Despite this trend encouraging folks to embrace the joy and efforts of DIY-ing, this surge in interest hasn’t been enough to keep Joann comfortably afloat. Now, crafters in Lane County will have only one Joann store available to them locally.

Joann, the retailer famously known for selling fabrics and crafts, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint.

Joann Fabrics is closing over a dozen Bay Area stores amid bankruptcy, leaving crafters with fewer options as the company faces possible liquidation.

Skechers recorded record revenue in 2024 — $8.97 billion — a 12.5% increase from the year prior, according to reports. It has also created partnership deals with legendary sports stars, including like English soccer star Harry Kane, opened new stores — and plans to open as many as 200 stores in 2025 alone, The Street reports.

Crafts and fabric retailer Joann plans to close around 500 stores, or roughly half its total, as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

Bankrupt crafts and fabric retailer Joann Inc. is set to begin final sales and closing stores after obtaining court approval on Friday.

Last month, the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time within a year.