their stores! Mine just happened to be scheduled to close and the chapter 11 announcement coincided with it closing. Crazy timing! I think they’re trying to keep as many places open as possible though.
Hi Erin, yes - that's a bummer, no more emergency trips because you lost thread chicken or need two more snaps to complete your project (ask me how I know...😛) You've picked up some nice fabrics! I've used the double gauze, and it's so soft and easy to work with as well. Denim! hmmm are we thinking more jeans?? 😉 You might start checking out Mily Mae fabrics, who carries only knits and have really nice prices. I'll give a think about others.... WAWAK is always good for notions, etc, and shipping is reasonable. (ask to be mailed a catalogue - it's like the proverbial dream book 😘)
Those are some very specific scenarios Lynn 😂 I'm glad to hear the double gauze is easy to work with! Adam's promotion is in June so I know I need natural, VERY breathable fibers.
Yes, yes I am thinking more jeans. I want to try out the Morgan Jeans!
I've seen the catalogue actually! Linda, who is the seamstress friend who lives here in MS, brought it to the library when we met up last time. I felt like a kid with a Sear catalogue! I'm off to browse Milly Mae now *don't buy more, don't buy more, don't buy...oh that's cute!*
@@ErinSews Yes, I didn't check the number of snaps I needed OR how many were in the package I got 😆😆 I wanted to say, I somehow ended up with 2 Morgan patterns, one of which is still unused. You are welcome to it! They are button fly, and the instructions give some nice fitting tips.
BTW, I would not hold up a project over thread. One of my favorite things in the world is emptying a spool of thread, 😜and I will just make do and aspire to that.
Some stores are closing some are not. They are doing a chapter 11 which means the company is reorganizing.
Hopefully the reorganization leads to them coming back stronger! I hope we can get a Joann’s back in my community at some point.
I bought day of the dead fabric at Walmart for $5.99 yd and Joann’s had the exact same for $10.00 yd. I do shop often at Joann’s.
That’s a crazy mark up! I think they mark things up a lot because there’s always some sort of sale but it leads to some of the prices being way too high
I work in finance & cannot figure out the JoAnn's receipts when they start taking off multiple discounts.
You have no idea how much better that makes me feel 😂
When a customer can't comprehend what should be a simple readable recipe, and JoAnns is guilty of that; then I think they have it so there is no discount.
Our newly remodeled Joanne is terrible. The fabric is very cheap . Not surprised if their doors shut.
Wow it’s sad to hear that a newly remodeled store is such a disappointment!
This is very interesting because I’m in the Cincinnati Ohio area and in Hyde Park Plaza they’re building a new superstore.
A few people have commented that ones in Ohio seem fine. It’s crazy that they’re building a new super store!! Maybe since it’s an Ohio company they’re just consolidating into bigger stores more locally?
I’m not a big Jo Ann fabric fan anyway
I think that's a pretty common opinion, especially as people get better at their craft (sewing or otherwise) and want higher quality materials. It is sad to see it go because it does make a lot of crafts very accessible to people who are just starting out. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to the impending downfall of the company. 😬
Where do you buy good fabrics when Joann’s closes? They just need to go back to basics like their original stores before they tried to be everything including a craft store, a fabric store, a garbage for every holiday. They’re not hobby lobby. They’re fabrics!
I do think keeping up with 7,000 Knick knacks for every holiday has to be hard on a business. As soon as they get everything on the shelf, it seems like it’s 60% off.
Okay, but mine is closing too so I went to see what they had and ended up getting some fabric and yarn. They only had one skein left of the color I wanted so I ended up ordering more online. The fabric with the liquidation sale was $6.99 a yard but online it's $3.49 and the yarn liquidation price was $7.99 and online it's on sale for $4.99. I don't usually like ordering online because at one point they completely lost my order and I had to reorder the yarn I needed and it then didn't arrive in time, another time I order 4 skeins of one brand and color and they sent me 3 and then tossed in a random slightly similar color of a completely different brand. Unfortunately, I don't have many options where I live.
Yeah I wish they would at least honor the nation wide sale prices! It’s crazy to go into a liquidating store and see such high prices, when one down the road has the same things for so much less. I stopped into my store last week to see what the deals had come down to, and they still weren’t much better almost a month into liquidation.
My local joann store closed as well. I agree the deals are not that great. When they were selling a gallon of best press for $80, their sale price was what everyone else sells it for. I also noticed over the last year the fabric prices increased dramatically. Their cotton was the same or more than designer fabric.
I did buy a cutting table from my joann for $250. However the liquidator lady was terrible to deal with. Rude and insulting. The entire staff looked miserable with her there!
Congratulations on the table, but I’m sorry it was such a terrible experience! It’s so frustrating that they’re kind of underhanded about the deals and don’t actually offer good sales to people that care about the products. The consensus in the comments is definitely that “sales” like this just aren’t worth it, even in the final days.
Went to mine just to look not closing but they had 6 isles of fleeces 4 isles of flannel and only 2-3 isles of cotton very slim picking
Hmmm weird. It’s always felt to me like the stores *mostly* offer cotton, but you’re right. I’ve noticed a lot more flannel and fleece over the past 6 months or so. I guess I chalked it up to the winter season but it might be a shift in what stock they want to carry?
Hi Erin, I'm heading into my Joann's now to find out if they are closing. Also, because it looks a little scarce in there. Congratulations on reaching 1K.
Thank you! My video later today includes a celebration giveaway. It’s crazy to me that I hit 1K!
I hope my local Joanns aren't closing.
Pricing: There are a lot of gimmicks in sale prices & closing store sales so we do have to carefully look at the prices we're paying. It can be confusing...and that's intentional, unfortunately.
They’re trying to keep most of them open I believe, and that gives me hope for the company!
I hate the liquidation tactics. It seems so much more convoluted than it really needs to be, just to make a few more bucks.
Last time I went to Joanne’s, I was so disappointed. They only had lousy fabrics.
There’s definitely a lot of polyester and there are so few options in the smaller stores.
Liquidation companies come in take all inventory and remark it. Been thru that here in MI
I guess I always envisioned liquidation as a more simple process than it actually is. It sounds like there’s so much more to it than I realized!
It has been in the news of the bankruptcy. I will miss the pattern sales. The online sales just are just a bit more, but not bad. Glad you found some great finds! I am working thru my stash, and have de-stashed a lot of patterns too.
The pattern sales will be the biggest loss, plus just the comfort of knowing most notions are easy to grab if I need them. I have Smiles rewards to use too! I guess I’m using them online now lol. The shipping can get you though
@@ErinSews Agree!
I have five Joann stores I can go to. Two are less than 8 miles away, The farthest is 21 miles from me. I haven't heard of any closings so far. Hobby Lobby is 2 miles from me, but they are limited in fabric selection, unless you want quilting cotton. 🧵
Oh my goodness you have the pick of the litter in terms of Joann’s! That’s amazing. It sounds like the stores in Ohio are doing just fine. Someone even said they’re building a new superstore in their area! Hopefully that means the company will rally and come back stronger.
They not only send them to other stores, but if they have purchased the items that they’re going to resell, they will send them back to the original company.
Wow I didn't realize that! So Brother machines would go back to Brother? That makes a lot of sense but seems like kind of a pain logistically.
I need to use the fabric I have as well.
It’s just sitting there staring at me, yet I keep buying more 🫣
This will probably keep happened now that JoAnns has filed for bankruptcy. Lower performance stores will probably close. Glad you got some good deals though!
Yes, definitely. I'm wondering if they'll come back online only like Bed, Bath & Beyond did, but that really wouldn't be the same. We crafters need to be able to impulsively pick things up!
They havent filed yet. This is only a Chapter 11 which is a restructure.
JoAnn's seems like a big chain in the US, that's a shame they're closing stores. I think when stores close down they move a lot of their stock online or resell it elsewhere, which is why lots of the shelves are already empty.
Yes, I would say it's potentially the biggest nationwide craft store, and definitely has the largest selection of fabric. I overheard the manager telling a customer that a lot of the shelving and display units would be going to other stores, so you must be right about the best products going elsewhere.
Hi Erin I love the fabrics you bought. I only have one JoAnn anywhere near me. I haven’t heard if their staying or going. Hope your week is wonderful. ❤ Diann
Thanks Diann! Hopefully yours stays open and the company stays afloat! It’s nice to have one near even if you don’t go there often. It’s comforting to know things can be grabbed easily 😂
This is a huge bummer. Cities like mine, Jacksonville FL, don't really have other options for large varieties of apparel fabric that aren't online only. If you know of any, let me know, because I can't find them.
My area is the same! There’s nowhere except hobby lobby now with ANY apparel fabric, and HL has such a limited selection. I’m surprised Jacksonville doesn’t have any, but they’re definitely going to the wayside unfortunately.
I have made quite a few bags, I really like the magnetic snap closures. Other than closures, I use different types of rings (circle, D, square, rectangles) and various types of clips.
Do you have a stash of commonly used sizes, or do you adapt patterns to use what you have? I'm BRAND new to bag making so I have no idea what would be good to pick up, I just really wanted the magnetic closures lol
@@ErinSews I have an assortment of sizes , I went through my bag pattern books and made lists to what hardware was commonly used. Do you want me to come up with a list of what I normally use?
That would be amazing if you don’t mind sharing it! That way I have a good reference of what to buy if I find good deals but don’t have a specific pattern in mind. You can comment it here or send it to contacterinsews@gmail.com
Thank you Brenda!
@@ErinSews Sorry it took so long but here's the list of what I keep on hand:
D Rings, assorted sizes 3/8" to 1 1/2"
O Rings, assorted sizes 5/8" to 1 1/2"
Square rings, assorted sizes 5/8" to 1/2"
Rectangle rings, assorted sizes 3/4" to 1 1/4"
Eyelets
Grommets
Snap buttons
Swivel Clasps on D Ring AKA Swivel Hook Clip 1"
Buttons, assorted
Twist turn locks
Magnetic snaps
Slide buckles 1"
Rivets
When I was selecting the patterns I wanted to make, I made a list of hardware that I would need. These are the most common pieces of hardware.
Thank you! I saw your reply pop up in my email when you posted it, but I totally lost track of it. I now have the list safely saved in my notes app. I really really appreciate you taking the time to put it together!!
Do you have a table top press for the rivets/grommets/snaps? That't the next *big thing* I'm looking at investing in.
The 50% off the bolt would be nice on the Kona, if it was included
It would be included but they were very wiped out of any solids when I went. Based on some other comments, I’m guessing they pulled things like that and took them to other stores unfortunately
@@ErinSewsI can totally see that happening with any business.
Erin, I have mixed feelings about JoAnn's. I think nothing beats a touch-and-feel session at a real fabric store but I've found JoAnn's to be a huge disappointment as far as value-for-money. They've been playing the "over-price-the-merchandise-then-offer -constant-huge-'sales'".game in which you end up actually paying as much for lower quality fabric at JoAnn's as you can pay for higher quality fabric online. Online purchases can be iffy also. I have the hardest time with the transparency of fabrics bought online. They look fine but when they arrive I can see right through them even though I've had similar fabrics from somewhere else that wasn't as transparent. JoAnn's were handy for a last minute time such as interfacing, buttons, etc. Nice way to look at the positives and negatives of your store closing.
Hi Diane! I also have mixed feelings. I love that it’s a great entry-level store for all kinds of crafts, and the hands-on aspect is unbeatable in a lot of communities. It seems to be the only place to touch apparel fabric for a lot of people. I’m nervous about ordering online as I’ve only dabbled in it, and dread getting something that isn’t at all what I wanted or needed. I still have a few places that sell basic notions so hopefully emergency thread trips are still possible, but the selection isn’t nearly as extensive. I want beautiful boutique style fabric stores, and big box stores that let me try things cheaply. I want it all! Haha
I, too, want it all! And right in my neighborhood, too!@@ErinSews
I didn't know the two wrap theory. Thanks.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that. So far mine is still open.
I hope yours stays! I'd love to see a resurgence from the company at some point. It makes a lot of crafts very accessible to people, and creative outlets are so important.
Great haul!!! So sad to see it close tho!
I am really sad to see it go! It's a big loss for the sewists and crafters in our community, but at least we still have stores *relatively* close. It'll be better for my wallet if I have to put more effort in to get there...😬
yes, they ripped me off for $8 and the lady never called me back. doesn't bother me a bit.
That’s so frustrating!
Sorry to see this happening, NOBODY'S got faabric like joAnns
I think the quality is lacking in the their fabric, BUT the selection is much better than any other store in my area has. Plus the notions are just way more plentiful than anywhere else.
I think the thing I’ll miss the most is being able to match fabrics, in person. Can’t tell you how many times I bought fabric online that looked like it matched (other online fabric at the same store; so you’d think the “monitor” wd be the same) but they don’t even come close to what I had expected.
That, and the pattern sales. Idk anybody else that ever had such good sales on the patterns. 😫
The sales are the biggest loss! Plus just the convenience. I saw that they’re upping the price of the sales to $2.99. I think that was a long time coming.
The color matching scares me! Plus not being able to handle the fabric. I know some websites sell matching ribbing and things like that, but it’s not always very affordable, or it’s not what you need for that project.
They’re upping the price of what to $2.99?
@@susanmei9980the pattern sales. Sew lovely with Grace posted about it on her community tab. The weekend sales will be $2.99 now instead of $1.99
Bummer that they’re closing. They probably shipped things that will sell well to another store.
Ah yes, that's probably true! Some customers in the store were asking about display racks and the like, and the manager told them that some might be sold, but most will go to other stores. It makes sense that the "good stock" is also going somewhere that it can be sold for more. Thank you for watching!
there is no fabric store in my town there hasn't been for a very long time
That’s such a bummer! What are your favorite online stores?
@@ErinSews haven't found one yet
That store looks as if they cleared the shelves of items they wanted to take to other stores before the sales started.
It definitely felt that way, and a lot of people have commented that it’s common for that to happen in liquidations.
How did you find out about the sale??? I have 2 in driving distance. did you say needle work patterns??? not the other big 4. I could not understand you. WOW I am a native Mississippian all my 69 years. I have only bought at Joanns 4 times, I just bought 2 fabrics from Biloxi. It was on the news about 4 days ago that Joanns DID file bankrupcy. I live between Hattiesburg and Biloxi. I called a couple dozen places , none sold apparel fabrics. The only one I found was in Corinth, MS...might as well say Memphis. Do you have any larger size 24 patterns????? where do you sell? I have picked up some nice apparel fabs at Goodwill and am using their $1 mens shirts for quilting.
Purely word of mouth. I have a local friend that texted me back in January that the closing was official, and then she also let me know about the start of the sale when she found out.
I heard that it was official! It does seem like it's a restructuring, not a total closure of the company, so that's promising!
Sorry you couldn't understand some of what I was saying! I mostly talked about the big 4 patterns in the video.
You were saying New Look....I just dont know them.
Oh! It’s another one of the Big 4 brands. They’re usually on a separate rack at Joann’s, not in the filing cabinets.
THEY STATED NONE OF THE JOANN'S WERE CLOSING
In a weird coincidence of timing, my store was scheduled to close prior to all of the Chapter 11 news. You’re totally right that they’re planning on keeping stores open
For right now they said there's open and staying open.
That’s good to hear! It seems like the ones in Ohio are doing fine, based on some other comments.
I'm going to miss using my coupons & the pattern sale👀🙂
The pattern sales are such a loss!
I think a lot of merchandise is either sent to other stores or are returned to manufacturers. They filled for bankruptcy on Monday
Quite a few people have mentioned that a lot of merchandise will get pulled before the sales start, and that definitely explains the bare shelves!
Off topic: that house blueprint looking thing-is that your house, how did you get it or make it?
It’s a blueprint of the Friends apartments actually! My sister gave it to me as a gift years ago but I’m guessing you could find something custom made for your home like it on Etsy
@@ErinSews omg that is amazing and exactly what I will get for my cousin for Christmas!’
It is sad how we keep losing brick and mortar shops because of Amazon.
Just like all the malls across the country.
It’s so sad! I got rid of my Amazon Prime membership a few years back but it’s just so pervasive now; there are some things that seem impossible to find anywhere but Amazon.
Joann’s has filed for bankruptcy. It has placed much of the decisions regarding how things will be done in the hands of its investors. We all can anticipate our stores will be closing, but we can’t be certain of it right now.
It sounds to me like a lot is up in the air but they’re planning/trying to keep as many stores open as possible.
Hi Erin, I just happened on your site today. I'm in MS, too, Ocean Springs. The last time I was in Joann's the clerk said the store (Biloxi) was closing in April. Where is your store? I moved here from Texarkana, and I had gotten in on a great sale a few years ago when our Hancock's closed. I doubt there will be anything like that with Joann's, unfortunately.
Oh, how I miss Hancock’s! JoAnn’s never made me feel as welcome or were as helpful than Hancock’s.
I’m in Ocean Springs also! The store in this video is the Biloxi store.
Shoot me an email at contacterinsews@gmail.com if you’d ever like to meet up! There’s a monthly fiber arts meeting at the OS library that I’ve been going to with a subscriber-turned-friend. We won’t be able to make the March meeting, but it would be fun for us all to get together at some point! I’m also new to the area.
I preferred cloth world b4 Johannes took over. Hard to find any thing good
It seems like there just isn’t anywhere great to gets apparel fabric in person anymore!
They're not closing, though, just restructuring.
True! My store was scheduled to close prior to the chapter 11 filing and in a coincidence of weird timing, I went to the liquidation sale just a few days before they filed. Hopefully the company will come back stronger and we can get one back in my community 🤞🏻
You should go back because they will bring more items before they close.
Wow that’s crazy. I definitely didn’t expect that they’d bring more stuff to the shelves but I might have to go back and check
You should start making the clothes now because the grow fast and by the time you make the size she will be in the next one
You're not wrong! She's finally wearing some clothes now that I made last summer, and it was so nice to have them ready to go when she was finally big enough
I live in Mississippi Hernando close to Southaven Mississippi
Nice! I’m down on the gulf coast. We love it here!
Where is this store closing
This is the Biloxi, MS store
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It is sad to see fabric store closing as ordering everything on line is not at all the same. Even though some of their prices could be higher on some thing, if you are savvy and watch for sales it is a good value. Hobby lobby is becoming kind of home goods 😩😩😩
I totally agree about Hobby Lobby! Most of the store is seasonal decor at this point. Some other people have commented the same thing so it's not just us noticing that. I also have Michaels for other crafting things, but it's also a ton of home decor, and feels a little overpriced.
@@ErinSews thank you! I have been to Michael’s like five times fairly recently because I do not have one close to me. It’s an hour away and I have left the store with nothing because they are so over priced.
It’s a bummer to make such a trip and get nothing! They used to always have a coupon for 40% off one item, but I think they did away with that a few years ago.
Why the hair color???
Just for fun! I was in the Air Force for 6 years and gave birth shortly after I got out, so I finally realized back in January that I can do whatever I want with my hair now! My coworker (the toddler) LOVES it 🤗
@@ErinSews 😊
your hair is awesome.
Thank you!
That makes me think that a review of online fabric and pattern retailers would be a great video to do. Hint. Hint.
I'm picking up what you're putting down! I need more experience with buying online (especially fabric) but I'll definitely be putting out those videos as I buy things. I placed my first online order in Nov with Fabric Mart Fabrics and did a video about that one (spoiler alert- I had to contact customer service): ua-cam.com/video/sBt9efcSrXY/v-deo.htmlsi=urynRdNkpwwxk3Zb
Which joann is closing and what state
This store is in Biloxi, MS.
I hate to ask where this store is. I’m closest to the Biloxi store.
Unfortunately it is the Biloxi store 🫤
@@ErinSews oh no!
I know! They had previously told. me they'd close in April, and when I was there on Sunday they said the 21st is the tentative date, so I assumed April 21st. There won't be anything left in the place by then though...@@ccreel64
@@ErinSews thank you! I’m going tomorrow to see if I can score a cutting table.
I used to work at Hancock Fabrics and worked there when the store closed down. I saw the same signs with JoAnn as I saw at Hancock so the closing doesn’t surprise me, just saddens me.
Some stores after filing bankruptcy reopen
My store’s closing was planned prior to the bankruptcy announcement, but I’m hoping that the reorganization will allow them to reopen stores!
They are not closing. They are restructuring which is quite different. You should probably get your information correct before posting it out on the internet.
I’m not sure if you watched the whole video, but *my* store *is* closing. It was scheduled to close before the chapter 11 filing. This video was posted prior to that announcement, actually. I also added an update in the description box to clarify the situation.
I did get my information correct before posting, but you probably do have to watch the whole video to know that, so I’m assuming you didn’t. It’s easy to comment accusing someone else of not having a full understanding, when you also don’t.
Sorry, there is *nothing* good about losing this store! This was the last of its kind in many areas, leaving us with NO options for ‘real’ sewing supplies. This really *sucks* !!!
It’s definitely a huge loss for my community and I hope that we get one back after the restructure happens and hopefully the company gets stronger.
On a personal level, I have to try to see positives because I find it really easy to get bogged down and super negative about one thing, which then just gets me in a pessimistic mood overall. This situation is forcing me to explore other avenues that I’ve been putting off because Joann’s was so convenient.
You're wrong! Walmart and Hobby Lobby sell fabrics and sewing supplies.
@@katielove9932 I think it varies by area. My Hobby lobby is starting to downsize the sewing section and my Walmart doesn’t have a large sewing area. Just the bare basics. Neither begin to touch the variety that Joann’s carried unfortunately.
This is sad news😢
I need to cry.
It is incredibly sad and a very big loss for our community. Plus, it really does put into stark reality the future of the company. JoAnn makes crafting accessible and it's going to be really sad if/when the stores are totally gone.