I have asked my local store manager why the aisles were full of fleece in July in Los Angeles … Archived Message
Posted by Lynne D  on February 25, 2025, 4:55 pm, in reply to "I live not far from the corporate offices and in the past have shopped a >>>" |
He agreed with me, but said corporate determined what should be in stores and local managers had no leeway. He said his store sold lots of cosplay type of fabrics and he was always begging for more or to get more of fabrics that had sold out but they ignored him. Sad but not surprising.
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- For those of us who sew for Gene, a previous announcement had Joann Fabrics >>> - Lynne D February 24, 2025, 5:08 pm
- I’m late to this discussion, but have been mourning this news for a few days. This is pretty much - Sue in ABQ March 2, 2025, 8:06 pm
- I’m so sad!
 - Jayne in Seattle February 28, 2025, 3:18 pm - This was such a huge outlet for many manufacturers... - Donna in FL February 26, 2025, 4:14 pm
- I don't sew much, but I do like the craft stuff at Joann's. I'm sad. - Megin in Bend February 26, 2025, 4:00 pm
- I nearly cried when Fabrics.com shut down. I'll be lost when Joann's closes. - Bryan February 26, 2025, 11:36 am
- Last Fall we were rejoicing as they combined the Ontario and Fontana JoAnns and opened a big - Geneboyz February 26, 2025, 11:19 am
- This reminds me of the brick and mortar doll stores of yesterday year. :( - GeneColleen February 25, 2025, 11:20 pm
- Although I buy most of my fa bric online, its sad to see the end of ... - Ivy in MA February 25, 2025, 4:42 pm
- I've not seen much selection locally in a long time and the other places to go here are a joke >>> - George in NC February 25, 2025, 2:12 pm
- Really bummed. Went into the store and tried to figure out what I’d - Gael February 25, 2025, 9:15 am
- I live not far from the corporate offices and in the past have shopped a >>> - Patsy aka Madra February 25, 2025, 9:00 am
- I have asked my local store manager why the aisles were full of fleece in July in Los Angeles … - Lynne D February 25, 2025, 4:55 pm
- Hear hear! - Dayle in Ohio February 25, 2025, 10:10 am
- Disappointed about this. I guess too few people sew anymore. A lost art? - Flamingomoon February 25, 2025, 8:12 am
- No more picking up a quick spool of thread. That will now take a 45 minute drive. - Lynne D February 24, 2025, 9:52 pm
- I was relieved earlier that our store was staying open. Now this sad news. I enjoy going there. - Lori N February 24, 2025, 9:21 pm
- Makes me really sad. I like to see and feel fabric before I buy. - Denise in MI February 24, 2025, 9:02 pm
- I've been shipping there since they were Cleveland Fabrics and I was in Home Ec <msg> - Ohiostar February 24, 2025, 7:22 pm
- Several of the online fabric stores let you swatch a fabric before buying. - Jackie_NJ February 24, 2025, 6:49 pm
- Such a bad situation. What fabric and sewing stores are left to browse? Everything can't be online - Ori February 24, 2025, 6:13 pm
- I am so saddened by this. Both Joann’s in my area are closing. I don’t know where else to get fabric - GeneColleen February 24, 2025, 6:01 pm
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