JOANN closed in Louisiana: where to buy fabric now

All 7 JOANN stores in Louisiana have closed. For half of them, an independent fabric store or quilt shop is open within 2.1 mi; 86% have one within 10 miles. The biggest gap is in Slidell, where the nearest independent shop is 16.2 mi away.

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

Browse all 101 fabric stores in Louisiana.

Former JOANN stores in Louisiana and the nearest fabric stores

Former JOANN in Alexandria

1804 MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301

  1. Hobby Lobby, Alexandria: 1.1 mi · 4.6★ (1686) · chain
  2. Camo Formal and A - Z Sewing, Pineville: 7.2 mi · 5.0★ (10) · independent
  3. Aunt Nell's Quilt Shop, Pineville: 8.6 mi · 4.9★ (36) · independent

Former JOANN in Baton Rouge

10545 S Mall Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  1. P. Tree Textiles, Baton Rouge: 0.9 mi · 4.2★ (13) · independent
  2. Hobby Lobby (10881 Industriplex Blvd), Baton Rouge: 1.1 mi · 4.5★ (1603) · chain
  3. AllBrands.com Baton Rouge Sewing Retail Store, Baton Rouge: 3.5 mi · 4.2★ (70) · independent

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Former JOANN in Gretna

91 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053

  1. Michaels, Harvey: 1.4 mi · 4.4★ (865) · chain
  2. Spruce- Wallpaper, Fabric, Design, New Orleans: 1.7 mi · 4.4★ (16) · independent
  3. Wendy Schoen Design LLC, New Orleans: 1.8 mi · 4.0★ (1) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Chateau Sew (2.1 mi)

Former JOANN in Lafayette

3559 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503

  1. Allbrands.com Lafayette Sewing Retail Store, Lafayette: 0.1 mi · 3.9★ (46) · independent
  2. Hobby Lobby, Lafayette: 0.3 mi · 4.6★ (2277) · chain
  3. Michaels, Lafayette: 0.4 mi · 4.4★ (991) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Heirloom Creations Fine Sewing Shop & Sewing School of Acadiana (1.5 mi)

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Former JOANN in Metairie

731 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005

  1. Needle Arts Studio, New Orleans: 1.7 mi · 4.8★ (41) · independent
  2. Michaels (3526 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie), Metairie: 1.9 mi · 4.3★ (727) · chain
  3. Artee Fabrics & Home, Metairie: 2.2 mi · 4.0★ (26) · independent

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Former JOANN in Shreveport

6634 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105

  1. Hobby Lobby, Shreveport: 0.5 mi · 4.6★ (1875) · chain
  2. Michaels, Shreveport: 0.7 mi · 4.4★ (1039) · chain
  3. Pattern Play: Textiles on Line, Shreveport: 1.4 mi · 4.1★ (16) · independent

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Former JOANN in Slidell

105 Northshore Blvd Ste 135, Slidell, LA 70460

  1. Sew Northshore, Slidell: 1.2 mi · independent
  2. Hobby Lobby, Slidell: 4.5 mi · 4.6★ (1438) · chain
  3. Michaels, Slidell: 4.8 mi · 4.5★ (905) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Sassyfrass Designs by Susan (16.2 mi)

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