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. I’ve ...

(CNN) – Michaels is jumping into the void left by the collapse of Joann Fabrics. Michaels announced it is buying the fabric retailer’s private label and drastically expanding its sewing selection.

Crafters across the country mourned as JoAnn Fabrics stores closed their doors forever. Sure, other craft stores are still thriving, but none of them come close to the fabric selection from JoAnn.