wow that is the first i have heard of this !! :( i hope not all of our small quilt shops in town have closed up and jo anns and hancocks are the only thing left !! i asked at jo anns if they were closing and the girl told me she didnt think so she had not heard i dont know if maybe they dont tell the help in advance or if they are not one of the chosen to close i will be sad abd so will many others if this happens they always seem to be busy when i am there