Joann's exit from the fabric industry could impact the overall supply of affordable fabric, independent craft businesses say.

With stores in every state except Hawaii, Joann was known as the place to go for kids doing school projects or moms sewing ...

When Kelly Atchison and her mom first heard that all Joann fabric and craft stores would ... There’s a Michaels and a Hobby Lobby, but Atchison said they just don’t have as good of a selection ...

She crochets outfits and blankets. She also sews and ... She said arts and crafts store Michaels and Hobby Lobby have "a small selection" of fabrics and yarn. "The selection that the other stores ...

Hobby Lobby or Michaels ... She makes blankets to give at baby showers, birthday parties and Christmas gatherings, and Joann serves as her go-to place for fabric. Eyeing the crowd at the checkout ...

As the retail chain begins to close its doors, craftsmen throughout the country are coming face-to-face with the new reality of an altered industry.

The loss of Joann's is a big hit to the Richmond crafting community. Here are local options where Richmond quilters, knitters, and crafters can go for supplies at a lower ...