Release Date: April 8, 2025
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)

Today, we’re diving into the fall of JoAnn Fabrics—an iconic name in the sewing and crafting world. Whether you were a loyal customer or just popped in for an emergency spool of thread, Joann’s impact on sewists, crafters, and makers can’t be ignored. So… what happens now?

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
 🔹 JoAnn’s closure & its ripple effect—what it means for the sewing industry
 🔹 How the loss of Joann affects new sewists, small businesses, and hobbyists
 🔹 The cosplay & anime maker community—Audra shares insights on how JoAnn played a major role in this space
 🔹 Icebreaker: Our first and last JoAnn’s experiences (share yours in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group!)
🔹 You Love to See It—wrapping up on a positive note!

🎧 Join the Conversation!
 💬 Share your first & last Joann’s experience in the Sewcial Sewists Facebook group under today’s episode thread!

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🔜 Next Week: Episode 5—Sewing Room Must-Haves! The tools we can’t live without… and the ones we wish we never bought!

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