Sewing Patterns, Pattern Review, Sewing Classes, Sewing Machines and Sewing Machine Reviews!
Platinum Sponsor: Fashion Fabrics Club
Huge Selection Fashion Fabrics at Discount Prices

[SIGNUP - FREE Membership & 1 FREE Sewing Lesson ]
[Sewing Classes|Shopping Bag Your Shopping Bag|Login|Help]
Sewing Review and Pattern Reviews Sewing Knowledge Base Sewing Patterns Sewing Classes & Sewing Lessons Sewing Machine & Embroidery Machinery Sewing Message Boards Sewing merchants Blog Help/FAQ About Pattern Review


Advanced Search
Tags
New to PR?
Find a member
MY Stuff
Friends of PR Benefits
My Pattern Reviews
My Account
Edit Profile
My Page
Widget
Photo Album
Favorites
Wish List
Pattern Catalog
Notifications
Calendar
Deal Corner
Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine Central
Compare Sewing Machines
Sewing Machine & Serger Reviews
Embroidery Machines
Sewing Reviews
Sewing Patterns
Review Gallery
Sewing Books
Sewing Supplies
Sewing Websites
Sewing Stores
Sewing Class Reviews
Sewing Expo Reviews
Sewing Tips & Techniques
Sewing Podcasts
Fabric Glossary
Sewing Review Requests
Read All Review Requests
Add a Review Request
Live Chats
Chat Room
Chat Schedule
Chat Transcripts
Sewing Classifieds
See all Classifieds
Add a Classified
Sewing Contests
all contests
contest gallery
Favorite Links
reviews with comments
merchant gallery
article archive
newsletter archive
Craft Resources
contact info
shipping rates
returns & refunds
testimonials
Platinum Sponsor - Fashion Fabrics Club
Fashion Fabrics Club
Jo-ann Fabric and Craft store (Kent, Washington)
Viewed 1934 times
Review rated Helpful by 1 people   Very Helpful by 4 people   
Reviewed by: medea
photo
About medea
Member since: 2/12/06
Reviews written: 2
stores reviewed: 1
Bio: more...
Report a problem with this review

Posted on: 12/4/12 1:30 AM
Rating: thumbsup
Address: 25810 104th ave se
Kent
Washington 98042
UNITED STATES
map     directions
Phone: 253-859-1143
Features: Patterns
Sewing Machine Dealer
Books/Videos
Notions
General Sewing Store
Fabric
Crafts
Visit Website
Current Tags What is a Tag:
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive?I have been a longtime shopper in this store and have seen the changes that have happened. They used to sell real fabrics, wool and rayon and cotton. Now it has been downsized so much that I rarely find what I am looking for. I am amazed what they charge for cheap fabric. That is why it seems no one buys unless they have a coupon.

Were the sales people polite and friendly?The women working there used to be quite knowledgable but lately they have been replaced with younger workers who are less knowledgable. You can tell they are unhappy in their work but are friendly none the less.

How would you rate the quality of the item this store sells?Fabric quality has gotten really bad. I can't find a decent piece of corduroy compared to several years ago. The stuff is always on sale but nothing I am interested in buying. I bought quilting cloth to make a blouse a while back because there is so little choice in that area.

How was your shopping experience. Is there anything you did not like about this store?They have added candy, soda pop and toys and mostly junk to the store taking up space. You have to hunt through all this stuff to find what you want. And there is little rhyme or reason how they arrange things. The store has been messy and dirty also.

Would you shop here again?I will have to. They bought out the competition and now there is no choice in the whole area. Online is the only place to compete with them. I buy what I can online from anyone but them.

Would you recommend this store to others?no, not really.

Any other comments you would like to add?Quilting cottons are good, but if you make clothing you are pretty much out of luck.

*LOGIN to add a comment on this review
*Only registered members can post comments to the reviews. Membership is free. if you are not a member, please Sign-up now!
Merchants on PR
Victoria Jones Collection
Timeless Hawaiian styles
Web site
Fitz Like a Glove Ironing Board Cover
Made In Australia
Deals!
SewBaby
Unique Sewing Patterns
Deals!
3 Comments     
ghillie said...
I feel like I'm walking into a toy store whenever I visit my local Joann's (which is *seldom*!). I guess they're the same all over. :c But I'm wondering why you gave them a 'thumbs up'?
12/4/12 2:57 PM
SandiMacD said...
You know, it sounds like you are describing the old neighborhood five & dime. A little of everything if you need it in a pinch. I moved to a more dense population of sewers and discovered a section here labeled Apparal Fabrics. Imagine- the entire store is dedicated to selling stuff other than a small row of garment quality fabric- and most of that was types of muslin. That said, the other fabrics are on par with what is used to put together what the discount stores consider clothes.
12/5/12 5:29 AM
ktr2567 said...
Ain't it the truth, it's the coupons that get me into that store and of course, the lack of any other choice where you don't have to pay shipping. Glad to have discovered the online fabric stores.
12/14/12 5:42 PM
Another review for Jo-ann Fabric and Craft store
Viewed 766 times
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Reviewed by: PatCSM on 2/10/12
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive? ... Read Review
Previous Store Review
Viewed 1874 times
Smith-Owen Sewing & Quilting Center
Reviewed by: mollycoomer on 11/26/12
Have you bought anything from this store? If yes were the prices competitive? ... Read Review
Add a Store Review    Read All Store Reviews

Copyright © 2013 PatternReview.com® , OSATech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Conditions of Use | Posting Guidelines | Privacy Policy | Contact Us