If you're talking about the JoAnn's on Fry Road, I can tell you why they're closing: they had a reputation for being rude to their customers. I've had bad experiences there a couple of times, as have a number of my quilting friends here... no more, though. I'll just shop online. If you want to go to JoAnn's on the west side of Houston, try the one on Westheimer just west of Kirkwood. They're always nice there. :)