When I lived in Wisconsin, there was a JoAnn's about 3 miles away. Now that I'm back in Alabama, I just wish there was one here, anywhere! The closest Hancock's is about 10 miles away, and there is nowhere any closer to buy thread or anything! Even our Wal-Mart closed their fabrics and notions out. (Well, they've got a FEW things left, when you search for them! but not fabrics)