I have been searching out JAF a bit further than I like to go but still within 10 miles. There is a Hobby Lobby within that distance too. I have only been in there once. Hancock's close 15 years ago and Walmart phased out their fabrics 5-6 yrs ago. Since the pandemic started I have picked up some Insul-Bright once in the parking lot of JAF. Most of my fabrics, when I have had to buy any in the last 2 years has been on line. Usually that is backing fabrics since I work mostly from my stash now.
Buying online has its advantages. I only buy what I need and do not do any stash building. I was in a LQS about 20 miles from my home the other day. My sister and I did an outing she drove and I came along for the ride! It was a big thrill to see the new things that are coming out. I fell in love with the new line of Moda Grunge fabrics. Of course I didn't buy any.
We use to have a JAF only a mile away and it closed about 15 years ago. I went on a stash building splurge with premium quilting fabrics were 75-90% off. I miss that store still. I can feel your pain in the loss of the JAF close to you. 5-10 miles may not seem to far but for someone who drive less than 3000 miles a years it is a great distance. I have only been let down by one fabric I bought on line and it was my fault. I should have followed my instinct when trying a new store.