Joann Fabrics Bankruptcy and Walmart Fabric (what this means for you)

Joann Fabrics filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. Makers, creators, and sewist, what are your local options? Joann fabrics has over 800 stores and Walmart has over 4600 stores in the US but not all of the stores carry fabric.
With a restructuring plan in the works for Joann Fabrics, many stores may stay open. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Some Walmarts carry fabric and some don’t. You may be able to find limited pre-cut packages in stores without fabric.
Public opinion varies about both of these stores.
Full disclosure- these are my thoughts a Byrd’s-Eye View!!!
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on sourcing fabric from local commercial box stores
Catch part 1 in the series here for a look at Hobby Lobby • Joann Fabrics and Hobb...
Catch Part 2 in the series here for a look at Michaels • Buying fabric from Mic...
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[@YogaByrdSews]

Do you shop for fabric at Walmart?

[@GigiSpruill]

Yes! In a crunch.

[@sherrillsturm7240]

I shop at Walmart online, as I do with JoAnn. Walmart's stock seems empty on the things I want, so I have to return over and over. JoAnn is more expensive, though.

[@YogaByrdSews]

@@sherrillsturm7240 I shop online as well in addition to picking up small things from Joann’s. My online go to spot is Minerva

[@YogaByrdSews]

@@GigiSpruill it’s great to have options

[@Kenna198]

I would love to but good luck finding someone to help you

[@reneemills8020]

This has been a cool series. Let’s all hope for the best for Joanns

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thanks for rocking with me

[@cherylrivera7115]

Wal-Mart has its good and not so good points. Good. All notions way cheaper and same brands as Joann's. The fabric is decent. I make bags and house stuff like place mats, napkins, and a rare quilt. My only complaints are fabric is only marked down for clearance and no one is ever at the cutting table.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for watching and for the feedback

[@hersheyqueenlisa]

Even with the sales JoAnn’s is too expensive. They have hiked their prices too high for me.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Have you tried online stores? I love Minerva and their quality of great

[@Adrianac313]

I have tried to purchase fabric at Walmart and there is never anyone around to cut fabric. I even asked several employees and no one ever came.

[@YogaByrdSews]

That’s Walmart for you

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

I do shop for fabric at Walmart, but only online now. There is never anyone at the cutting counter and no way to call for someone. I have found both the Waverly brand and the Pioneer Woman brand to be quality fabric.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve never seen anyone at the cutting table either

[@Sharon-pb7so]

Waverly fabric is the only truly decent fabric walmart sells. It feels ok, smooth not rough. Their other fabric is lousy and cheaply made.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for sharing and watching

[@CaliCreativeDJC]

I shop both stores. I worked at Jo Ann's when it was House of Fabrics in the early 1980s. They have evolved into a real 1 stop shop for people who sew and do crafts. I live in Los Angeles County, and have access to several Walmart and Jo Ann's stores. Walmart is good for certain fabric and supplies, however in my opinion, no store could replace Jo Ann's overall. I hope they are able to remain open and in business.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for watching and for sharing

[@Angelmomclub]

This is apples and oranges... Limited selection at Walmart. No selection... BUT cheaper prices on what you can manage to find. However MY Walmart has almost completely gotten rid of fabric now. No more bolts of fabric and no more cutting or service 🙁 (only small prepackaged pieces of fabric). Hope Joann survives ❤ there are NO OTHER fabric stores left in my area 😢

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thanks for watching and commenting and stay tuned as I explore other places

[@checkitoutwithcarmella-t1526]

I love the comparisons. And yeah, here to I've seen empty shelving. I love this review. Thank-you!

[@YogaByrdSews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@checkitoutwithcarmella-t1526]

@@YogaByrdSews Its so difficult to keep up with all the changes now a days!

[@YogaByrdSews]

@@checkitoutwithcarmella-t1526 very true

[@user-ec7fb1in9n]

Like JoAnna's fabric much better than Wal marts. Their fabrics are of a better quality.More patterns to chose from and many fabrics to make clothing from.

[@YogaByrdSews]

I agree

[@TheYellowrose21]

Perhaps a better comparison would be to Hobby lobby than to Walmart. At least HL has some other fabrics besides cotton and polar fleece.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Check out the review I did of hobby lobby

[@peepers4763]

Thanks 🙏🏼. I do not shop Walmart but nice to know it has stuff to sew with.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Love having options

[@user-yf8cw1wb3x]

Thank you for the walk through

[@YogaByrdSews]

My pleasure

[@momistaken]

Well, Walmart is ok for the standard notions but I don’t buy their fabrics. The quilt shops in my area have all closed so I will be shopping online. I feel that Connecting Threads is the best online shop for me. It’s an American company and I believe the cotton is grown in America. I could be wrong about the cotton, (at 74 my memory is fading, lol!) Anyway, their fabric is great, I’ve been working with solids a lot lately, the selection is good and the shipping is quick. There are also Etsy shops selling the full range of fabrics. I’m sorry that Joanne’s is in trouble and I hope they can re-structure and keep some stores open.My heart goes out to the employees that loose their jobs!

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for watching. I hope Joann’s is able to restructure in a way that would be good for employees and customers

[@virginiahebda7255]

I do occasionally shop Walmart for fabric mostly becasue it's much closer. was verydisappointed at Christmas, absolutely NO Christmas fabric to be found. Also love Joann's; their selection is huge and quality fabric. hope they don't disappear.

[@YogaByrdSews]

I’m hoping Joann’s is able to pull out of it’s current financial situation too

[@Patternsby.Dee.]

I hope Joann’s will upgrade soon on there older locations bc the one in Greenbelt MD needs some love.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Me too. It’s overdue

[@GerriBauer]

The Wal-Mart near me used to have a fabric section like the one in the video. Last year they downsized to precuts and a handful of bolts. Their Waverly fabrics are nice but if I want yardage I have to get it online. The closest JoAnn’s had a lot of empty shelves even before bankruptcy!

[@YogaByrdSews]

Hoping the restructuring will make a difference

[@GerriBauer]

@@YogaByrdSews Me too

[@YogaByrdSews]

❤️

[@cynthiaoneill2929]

I wish my Walmart looked like yours. ❤

[@YogaByrdSews]

Stay tuned and I check out a few more

[@reginamoreno267]

Hobby lobby stop doing coupons, but they have all fabric on sale every other week 40% off . I have reverted to buying fabric by mail. Moods and Fabric Hut.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for watching. I’ve purchased fabric from Mood fabric, but never from fabric hut. I’ll have to give them a look.

[@lynnboatwright4000]

The correct information is that Joanne filed chapter 11 on a Wednesday and was purchased on a Thursday. Walmart could not ever compare to Joan. I don’t like Post like this because it is false information and one fabric store that is left. We are all feeling blessed to have it and will frequent it!

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thanks for watching my Byrd’s eye view

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

I can tell you right now…. Walmart fabric can NOT compare with JoAnn’s fabric! I’ve been sewing for years and every time I used fabric from Walmart I wound up having issues. And the quality of their fabric leaves a lot to be desired too.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for watching and for that feedback

[@karena.2416]

Never have a problem with Walmart fabric.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thank you for sharing and watching

[@mizzivory3510]

My Wal-Mart did away with all their fabric on bolts. They only carry the prepackaged 1 and 2 yard cuts. Very disappointing!

[@YogaByrdSews]

It seems to be inconsistent from one location to another

[@Sharon-pb7so]

My Joann's is great and I hope it stays a long time. It's a 2 story store and very well organized. It's in Novi, Mi.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Wow a two level Joann’s ❤️

[@charlenelundquist3512]

You're lucky. My Walmart has cut their fabric department.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Doesn’t seem to be consistency across the country

[@niajones8587]

Thank you

[@YogaByrdSews]

My pleasure

[@galaxygaming1011]

I like your differences between the two stores but given I would probably shop at Joanne’s than Walmart. The two Walmart stores we have took out the fabric. There are still notions that if you need in a pinch. I crossstitch so if I need some skeins I have to go to Joanne’s, Hobby Lobby or Michaels. Walmart scaled over half down on their skeins of thread for crossstitch. I go in there quite frequently looking for thread and they dont have it. I have to wait to go to the other stores. They are in different county. Of course if you’re looking for white, black or ecru, they usually have it. Above all though I like Hobby Lobby the best. We just recently got that store.Michaels was the one I always shopped at, but it’s changed some. Overall Joanne’s is a good store.

[@YogaByrdSews]

Love this information- check out the Walmart fabric review I did 😊

[@yvonnebrownlie8146]

Our Walmarts in Florida only have precut fabric

[@YogaByrdSews]

The Walmart fabric section is inconsistent from store to store and state to state. Thank you for watching

[@toniwilson3827]

I ❤ Joanns fabrics 😊

[@YogaByrdSews]

😊

[@laurymacauley5948]

Our store in Reno isn’t very big and needs updating badly. Looks ancient.

[@YogaByrdSews]

It’s seems to be so inconsistent

[@dannadepperschmidt3381]

4:26 Joann’s always has everything on a small markdown so I can never use a 40% off coupon. Hmmm. The paints r not artist quality. Cheap brands for a high price.

[@YogaByrdSews]

If you happen to be military or a teacher, you can get a small discount on top of other discounts

[@Yasha4life]

Thanks for sharing…. I visited Walmart and checked out their fabric. I was so not impressed. The quality is not very good. I have used it for hot pads and mask during the pandemic but for quilts and clothing, I would pass.

[@YogaByrdSews]

I agree. I think it’s pretty basic

[@Patternsby.Dee.]

Yesssss it is 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@YogaByrdSews]

😊

[@1949becky]

Walmart never has fabric sales

[@YogaByrdSews]

Prices are pretty low

[@jomeyer13]

mine have less fabric why did it fail//prices quality?

[@YogaByrdSews]

I’ll be digging more, stay tuned

[@NappyRelease]

My Walmart no longer has cut fabric

[@YogaByrdSews]

Definitely inconsistent from city to city

[@rhondastory6825]

Are Walmart doesn't carry fabric , Wilmington oh

[@Yasha4life]

How far are you from the Columbus area? Pretty much all of our stores have fabric. FYI

[@YogaByrdSews]

Seems to vary from place to place

[@annettelew2691]

My Cary NC Joanne is very much needed/Wal-Mart is NOT my go to place for anything sewing or quilting

[@YogaByrdSews]

Always good to have options- thanks for sharing

[@jomeyer13]

not much though!

[@YogaByrdSews]

Not enough variety for me

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

So you’re one of a very small group of lucky people….

[@YogaByrdSews]

I do wish for more options

[@firedawgysgirl5216]

I Hate walmart. I refuse to shop there. Their fabric set up has changed and it's Horrible. I like Joanns n Hobby Lobby for fabric

[@YogaByrdSews]

Appreciate having options

[@bethbrown3730]

Hate Walmarts

[@YogaByrdSews]

Thanks for watching

[@user-ul3ls3ek8c]

No such word as sewing. Its seamstress.

[@TheRozylass]

It's a new word, maybe a blend of sewer and artist. I'm old-fashioned too and prefer seamstress. But I don't make a big deal about it.

[@sherrillsturm7240]

Since nobody says "seamster," and tailor is a different skill entirely, Im fine with sewist. Seamstress has been a profession, and I'm not a professional, so the "home sewist" title describes me better.

[@YogaByrdSews]

I consider myself a sewist - a combo of art and sewing. I believe everyone chooses what speaks to them

[@YogaByrdSews]

@@TheRozylass yup a mix of artistry and sewing

[@YogaByrdSews]

@@sherrillsturm7240 ❤️