JOANN closed in Wisconsin: where to buy fabric now

All 24 JOANN stores in Wisconsin have closed. For half of them, an independent fabric store or quilt shop is open within 3.2 mi; 75% have one within 10 miles. The biggest gap is in Lake Geneva, where the nearest independent shop is 15.4 mi away.

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

Browse all 214 fabric stores in Wisconsin.

Former JOANN stores in Wisconsin and the nearest fabric stores

Former JOANN in Appleton

720 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913

  1. Michaels, Grand Chute: 0.3 mi · 4.3★ (1344) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Appleton: 0.4 mi · 4.4★ (2404) · chain
  3. Sew N Sew, Appleton: 0.7 mi · 4.8★ (96) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: The Quilting Connection - Appleton (2.9 mi)

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Former JOANN in Beaver Dam

1645 N Spring St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

  1. Hobby Lobby, Beaver Dam: 1.2 mi · 4.6★ (125) · chain
  2. Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio, Beaver Dam: 1.5 mi · 4.8★ (34) · independent
  3. Madison's Crafts and Fabric, Watertown: 19.8 mi · 4.9★ (40) · independent

Former JOANN in Brookfield

16800 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

  1. Michaels, Brookfield: 0.4 mi · 4.4★ (1185) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Brookfield: 1.0 mi · 4.5★ (1297) · chain
  3. Patched Works, Inc, Elm Grove: 2.2 mi · 4.8★ (171) · independent

Former JOANN in Cudahy

5656 S Packard Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110

  1. Hobby Lobby, Franklin: 4.9 mi · 4.4★ (2034) · chain
  2. Sewing by Suzy, Oak Creek: 5.3 mi · 4.7★ (153) · independent
  3. Michaels, Milwaukee: 5.5 mi · 4.3★ (1490) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Home Again Fabric and Furnishings (10.2 mi)

Former JOANN in Eau Claire

4045 Commonwealth Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701

  1. Michaels, Eau Claire: 0.3 mi · 4.4★ (1138) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Eau Claire: 0.4 mi · 4.5★ (1387) · chain
  3. Stitch Supply Co., Eau Claire: 1.4 mi · 4.9★ (41) · independent

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Former JOANN in Fond du Lac

806 W Johnson St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

  1. Hobby Lobby, Fond du Lac: 0.3 mi · 4.5★ (211) · chain
  2. Quilting Legacies, Fond du Lac: 2.9 mi · 4.8★ (18) · independent
  3. Hobby Lobby, Oshkosh: 16.5 mi · 4.5★ (1314) · chain

Former JOANN in Green Bay

2777 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304

  1. Hobby Lobby (803 Pilgrim Way Ste 100), Green Bay: 0.5 mi · 4.5★ (1790) · chain
  2. Ana's Sewing Studio, Green Bay: 0.8 mi · 4.7★ (32) · independent
  3. Sew4you Sewing Studio, Green Bay: 1.5 mi · 5.0★ (1) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: My Favorite Quilt Shop (4.4 mi)

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Former JOANN in Greenfield

4950 S 74th St, Greenfield, WI 53220

  1. Coins & Quilts, Hales Corners: 2.2 mi · 4.8★ (24) · independent
  2. Michaels, Milwaukee: 3.2 mi · 4.3★ (1490) · chain
  3. MADAM CHINO, West Allis: 3.4 mi · 5.0★ (27) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Patched Works, Inc (7.2 mi)

Former JOANN in Janesville

2700 N Pontiac Dr Ste 150, Janesville, WI 53545

  1. Michaels, Janesville: 0.5 mi · 4.3★ (833) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Janesville: 0.7 mi · 4.5★ (1600) · chain
  3. TLC Quilting, Janesville: 0.8 mi · 5.0★ (41) · independent

Former JOANN in Lake Geneva

600 N Edwards Blvd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

  1. Minga Fair Trade Imports, Lake Geneva: 0.9 mi · independent
  2. Celebration Quilters, Burlington: 2.2 mi · 5.0★ (2) · independent
  3. Busy Old Crows, Burlington: 7.3 mi · 5.0★ (3) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Creative Spaces Studio (15.4 mi)

Former JOANN in Madison

2021 Zeier Rd, Madison, WI 53704

  1. Hobby Lobby (4279 Lien Rd), Madison: 0.7 mi · 4.4★ (1175) · chain
  2. Michaels, Madison: 0.8 mi · 4.3★ (1254) · chain
  3. African & American Store, Madison: 2.9 mi · 4.3★ (109) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Blue Bar Quilts, Inc. (10.0 mi)

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Former JOANN in Madison

6741 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53719

  1. Hobby Lobby (53 W Towne Mall), Madison: 0.3 mi · 4.3★ (1237) · chain
  2. Blue Bar Quilts, Inc., Middleton: 2.6 mi · 4.9★ (167) · independent
  3. The Electric Needle, Madison: 3.0 mi · 4.9★ (170) · independent

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Former JOANN in Marinette

2400 Roosevelt Rd, Marinette, WI 54143

  1. Quilter's Haven, Ltd., Menominee: 3.2 mi · 4.8★ (41) · independent
  2. Barn Door Quilt Shop, Sturgeon Bay: 21.7 mi · 4.9★ (76) · independent
  3. Daisy Dreams, Stephenson: 23.7 mi · 5.0★ (4) · independent

Former JOANN in Marshfield

1919 N Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449

  1. Hobby Lobby, Marshfield: 0.6 mi · 4.4★ (28) · chain
  2. Quilt Kits & Beyond LLC, Marshfield: 4.3 mi · 5.0★ (37) · independent
  3. Maple Lane Fabric Store, Colby: 19.4 mi · 4.8★ (21) · independent

Former JOANN in Menomonee Falls

N78 W14531 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

  1. Hobby Lobby, Menomonee Falls: 3.0 mi · 4.5★ (1117) · chain
  2. Michaels, Germantown: 3.4 mi · 4.3★ (926) · chain
  3. Yarn Junkie and Gifts, Butler: 4.0 mi · 2.3★ (3) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Sew Many Pieces (7.2 mi)

Former JOANN in Onalaska

1220 Crossing Meadows Dr STE 300, Onalaska, WI 54650

  1. Olive Juice Quilts, LLC, Onalaska: 0.4 mi · 4.7★ (100) · independent
  2. Michaels, Onalaska: 0.5 mi · 4.4★ (915) · chain
  3. Hobby Lobby, Onalaska: 1.1 mi · 4.5★ (1853) · chain

Former JOANN in Oshkosh

1226 S Koeller St, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  1. Hobby Lobby, Oshkosh: 0.1 mi · 4.5★ (1314) · chain
  2. Primitive Gatherings, Larsen: 14.2 mi · 4.7★ (164) · independent
  3. Sew Biz Drapery, Menasha: 14.7 mi · 5.0★ (11) · independent

Former JOANN in Pewaukee

2020 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

  1. Patchwork Pizzazz by Kim, Waukesha: 2.6 mi · independent
  2. Sew Much More, Waukesha: 3.6 mi · 4.7★ (248) · independent
  3. Hobby Lobby, Waukesha: 3.7 mi · 4.5★ (1279) · chain

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Our Quilting Workshop LLC (6.0 mi)

Former JOANN in Plover

1150 Meridian Dr, Plover, WI 54467

  1. Herrschners, Inc, Stevens Point: 1.4 mi · 4.6★ (906) · independent
  2. Hobby Lobby, Stevens Point: 2.1 mi · 4.5★ (163) · chain
  3. Sandy's Sewing, Stevens Point: 3.0 mi · 5.0★ (8) · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Renee's Block Party LLC (13.8 mi)

Former JOANN in Racine

2629 S Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53406

  1. Michaels, Mt Pleasant: 0.2 mi · 4.3★ (1101) · chain
  2. Hobby Lobby, Racine: 0.3 mi · 4.5★ (1341) · chain
  3. Sew 'n Save of Racine Inc, Racine: 1.5 mi · 4.7★ (175) · independent

Former JOANN in Sheboygan Falls

4079 WI-28, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085

  1. Hobby Lobby, Sheboygan: 2.6 mi · 4.5★ (252) · chain
  2. The Sewing Basket, Plymouth: 10.6 mi · 4.8★ (73) · independent
  3. Nana and Me LLC, Cleveland: 13.8 mi · 5.0★ (2) · independent

Former JOANN in Watertown

401 Bernard St, Watertown, WI 53094

  1. Madison's Crafts and Fabric, Watertown: 0.7 mi · 4.9★ (40) · independent
  2. Cappy Fabric, Fort Atkinson: 18.7 mi · 5.0★ (2) · independent
  3. Hobby Lobby, Beaver Dam: 19.3 mi · 4.6★ (125) · chain

Former JOANN in Wausau

226830 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI 54401

  1. Hobby Lobby, Wausau: 0.2 mi · 4.5★ (1531) · chain
  2. Sew Smart LLC, Wausau: 0.2 mi · 4.5★ (53) · independent
  3. Michaels, Wausau: 0.3 mi · 4.3★ (895) · chain

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

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Former JOANN in Wisconsin Dells

121 Commerce St Ste 1, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

  1. Hobby Lobby, Wisconsin Dells: 0.1 mi · 4.7★ (24) · chain
  2. Ardyth's Sew-N-Vac Shoppe, Baraboo: 8.7 mi · 4.9★ (100) · independent
  3. LoomStash, Rock Springs: 9.2 mi · independent

Nearest independent fabric or quilt shop: Quintessential Quilts, LLC (9.8 mi)

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