dreamer2009

ROFLMBO~~~just what I was thinking when I first heard of this a few days ago.

fabric whisperer

I would estimate that about 85% of the seasonal merch at JoAnn's is already made in China -- I washed my hands until they were raw when we had "seasonal sets" to change from one holiday or season to another. I always hated the wreaths / floral stuffs, because lord only knows what you breathed in over 8 hours of unpacking & setting up a new display. Christmas & summer stuffs are bad, too, mostly made in China, I was always worried about lead content leeching thru my skin.

fmd36

OK...so how will that effect my gift certificate that DH just got me for Christmas....perhaps I should go down right after Christmas. If they get c**p in, I will only be able to get pins and needles. I can hope for the best. Oh, and Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. fmd36 in NH

Midwestmary

Thank you for your insightful post, Fabric Whisperer. As a long time sewer and now quilter I have frequented fabric stores for many years and can appreciate the hard work you have invested in making this an enjoyable hobby for many.

Welcome to the board - I hope this will be a fun place for you and look forward to learning from you as well! BTW - is that a Bearded Dragon I see in your Avatar? ...my ten year old granddaughter wants one of those...her mama isn't so sure however :)

AlwaysQuilting

AMEN!!

Calico92402

fmd, from what I read, the earliest the deal could be finalized is mid-February, so probably no rush on that gift certificate.

RNUNU

Your "absolutely" right ...... seen it happen all too often! There isn't "anything" these days you can buy or spend your hard earned $$$ on ..... that isn't made in China - Indonesia - Tiwan - or ?? .... we need to start taking our country back home where it belongs!

fabric whisperer

Yes, we have 5 ~ they are quite addicting, as are my textiles! They are phenomenal companions (expensive to setup) ... it is very important to learn the proper care info before getting one. I am an upstanding member on a board all about them, PM me and I will send you some info (for the mom). Most of ours are rescues, my avatar is my baby "Crash" - when he runs around he crashes into the piano, couch, etc. hence the name :) He loves to sit on my sewing table and "help me" haa haa.

I have been lurking here for awhile, I look forward to being a good contributing member here too. Merry Christmas / Mele Kalikimaka

quilter64779

Hope they keep a store in our area

jean knapp

Well my husband said its just a bunch of inverstors and most likely nothing will change. Who knows. Just have to wait and watch.