I was told one time that I could not use a coupon with a gift card. I was so angry I could have spit nails because anyone with any brains cells would know that's not right. Gift cards are supposed to be just like cash. I think it does depend on the clerk. I never knew the sewing department was run by another company. That's crazy to not accept a card in the store with the same name. If they want to rent space from JoAnn's, they should accept their cards.