JOANN Fabrics opened in Cleveland, Ohio. And, for generations, it was the go-to place for sewing enthusiasts and crafters alike. It was the place where daughters shopped with their mothers for prom dress fabric,

I was surprised, and I was disappointed. I think any time a shop or a business closes in Bismarck, it’s a sad day for us. It’s one less option. And, there are people who depend on those places."

For many Joann faithfuls, though — serious hobbyists such as knitters, quilters and sewists of all levels — the closures represent something sadder and more significant: the loss of easily accessible materials, of community, and of a gateway to handicrafts.

Joann fabric and craft stores are all closing, including 3 in Mississippi. What we know about gift cards, online shopping, when stores will close.

Shoppers across America are furious at Joann Fabric as they begin to wind down their business and close all 800 locations. The reason they’re mad is that Joann is refusing to accept any gift cards that were purchased for use at their stores,