Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts

There are two stores (Sarasota, FL and Venice, FL) in our area. I only go into these stores if I am desperate as the clerks are unpleasant and there is never enough employees working to give the help the customers need. The check out counters are ridiculous, waiting lines are usually ten deep and one clerk.
I am so frustrated on each visit that I never intend to return, sadly I tried once more.
Sheila D 5÷09÷2015

The ladies at the cutting counter (Fabric) are experienced seamstresses, and are a great resource for questions. That said, they are also efficient when the line is long (which it is often.) Highly recommend the Jo-​Ann app for your smartphone as I try very hard never to pay full price for something here. They have a large supply of batting, but only buy it on sale as its cheaper full price at a couple of the local fabric boutique shops.

My family loves going here for the arts and crafts. I mainly go to get clay for the bonsai projects, but I’ve never been disappointed with the quality of their products or the friendly staff which is always nearby (ok, not always) to assist. Prices are extremely reasonable and supplies are seem plentiful. Also they seem to have one in every city so if you are travelling you can always pick up supplies like yarn or other items to satisfy your hobbies.

Went to this location with coupons, one for 40% off a regular priced item and one for 15% off entire purchase including regular and sale price items. We were buying fabric remnants and some buttons. The remnants were 50% off (sale item) and the buttons were regular price. The total was $ 36 and the 15% off coupon only took .96 cents off the entire purchase. When we asked why, the cashier spoke with the manager who proceeded to tell us that fabric was an exclusion (which was not true) and when I read her the exclusions and handed her the coupon she then said that because the remnants were clearance they were excluded. I asked what the difference in definition of sale item and clearance item was and she responded ‘in our terms they are different’. I didn’t realize that Joann Fabrics had their own retail dictionary. In the fine print, it also didn’t say anything about exclusion of clearance items. It never fails that you try to use a coupon THEY offer you and it doesn’t work. I’ll never go back to this location let alone another Joann Fabrics, those coupons are just a ploy to get you in the door and then you’re SOL.
The manager was impolite, unhelpful, and displayed poor communication. The remnants we were buying were for charity to make quilts for premature babies stuck in hospitals. It’s a shame she didn’t even give a chance to explain that before she walked away while we were still standing there.

Huge selection of Fabrics and some craft supplies. Half of Jo-​Ann Fabrics is fabrics so if you are into sewing (like my wife is now), this is the store for you. The prices are up there but they usually have a 40% off sale weekly. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

So much fabric in this store, I guess fitting for the name. Prices are good, a lot of discounts. The employees are extremely friendly and helpful. I will most likely be coming back.