I had exactly the opposite experience. Many years ago, when I knew nothing about quilting or quality fabric I made a small quilt for my husband's chair using all Joann's fabric and C&C thread. He sat on that most every night for probably 8-10 years. I had to repair one block that frayed. To say that they quilt "Held up well" is an understatement. I don't buy much at Joann because I don't like the prints, but I don't discount it all either.