And losing literally one of them almost inevitably causes a big headache.

So its time, apparently, to take strategic stock in your hobby, in case youre into handmade.

And this, most likely, means inevitablestaff layoffs.

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The remaining stores are expected to continue operating as usual.

As of 2021, when Joannwent publicon the Nasdaq market, it had over 23K employees.

At the time, the company claimed that American suppliers could not meet Joanns quality and volume needs.

Joann Fabric and Craft store exterior, with people walking, showing brick facade and parking area.

On the other hand, many respondersobviously those who regularly do craftscannot hide their sadness.

Other responders despaired at losing their craft supply havens

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Check out the results:

Shopper in Joann Fabrics aisle browsing craft supplies, highlighting upcoming store closures.

Colorful sewing thread spools on display at a Joann fabric and craft retailer.

Closed sign hanging on a door, related to Joann fabric and craft retailer store closures announcement.

ENicole comments on Joann Fabric And Craft retailer’s store closures, stating “Prices is too high,” with 3112 likes.

Commenter reacting to Joann, Fabric and Craft retailer’s pricing, expressing concern over high costs, received 2713 likes.

User comment expressing concern about Joann store closures, reading “please stay open for my mom.

Lilly Winslow433’s comment on Joann fabric retailer’s store closures, expressing shock over prices.

Comment on Joann store closures, mentioning crochet hook prices and bankruptcy.

Comment about Joann’s store closures, asking if there will be a clearance sale, with 600 likes.

Comment expressing frustration over Joann Fabric and Craft’s pricing.

A social media comment lamenting the closure of Joann, fabric and craft retailer.

User comment about Joann Fabric’s discounts and coupons with 110 likes.

Comment expressing sadness over Joann Fabric store closures, with 29 likes.

Lucid_Lass8 comments on Joann, Fabric retailer pricing, mentioning deals despite living paycheck to paycheck.

Tweet about Joann, Fabric and Craft retailer store remaining open, with user interactions shown.

Tweet expressing concern over a nearby Joann fabric and craft store closure with a sad emoji.

Tweet about Joann fabric and craft retailer store closures, discussing buying craft items before closure.

Tweet expressing sadness over Joann Fabric and Craft store closures and asking for the reason.

Tweet about Joann Fabric store closures, expressing sadness over upcoming local closures with crying emojis.