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Joann.com

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores :: Selection. Inspiration. Community -- Anytime!

About Me

Founded in February 1943 as Cleveland Fabrics, Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts Stores has provided guests with ideas and inspiration for more than 65 years. Today, Joann.com continues the tradition by featuring free craft project idea sheets, instructions, patterns, tips and guidelines under Projects & More .

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Be sure to Subscribe to our Blog to receive notice when free, fun and funky projects or inspirational ideas are posted to Jo-Ann's "Let's Get Crafty" MySpace blog.

My Interests

Providing inspiration and know-how to artists, crafters and do-it-yourself enthusiasts is our mission. Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores' interests include:

-- Sewing (hand & machine)
-- Quilting
-- Embroidery & cross-stitch
-- Knitting, crocheting & weaving
-- Scrapbooking & photography
-- Card making & rubber stamping
-- Cooking & candy making
-- Baking & cake decorating
-- Entertaining & party planning
-- Floral design
-- Home & holiday decorating
-- Woodworking & pottery making
-- Decorative painting
-- Fine art drawing & painting
-- Jewelry making & beading

Anything else crafty & creative!

I'd like to meet:

Artists, sewers, knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, jewelry makers, sculptors, photographers...basically crafters of all kinds!

Get social with Jo-Ann

Join our Online Community -- join in discussions, share projects in the community gallery and meet fellow crafters from across the country.Add us as a Friend on Facebook Become a Fan on Facebook Get Inspired by Jo-Ann on Flickr Sign Up to Become a Preferred Customer And, of course, Add us as a MySpace Friend

Television:

HGTV, DIY, Food Network

Books:

Books are awesome! And, there are so many great, crafty books out there now! How do you pick?!

Heroes:

So many people doing so many cool, clever and caring things.

Here are just a few favorites:

-- Debbie Mumm
-- Christopher Lowell
-- M'Liss Rae Hawley
-- Candace Olson
-- Martha Stewart


Charities that rock include
(but aren't limited to) the
American Heart Association

My Blog

INSPIRATION: "I Bid You Welcome"

On this date in 1882, Béla Ferenc DezsQ Blaskó was born in Lugos, then part of Austria-Hungary, near the western border of Transylvania. Does his name ring any bells? How about one of his famous lines...
Posted by Joann.com on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:08:00 PST

PROMO: A Grand Day

Today three brand new Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores will open their doors, offering local arts and craft enthusiasts a wide selection of inspiration and the tools and supplies needed for projects ran...
Posted by Joann.com on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:02:00 PST

INSPIRATION: The Envelope Please

They enable us to share birthday, anniversary and get well wishes or offer sympathy, encouragement and congratulations to family and friends. They say "Hello from across the miles," "goodbye and goo...
Posted by Joann.com on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:14:00 PST

PROJECT/PROMO: Shop & Sew as National Sewing Month Comes to a Close

The end of September is fast approaching -- where did it go? It seems like National Sewing Month just started yesterday, and now it is almost over. But, we're not ready to say goodbye just yet! Check ...
Posted by Joann.com on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:25:00 PST

INSPIRATION: Sew Crafty

Stitches are without a doubt functional, but they can be so much fun too! They embellish and decorate and even become works of art all on their own. Especially when celebrating National Sewing Month, ...
Posted by Joann.com on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:24:00 PST

PROMO: Save on Jo-Ann Creative University Classes

Classes are a great way to build your creative skills and make new friends. If you've been wanting to check a Jo-Ann class in sewing, quilting or cake decorating, now is a great time to try one out a...
Posted by Joann.com on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:38:00 PST

PROMO: Celebrate National Sewing Month with Jo-Ann

September is National Sewing Month! Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is celebrating National Sewing Month all month with a special page on Joann.com that features project ideas, sewing machine compariso...
Posted by Joann.com on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:45:00 PST

PROJECT: Christmas in July :: Crafting Ahead for a Merry Christmas

It takes time to craft all those warm and wonderful holiday decorations and handmade, heartfelt Christmas gifts. Now is the perfect time to begin thinking, planning and crafting ahead. That's why&nbs...
Posted by Joann.com on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:05:00 PST

PROJECT: Hurray for Red, White and Blue Cupcakes!

Tasty red, white and blue cupcakes will be a blast at your Fourth of July bash! Whether a backyard barbecue or family picnic in the park, cupcakes are a great portable dessert that need no knives or ...
Posted by Joann.com on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:49:00 PST

PROJECT: Celebrate Summer with a Fun and Tasty Sunshine Cake!

Open up your oven and let the sunshine come up with a fun and tasty cake and cookie combination created using a dome-shaped pan and easy to cut cookie "sunrays." Perfect for a party poolside or a...
Posted by Joann.com on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:13:00 PST