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· Whether it’s patterns or paper – once the supply chain resets around something else, it takes an extraordinary effort and market shift to rebuild it. That’s the real fragility of the supply chain – resilience is not built into it.
· With Joann’s closing stores, many sewists are looking for new places to buy patterns. This guide covers the best online shops and indie patterndesigners.
· It’s a sad day for crafters, quilters and makers of all kinds. JOANN Fabrics, the staple fabric store for many creatives, recently announced that all 800 of their stores will close this year.
· Based on historical data and industry trends, I would speculate that Joann’s next patternsale in 2025 will likely follow a similar pattern to previous years, with key sales events occurring around seasonal changes and major holidays.
· JoannFabrics has officially shut down all stores—and now the Big 4 sewingpattern brands (Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue, Butterick) are being liquidated. In this episode of Designers, Plants & Coffee, we break down what this means for sewists, designers, and the future of home sewing.
· A year after my expulsion from their headquarters, I was introduced to the “head of sewing” at Joann. Back to Ohio I went, filled with excitement and hope that the timing was better for the most powerful sewing-related retailer in the US to embrace the digital future.
· It’s a loss for many of us who relied on their vast selection for everything from basic supplies to specialty materials. While it’s certainly a sad turn of events, it’s also a unique opportunity for us to reflect on how we support smaller, independent fabric shops and online suppliers.
