Quilting is a timeless craft that combines creativity, functionality, and the satisfaction of creating a handmade heirloom.

Amidst the nationwide shut down of all Joann Fabric locations, we've compiled a list of 12 craft store alternatives in the Fox Cities.

The art of quilting exemplifies this. The history of quilting – the stitching together of layers of fabric and padding – may date back as far as ancient Egypt. For much of its history, quilting was ...

When Joann Fabrics announced last month that it was shuttering all 800 of its stores, it was a blow to crafters and sewers ...

Just weeks after Joann Fabrics announced the closure of all the brand's stores, a new(ish) quilting supplies store has opened ...

A pair of German immigrants founded the company in 1943. It became a publicly traded company in 1969. Then it went private ...

The store features a wide selection of fabric, patterns, tools, books, and notions. They also offer sewing and gift items, according to its Facebook page. The quilt shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m ...

others cut fabric into squares or strips while a few others color coordinate fabrics for each quilt. "We're picky about the colors we choose," Smith said. Fabric is donated or purchased with funds ...