JOANN closed in Iowa: where to buy fabric now

All 13 JOANN stores in Iowa have closed. For half of them, an independent fabric store or quilt shop is open within 2.0 mi; 92% have one within 10 miles. The biggest gap is in Mason City, where the nearest independent shop is 19.4 mi away.

Last updated October 8, 2026. Distances are straight-line.

Browse all 174 fabric stores in Iowa.

Former JOANN stores in Iowa and the nearest fabric stores

Former JOANN in Ames

632 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

  1. Hobby Lobby, Ames: 0.1 mi · 4.4★ (989) · chain
  2. Quilting Connection, Ames: 0.4 mi · 4.8★ (44) · independent
  3. The Knittery Nook & Fibre Co., Ames: 0.4 mi · 4.8★ (27) · independent

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Former JOANN in Ankeny

1205 SE 16th Ct Ste 200, Ankeny, IA 50021

  1. Michaels, Ankeny: 0.1 mi · 4.2★ (843) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Ankeny: 1.6 mi · 4.6★ (137) · chain
  3. Quilter's Cupboard, Ankeny: 2.0 mi · 4.9★ (253) · independent

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Former JOANN in Burlington

3200 E Agency St Suite 110, Burlington, IA 52601

  1. Hobby Lobby, Burlington: 0.4 mi · 4.5★ (1231) · chain
  2. Sew N Sew Shop, Burlington: 0.6 mi · 4.4★ (20) · independent
  3. The Charmed Needle, Burlington: 1.9 mi · 4.9★ (7) · independent

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Former JOANN in Cedar Rapids

255 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

  1. Hobby Lobby, Cedar Rapids: 0.3 mi · 4.4★ (1519) · chain
  2. West Side Sewing, Cedar Rapids: 0.3 mi · 4.4★ (50) · independent
  3. Michaels, Marion: 0.4 mi · 4.2★ (1109) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Lady Liberty Quilting (2.5 mi)

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Former JOANN in Clive

9999 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325

  1. Campus T-Shirt Quilts, Clive: 0.4 mi · 5.0★ (27) · independent
  2. Michaels, West Des Moines: 1.0 mi · 4.2★ (1922) · chain
  3. Creekside Quilting, Urbandale: 1.5 mi · 4.1★ (63) · independent

Former JOANN in Council Bluffs

3271 Marketplace Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

  1. The Quilty Pleasure, Council Bluffs: 1.2 mi · 4.2★ (5) · independent
  2. Hobby Lobby, Council Bluffs: 1.9 mi · 4.5★ (1547) · chain
  3. Modern Quilter at The Quilt Studio, Omaha: 6.0 mi · 4.0★ (30) · independent

Former JOANN in Davenport

902 W Kimberly Rd Suite 41, Davenport, IA 52806

  1. Hobby Lobby, Davenport: 3.3 mi · 4.5★ (1294) · chain
  2. Pound and Inch Fabric and Sewing Store, Moline: 5.1 mi · 4.5★ (17) · independent
  3. Roseline Fashion, Rock Island: 5.8 mi · 5.0★ (5) · independent

Former JOANN in Des Moines

5034 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

  1. Hobby Lobby (1160 E Army Post Rd), Des Moines: 0.6 mi · 4.5★ (1555) · chain
  2. The Iowa Quilt Block, West Des Moines: 6.2 mi · 4.8★ (83) · independent
  3. RExpress & Skills Training LLC, Des Moines: 6.4 mi · 5.0★ (1) · independent

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Former JOANN in Dubuque

2600 Dodge St Suite A-4, Dubuque, IA 52003

  1. Hobby Lobby, Dubuque: 1.6 mi · 4.5★ (1210) · chain
  2. Cotton Cabin, Dubuque: 1.9 mi · 4.8★ (35) · independent
  3. Michaels, Dubuque: 3.0 mi · 4.3★ (512) · chain

Former JOANN in Iowa City

1676 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA 52240

  1. NaNa's African Boutiqe and Gift Shop, Iowa City: 1.6 mi · 5.0★ (840) · independent
  2. Curry Quilts Co, Coralville: 5.0 mi · independent
  3. Hobby Lobby, Coralville: 5.2 mi · 4.4★ (1201) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Cotton Creek Mill (8.6 mi)

Former JOANN in Mason City

500 Indianhead Dr, Mason City, IA 50401

  1. Hobby Lobby, Mason City: 1.5 mi · 4.5★ (1048) · chain
  2. Quality Quilts, Kensett: 14.8 mi · 5.0★ (2) · independent
  3. WashTub Quilts, Klemme: 19.4 mi · 4.3★ (6) · independent

Former JOANN in Muscatine

1903 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761

  1. The Little Red Hen, Muscatine: 1.3 mi · 4.6★ (159) · independent
  2. Neal's Vacuum & Sewing Center, Muscatine: 1.9 mi · 4.9★ (45) · independent
  3. Ballantyne Quilt Design, Muscatine: 2.7 mi · independent

Former JOANN in Waterloo

1407 Flammang Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702

  1. Hobby Lobby, Waterloo: 0.1 mi · 4.4★ (935) · chain
  2. Sandy's Quick Quilts, Waterloo: 1.8 mi · 5.0★ (2) · independent
  3. Hobby Lobby, Cedar Falls: 5.8 mi · 4.5★ (766) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Crazy To Quilt Shop (8.3 mi)

JOANN closed all its US stores by the end of May 2025 (sources). Store data from Google business listings; see methodology.