Crafters in the Milwaukee area may not have Joann Fabrics to shop at anymore, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have options.

After the official closure of all Joann Fabrics stores on May 31, many locally owned craft shops in the Milwaukee area have noticed increased sales.

With Joann stores closed in NC, Michaels now offers its fabric and sewing supplies. Find Big Twist yarn, sewing machines, and more in stores and online.

Since Joann’s bankruptcy and going-out-of-business sale that began earlier this year, 77% more consumers have been searching for fabric on the store’s website, Michaels.com, the company reported.

Michaels buys Joann brand, plans to expand crafting supply to meet demand The arts and crafts retailer is expanding its fabric, sewing supplies and more.

Joann fabric and craft stores will live on — sort of. Michaels announced Thursday it has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of Joann and plans to expand its fabric ...

NEW YORK -- Craft labels from the now-shuttered fabrics seller Joann are making their way to a new home: Michaels.

Michaels has acquired Joann's intellectual property and private label brands, including the popular "Big Twist" yarn line. Michaels plans to launch over 600 new fabric and sewing products ...