Sew What's New in 2009? A Lot Apparently

It’s no secret that crafts are going strong during the recession. It’s the thing to do while anxiously awaiting news about a job or to make time pass when you’ve been laid off. Jo-Ann Stores, the go-to source for fabric, patterns and notions, for many Americans has managed to stay afloat even while other chains have shut down. “Sales in our core sewing and craft categories were actually holding up quite well,” Darrell Webb, Joanne’s President & Chief Executive Officer said of the chain’s third quarter during a