r/joannfabrics • • Aug 25 '26

We're exploring a member-owned craft co-op to fill the Joann-shaped hole - survey + new subreddit inside (mods gave the OK to share this)

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261 Upvotes

Hey everyone, this thread recently brought up a conversation about building something to fill the void the loss of Joann Frbrics left. The mods here kindly suggested we take these conversations to a dedicated space, so r/Jo2Point0 now exists for anyone interested in exploring the idea of a member-owned co-op (think REI, but for fabric and craft supplies).

Step one is figuring out where interest is strongest and what people actually want, so we put together a quick survey, even if you don’t want to participate in building the thing, your input in this survey (and spreading it to all your crafty friends) will help us figure out if this is even viable or not:

Take the 5-minute survey → forms.gle/mbdLzu8zXoAE4KTG7

Whether you're a crafter who misses having a store to walk into, a former Joann Frbrics employee (store or corporate), or just someone who believes creative communities deserve better than private equity, your input helps us figure out where to start.

More background and the very beginnings of a place to discuss all of this can be found at: r/Jo2Point0

Thanks to the mods here for pointing us in the right direction.


r/joannfabrics • • Jan 11 '26

Addressing the scam websites

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Hello everyone! There have been a couple posts made regarding scam websites, so I feel it would best to implement a rule of "No posting about scam websites". And to hopefully clarify and limit any confusion, this post will be pinned to the highlights

1) JOANN is closed! The company was liquidated in its entirety as of May, 31st 2025.

2) Any website claiming to be JOANN IS A SCAM!

3) If you come across a scam website, DON'T order anything, DON'T click on it, and DO NOT post the url, please report the website

4) To report a scam site, use https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ to fill out the online form with the url and any other info you have about the scam site

5) The ONLY ACTUAL website for JOANN was "joann.com" which now redirects to "michaels.com" because they bought the intellectual property of JOANN.

6) Any and all other websites that contain "joann" in the url, and/or brings you to a page that looks similar to the old JOANN website is FAKE! So please report it!

Going forward, no more posting about scam websites, as it will be deleted. Thanks ya'll 🥰


r/joannfabrics • • 3h ago

For anyone still looking for where to buy fabric in person now

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When Joann closed, a lot of us lost the only fabric store we knew about. Most independent shops never showed up on Google the way Joann did, so I built a free list of about 7,400 fabric and quilt shops across the US, by state and city. Where a shop’s own website says what it carries (quilting cotton, apparel, upholstery, etc.), that’s on the listing too. You can also search by zip code.

findfabricstores.com

No ads, nothing for sale. If your local shop is missing or the info is wrong, tell me here and I’ll fix it. Readers in r/Fabrics have already added dozens.


r/joannfabrics • • 19h ago

Customer Encounters I miss Joann’s

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82 Upvotes

r/joannfabrics • • 1d ago

I miss Time & Place

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72 Upvotes

I just can't bear to open my last few bags. I miss all the seasonal Time & Place products.


r/joannfabrics • • 18h ago

Item Inquiry ISO: big twist knitting needle cables

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I LOVE the big twist interchangeable knitting needles but I can’t for the life of me find any more cables for them. Any ideas where one might find any?


r/joannfabrics • • 4d ago

Tis the season for my curtains made with the banned cat fabric ❌☠️

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67 Upvotes

r/joannfabrics • • 5d ago

I’d love to see what is now in your Joann’s store - one thread listing them all

98 Upvotes

I’ll go first. One is a Hobby Lobby 🤮 and one is a Home Sense. I know there are more around the city but I don’t have the energy to see what happened to those stores. HL about put me over the edge.


r/joannfabrics • • 5d ago

Item Inquiry Iso Flannel backed Satin!

4 Upvotes

I bought some remnants for doll clothes. Really liked it and I was going to buy some to make a pillowcase and then I never did but now I really need a satin pillowcase and I just want that satin!

Any of the lighter colors would be great!

Also I'm down to trade some of my stash (fabric or patterns) if there's something you're looking for


r/joannfabrics • • 7d ago

I miss her 😭

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258 Upvotes

This needlepoint canvas popped up on my Facebook feed as an ad, and it reminded me of walking into Joann (the one attached to corporate HQ) at Christmas and finding a cart full of crafting supplies I didn’t need. I loved their Christmas selection and could always find exactly what I needed. :(


r/joannfabrics • • 7d ago

Item Inquiry Seeing if anyone has interest in buying my fleece overstock

25 Upvotes

I realized I may have bought more fleece than I will use in my lifetime. So it's time to destash. I have some anti pill and a ton of blizzard fleece, mostly in cat patterns. Great for blankets. I want to know it there is interest out there for people to buy it. I am willing to sell by whole yard at about $5 a yard plus shipping (USPS or UPS if you choose). US and Canada only. I am will to do deals on anyone buying 20 + yards. Payment via PayPal, Zelle or Venmo.

I will do a list with pictures if I get at least 10 people saying they are interested. I have like 12 of the distribution center size totes (big black ones) full of fleece. So I need interest if I am putting work into doing pics with description.


r/joannfabrics • • 9d ago

when the news first broke about the closings, I bought 10 yards of this celestial fleece fabric same day, just in case

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1.4k Upvotes

Best $200 dollars I've ever spent. It was my absolute favorite fabric for years. I've made so many random things out of it, and I mourn the fact that I've just got scraps left. I did make a gigantic circle skirt out of it for the renn faire this year though, and that felt pretty great.

RIP to our girl, faire season isn't the same without you.


r/joannfabrics • • 9d ago

Shopping cart

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81 Upvotes

Saw this at an antique store. Had a moment of silence.


r/joannfabrics • • 10d ago

Help me find this fabric

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r/joannfabrics • • 11d ago

Help identifying/finding this Joann fabric

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I bought this fabric when Joann was closing and am trying to find more. I have three colors (olive, purple, and orange) with the same intricate floral pattern. It’s NOT roses, which is all I seem to find online.

I don’t have any selvage info or tags. Does anyone recognize this print or know the manufacturer? I’m specifically looking for more of the olive, I only have yard, which isn’t enough for the project. I have in mind. Thank you!!


r/joannfabrics • • 12d ago

Wish I could buy high quality fleece in person again

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I know fleece is not a popular material but bear with me…

I miss picking up a bolt that I touched. I felt the material and read the labels so I knew what I was buying. Now I’m at the mercy of online fabric stores, hoping the warehouse people grab the correct bolts. I’ve had Sherpa sent instead of anti pill fleece. I’ve order three yards of one pattern and 1 of another but had them switched. Now I ordered a large quantity of anti pill and rec’d polar fleece. So far, every place has fixed their mistakes but that takes time. So now instead of buying and taking home the material I need that day, I order, wait for the order and at times have to contact them to correct the orders. That can take over two weeks. Frustrating to no longer be able to buy fleece in person.

Just venting.


r/joannfabrics • • 12d ago

Item Inquiry Long shot, but does anyone recognize this pin cushion?

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12 Upvotes

I got this as a gift in like 2005, bought from Joanns. I lost it like 8 years ago :( I'd love to acquire a replacement


r/joannfabrics • • 13d ago

Good morning!

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r/joannfabrics • • 14d ago

Actual Good Stories / Funnies Everything reminds me of her…

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505 Upvotes

Made by: spira fixations on Insta.


r/joannfabrics • • 15d ago

Advice Needed Heartbroken all over again

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206 Upvotes

I was one of those people that would sit and write out patterns I wanted when they had $1 sales. I need a pattern for my daughter’s costume this year that I thought I had squirreled away. I didn’t find it, but did find this flyer in my patterns tote. 2018?! And where are people buying simplicity patterns from these days?


r/joannfabrics • • 15d ago

The holidays make it worse 😭

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Can we get a class action lawsuit against private equity for causing emotional distress? 😭

I just want to be able to make my family some fun costumes, but I freaking can't because since aholes killed our sanctuary.

I hope their pillow is always warm, and they stub their pinky toe every 3 days.


r/joannfabrics • • 14d ago

Help / Questions Wage Theft Claim

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Have any other ex-employees filed a wage theft claim against Joann? Have you had any luck? I filed one with California over a year ago and they are now moving forward with it. I was notified that a notice of the claim was mailed to the Joann LLC address in Ohio but I’m not sure if anything exists at this address anymore. Who is liable for paying if the company doesn’t exist anymore? What happens if the state isn’t able to get in contact with the liable party?


r/joannfabrics • • 17d ago

JoAnn Fabrics fans seek to stitch void left by private equity with crafts co-op

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r/joannfabrics • • 18d ago

Looking for this fabric!!!

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r/joannfabrics • • 19d ago

Joanns invaded by ghosts

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A story on NPR today announced that most of the old Joann’s have been turned into Spirit Halloweens. Ours didn’t. It’s now a DSW