Key takeaways
- Reporting says Joann filed for bankruptcy a second time in January 2025, closed its remaining stores by the end of May 2025, and sold its intellectual property and private labels to Michaels, but not its stores.
- The Joann website redirects visitors to a Michaels welcome page for former Joann customers. Joann gift cards, coupons and reward points should not be assumed to carry over; confirm with Michaels if you hold any.
- Michaels is described as running weekly coupons and a rewards program. Terms are on its official pages and change often.
- Other routes include warehouse and online fabric sellers, big-box craft stores, independent quilt shops, remnant bins and secondhand fabric.
- Be cautious with sites claiming “verified Joann codes”. They cannot work for a retailer that no longer sells.
There are no active Joann Fabrics coupons to find, because the chain closed all of its stores in 2025 and its website no longer takes orders. Michaels bought Joann’s brands and private labels, and former Joann shoppers are now directed to Michaels for fabric, yarn and sewing supplies. Any page still advertising a “Joann promo code” is out of date. This guide explains what happened, what offers actually exist for sewists and crafters today, and how to plan fabric purchases so you pay less per project.
Quick answer
- Reporting says Joann filed for bankruptcy a second time in January 2025, closed its remaining stores by the end of May 2025, and sold its intellectual property and private labels to Michaels, but not its stores.
- The Joann website redirects visitors to a Michaels welcome page for former Joann customers. Joann gift cards, coupons and reward points should not be assumed to carry over; confirm with Michaels if you hold any.
- Michaels is described as running weekly coupons and a rewards program. Terms are on its official pages and change often.
- Other routes include warehouse and online fabric sellers, big-box craft stores, independent quilt shops, remnant bins and secondhand fabric.
- Be cautious with sites claiming “verified Joann codes”. They cannot work for a retailer that no longer sells.
Ways to save on fabric and craft supplies now
| Method | How it works | Who qualifies | Limits and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaels coupons | The retailer publishes coupons on a regular basis, often through its app, email or website | Any shopper, with some offers for members | Terms and exclusions are on each coupon; some items are excluded from percent-off offers |
| Michaels Rewards | A loyalty program that Michaels is reported to run on every purchase | Members | Confirm earning and redemption on the official page |
| Hobby store weekly coupon | Other craft chains publish a weekly offer | Anyone | Often limited to one regular-priced item |
| Online fabric sellers | Online-only sellers and wholesalers sell by the yard with sale sections and remnants | Anyone | Order swatches first, since color and drape vary on screen |
| Independent quilt and fabric shops | Local shops run sales, club cards and clearance tables | Local customers | Fabric prices per yard may be higher, though quality and advice are better |
| Remnants and end-of-bolt cuts | Short lengths sold at a lower price per yard | Anyone making small items | Check width, grain and any flaws before cutting |
| Secondhand fabric | Estate sales, thrift stores, guild swaps and community groups | Anyone | Wash before use and check for odors, damage and fiber content |
| Pattern sales | Pattern companies hold periodic sales for printed and digital patterns | Anyone | Check size ranges and licensing for digital patterns |
What happened to Joann, in brief
Reporting from major outlets says Joann entered Chapter 11 a second time in early 2025, closed a first wave of stores by the end of April and the rest by the end of May. In early June, Michaels announced it had acquired Joann’s intellectual property and private-label brands, such as a well-known yarn line, without taking over the physical stores. Michaels later brought Joann branding into its stores and website, and describes carrying fabric, yarn and sewing supplies online and in its stores.
The key lesson for coupon hunters is that a name can survive a closure while its promotions do not. A “Joann” label on a product at Michaels is a product line, not a sign that old Joann coupons are accepted. Any rule for using a coupon is set by whichever retailer is selling the item today.
If you still hold a Joann gift card or reward
This is the most common reader question, and we cannot give a guaranteed answer. Check the following in order.
- Read the Michaels welcome page for former Joann customers. It is the official statement of what the successor retailer is offering.
- Look at the back of your gift card for a customer service number or site and check whether that service is still active.
- Ask Michaels customer service whether it honors the card. Do not assume it will.
- If you paid for something with a card that never arrived or was cancelled, contact the card issuer or the bankruptcy claims process listed in public court notices.
- Keep records of balances, order numbers and any messages in case a claim is possible.
Be wary of anyone offering to buy, sell or “unlock” Joann balances. Those offers are a common scam pattern around closures.
Planning yardage so you do not overbuy
The biggest saving in sewing is not a coupon; it is buying the right amount. Fabric is sold by the yard, and extra yardage is wasted money. Use the pattern envelope or digital instructions as your starting point, then adjust for the width of the fabric you pick.
A simple method
- Find the yardage chart for your size and view. Charts list different lengths by fabric width, such as a narrower and a wider option.
- Pick the column that matches the width of your chosen fabric. Wider fabric often needs less length.
- Add allowance for shrinkage. Natural fibers such as cotton and linen can shrink in the first wash, so many sewists add a small margin or pre-wash and then recut calculations.
- Add a margin for pattern matching. Stripes, plaids and large prints can need extra length so pieces line up.
- Count notions: thread, zippers, interfacing, buttons and elastic. These can add more than you expect.
| Project | Where savings usually come from | Common waste |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner tote or pillow | Remnants and cut-offs | Buying a full bolt-length when a remnant would do |
| Garment | Wide fabric, correct yardage, coupons on notions | Forgetting shrinkage and cutting a size too tight |
| Quilt | Sale bundles, backing on clearance, scraps | Mixing fabrics of different quality that wear unevenly |
| Costume | Budget fabrics with good drape, thrifted pieces | Buying specialty fabrics for a one-time use |
| Home decor | Wide-width upholstery or drapery fabric on sale | Using lightweight fabric where durability is required |
| Yarn project | Larger skeins, store coupons on yarn lines | Running out because of dye-lot differences |
Yarn and dye lots
If you knit or crochet, buy all the yarn you need for a project in one go and check that the dye lot matches across skeins. A cheaper skein from a different batch can show a visible color change in the work. Ask whether the store can reserve extra skeins, and keep labels until the project is finished.
Choosing fabric by fiber and use
Price per yard hides differences in how fabrics wear. Matching the fiber to the project avoids the most expensive mistake, which is remaking something because the fabric was wrong. This table gives a general guide, not a rulebook; always read the bolt label or product description for fiber content and care.
| Fabric type | Good for | Money-saving tip | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quilting cotton | Quilts, bags, simple garments, face masks | Buy backing and basics during sales and use coupons on the featured prints | Cheap cotton can be thin and shift when washed |
| Cotton knit and jersey | T-shirts, loungewear | Buy remnants for kids’ clothes | Needs ballpoint needles and stretch allowance |
| Linen and linen blends | Summer garments, home textiles | Look for end-of-season clearance | Wrinkles and shrinks; wash before cutting |
| Fleece and flannel | Blankets, pajamas, winter wear | Buy early in autumn when selection is best, and in late winter for clearance | Pilling on low-quality fleece |
| Polyester satin and chiffon | Costumes, linings, event wear | Use thrifted garments as fabric sources | Fraying and slipping make cutting harder |
| Home decor or upholstery | Cushions, curtains, chairs | Wide bolts and clearance pieces | Needs a heavy needle and sometimes special thread |
Notions are where the budget leaks
Thread, zippers, elastic, interfacing and buttons are bought in small amounts and add up. Buy thread in neutral colors in larger spools, pick zippers by length from a multipack when your pattern allows, and keep a notions box so that you reuse buttons and trims from worn-out clothing. Coupons on notions often save more than a coupon on fabric because notions are marked up more.
Community routes
Sewing and quilting guilds, local buy-nothing groups, school sales and estate listings are good sources of fabric and patterns. People closing a craft room often give away yardage. Treat what you find as raw material: wash it, check fiber content with a burn test only if you know how to do so safely, and discard anything with mildew.
A worked example: a lined tote bag
Say a pattern calls for a yard of outer fabric, a yard of lining, a half yard of interfacing and a pair of handles. Start with a stash check: do you already own lining or interfacing? If you do, you only buy the outer fabric. Next, decide whether a remnant meets the pattern’s cutting layout, because a remnant sold as a short length can cost far less than a full cut. Then check a printable coupon or app coupon for the one regular-priced item left, usually the handles or a specialty interfacing. Finally, compare the final total with the price of a ready-made tote of similar quality. If the tote costs about the same, the value of sewing is in the skill and the design, not the savings, and that is fine as long as you expected it.
The same thinking applies to larger projects. Write a short list with what you own, what you must buy, and what could be substituted, then apply discounts to the must-buy list. Planning first and using a coupon second beats wandering the aisles with a coupon in hand.
Where to compare prices
Compare the total cost per project and not just the price per yard. A cheaper fabric that frays badly or pills may mean redoing the project. Order swatches before placing a large online order, since photographs rarely capture weight or drape. Check shipping charges, which can be high for heavy fabric, and look for minimum cut lengths. Local shops sometimes match the quality you cannot judge online, and their staff can help with fabric choice. Compare also with large general retailers that carry basic fabric and notions in some stores.
Stacking and timing
Craft retailers typically allow one coupon per item or per order and exclude some brands, sale items, machines and special orders. Rewards and coupons may or may not combine, depending on the rules printed on each coupon. Seasonal timing matters too: fabric for holiday projects goes on sale after the season, while back-to-school and costume season push demand up in late summer. Buying out of season is the classic way to save if you can store the fabric.
- Read the exclusion list before building a basket around a coupon.
- Ask whether the store accepts digital coupons at the register or only through the app.
- Look at clearance end caps and remnant tables first, then apply a coupon to full-price items you cannot find on sale.
- Wash and press fabric before cutting, so shrinkage does not eat into what you bought.
Coupon and promo code mistakes to avoid
- Using Joann codes. The retailer has closed, so such codes are unusable or fake.
- Trusting resale of gift cards. Balance sales on marketplaces after a closure are risky.
- Buying fabric without swatches. Online color and weight can differ from your expectations.
- Chasing a coupon with a spending minimum. Extra supplies cost more than the saving if you do not use them.
- Ignoring fabric width. Narrow fabric needs more yardage, which changes the price per project.
- Using code generators. They cannot create valid coupons and may capture personal information.
How we researched this
This guide is based on the brand’s official pages and independent reporting named below; offers change, so confirm on the brand’s site or app before ordering. We do not publish unverified codes.
Sources
- Michaels welcome page for former Joann customers
- ABC10 report on Michaels acquiring Joann brands
- THV11 report on Michaels bringing Joann branding into stores
- Wikipedia entry for JoAnn Fabrics
- FinanceBuzz article on alternatives to Joann
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any Joann coupons left?
No active ones. The chain closed in 2025 and its website redirects to Michaels, so Joann promo codes are out of date.
Did Michaels buy Joann?
Reporting says Michaels bought Joann’s intellectual property and private labels, not its stores. It now sells fabric and sewing supplies under its own coupons and rewards.
Can I use my Joann gift card at Michaels?
We cannot confirm that. Ask Michaels customer service directly and keep your card details.
Where can I find cheap fabric now?
Compare Michaels coupons, other craft chains’ weekly offers, online fabric sellers, remnants, local shops and secondhand fabric.
Does Michaels have a rewards program?
Reporting says yes. Read the current terms on its official page, since earning rates change.
Are Joann-branded products still sold?
Some private-label lines are reported to be available at Michaels. Their prices and offers are set by Michaels.
How do I avoid overbuying fabric?
Use the pattern yardage chart for your fabric width, add a small allowance for shrinkage and pattern matching, and count notions separately.
Is it safe to buy discounted Joann gift cards?
It is risky, because balances may not be honored. Avoid such purchases unless the retailer confirms they are valid.
Last updated: October 2026
