Paramount season: St. Cloud's Paramount Center for the Arts brings new names, local favorites Jordyn Tomaszewski worked at fabric and craft retailer Joann in St. Cloud before opening 29 Stitches.

In February, fabrics and crafts retailer Joann announced it’s officially going out of business. After 80 years in the market, the company is closing its 800 stores nationwide in 49 states.

Joanne Morris, 81, of Naples, Florida, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and storyteller unexpectedly passed away June 14, 2025.

Joann supplier going out of business Design Group Americas, whose portfolio includes sewing pattern brands like McCalls, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue, was sold off in May for $1.

Joann warns of fake websites, urges customers to shop in-store only The company confirmed online shopping is unavailable during its liquidation.