Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

So sad they stopped the survey. Sign up for coupons. Love this store and fabric selection. Was very clean and staff is always friendly and very helpful. Looks like they are having fun too.
Fabric was displayed nice and in order. Even the sale items so it is easy to find the patterns you want.
Staff is wonderful and friendly. They quickly handle every problem.

Poorly managed, employees are taken advantage of by the store manager. Starting pay occasionally goes up, but employees who are already working for the low pay are denied raises, regardless of seniority. Thanks to the god awful scheduling, there is only ever one employee at the register.
This store likely suffers from the typical problem that many Chain stores do, in which the store manager is given bonuses based on how much money he or she saved the store. This has resulted in ²⁴⁄₇ skeleton crews. Due to this, employees come and go at a rate more rapid than fast food, so much of the time no one knows what they’re doing.
All of these problems stem from the store manager. His inability to treat his employees with respect and to come up with a realistic schedule has rendered this store a shell. If you can, go to a different Jo-ann’s.

We are reupholstering an ottoman and a bench. Came here looking for fabric. Prices range from low to high depending on what you need. The store overall has great prices and friendly employees. Just remember to take a number at the fabric counter. It is usually a long wait. The register is just as bad, always a wait. But we like the store & will shop here as needed. They have a lot of fabric, threads, paints, framing items, and great gift ideas.

Standard stuff, but not the friendly staff that most other stores in the area have. And no matter what time you go there, there’s a huge line. Check online for a coupon.

I had an ruff shopping experience in this store, employee named Valorie was cutting my fabric choice and how she talked to me was not friendly at all. It was so bad that I didn’t even purchase what she cut because if I did, every time I would look at that fabric at my showcase parties I would think how rude she was to me and how the store got my money. I do want to say thank you to the other employee who came over and was super nice and peachy (you know who you are).

This place is always ALWAYS ALWAYS busy. I never knew people rolled like this. I guess there’s a whole other world of crafts I know nothing about.
I came here a few times to look at fabrics for overlays for my wedding. I ended up buying ribbon here to go with a sash I ordered (just the bling part) for my wedding dress. Apparently at wedding stores they dont come all together…
I ordered an ivory dress and this is the only place I could find in town that offered a white that wasnt stark white and an ivory that wasnt dull and old and dingy looking. It was perfect.
I also found double sided ribbon (that is shiny on both sides). They have wired ribbon, transparent (not sure why you would not want to see a ribbon you bought but hey if you need it, they got it!)
They have wooden signs, necklace stuff, buttons, broaches, buckles and David Tutera line of stuff. They have a lot. I went to one in San Antonio at 1 in the afternoon —- about 25 –30 folks in line… on a Tuesday.
These folks mean business and they’ve got business in spades.
They have classes too. You name it, they have it. I cant wait to retire and get into this stuff! LOL

JoAnn Fabric used to be a dumpy little store off 183 in a run down shopping center. If you could tolerate the mess, you might find a gem or two in the fabric section.
Suddenly, the store closed and two large, new, JoAnn’s opened in North Austin/​Round Rock in expensive new shopping centers. I was excited to see all the changes and the nice clean, neatly organized stores. I wondered how they could afford to do this.
A few years go by… I go by this JoAnn’s location several times per day and it is the only art, craft and fabric store on my route. After today’s visit I have just had enough and need to speak out.
The stores are becoming large run down dumps again and this location is the worst of the two. The aisles are full of back stock carts it is difficult to move around and you can’t even shop most end caps. The check out lines are always long and there are never enough cashiers. I have had many a conversation about this with other customers while waiting forever to check out.
Today I had to visit the ladies room. It was filthy and one stall was taped shut leaving only one stall functional. After waiting in line for «my turn» I went to wash my hands and the sink was filthy with long hairs stuck all over it. I managed to wash my hands without touching anything and low and behold there was nothing to dry my hands on. I spent at least 15 min trying to use that nasty bathroom by then I knew there was no way I was going to be able to wait out the check out line so I left, purchasing nothing.
Jo Ann, I honestly don’t know how you stay in business, I would rather drive up one of the worst interstates in the country and shop at your competitor’s stores in Georgetown. Spend some money on Labor people and get these stores back in shape the holidays are coming! SHEESH!

This is a great location with a huge selection of everything any crafter would need.
There is fabric and sewing machines galore. They also have a discount aisle on the left side of the store.
I picked up a nice photo box for $ 6.00 that was normally $ 17!
I also found fabric to make new pillow covers out of!
This is a busy location but, the cashiers were fast and friendly! This is a store where you can actually find someone to assist you!

I love JoAnn. Though I’d like to shop more local, when there is a good sale, it’s GOOD! Staff is very friendly.

I’ll start my review by admitting that I am the least crafty person you will ever meet in your life.
I can’t draw straight lines, cut straight, color in the lines, or do anything that requires any type of artistic ability.
So, I had this brilliant plan to reupholster my dining room chairs. I went to Joanns to try to find some vinyl to cover are microfiber chairs since we have a toddler who gets everything dirty. I am shocked that the chairs turned out as beautifully as they did.
The lady behind the counter, should me the different options for material and gave me advice as to which ones might work best for my project. Then she showed me how she would do something like this and help me understand what the process would be when I got home.
My husband was actually the one who did the reupholstering but I check them on for moral support because if I had done it myself no one would ever be able to look at these chairs due to my sheer embarrassment.
Thank you Joanns!

I found fabric I needed for one project, chain and fastenings I needed for another. I had looked for all of this at Hobby Lobby the day before, and their selection was nowhere near as good as JoAnn’s. I’ll be trying here first for my next projects!

So, I am SO not happy about this place. I went here to get some fabric and information on sewing and sewing machines. I am trying to learn how to sew and be more crafty. I have been to other hobby stores and this place is very clean and well staffed. BUT… I tied to get the ladies (more then one) attention and I just got a funny look. I finally got someone to help me, she listen to me, said she would be right back and disappeared. I then saw her behind the fabric counter helping other people. I tried one more time to ask another lady a question and she completely ignored me. I will NEVER EVER go back here or to any other Joann Fabrics. I have also told other people I know who go to craft stores to stop going here and the ones who have not been, I have told them NOT to go here EVER. I am shocked at how they can treat people this crappy and still get customers.

A gathering of all things artsy, fartsy and crafty. I’m amazed at all the different hobbies represented here from sewing, embroidery, knitting, and quilting to jewelry making and cake decorating.
I didn’t find many folks working here, and I felt I was getting a bit of the stink-​eye from the older ladies wondering what a MAN was doing in the store (needed thread to sew my hammock).

I don’t usually go into a Joann’s its usually is more expensive than Hobbly Lobby or Michaels.
But they had the best deal on yarn out in front of the store I just had to have.

Everything a seamstress/​crafter could need for the most part. The prices are a little high on certain items but they are also really good about issuing coupons on a regular basis.
I hadn’t been to Joann in quite a while but I needed some ribbon rosettes and couldn’t find them at Hobby Lobby. Not only did I find them at Joann but in several colors and even a mixed package. I also found quilting squares and other useful items not often found elsewhere… at least not that I have found elsewhere anyway.

The negative: lack to adequately staff the store. Seems like the line for fabric is often a bit of a wait, and I have never been there without a long register line.
The positive: Always, a tidy store. Friendly staff, pretty good selection of what I have needed so far.

My fiancé is here regularly which means so am I. I have yet to see this store dirty. It is always well cleaned even the bathrooms. This is a green location which is something else I appreciate quite a bit. I do get concerned with their sales. If you can afford to sell at 50% off then why aren’t you just selling it for less all the time.
All the help we’ve had has been helpful. Its nice. The only thing I noticed and this is expected is that the level and quality of stock isn’t consistent as it could be. I think this
maybe a function of the fabric/​craft business but it’s something that bugs me. Also as another reviewer noted be prepared to wait in line at least a little bit. No where near as bad as other craft stores or walmart/​heb.

This store is ever so convenient to my home and work so I love to stop by frequently. There is a large variety of craft supplies for just about anything you enjoy doing. Personally, I like to stamp and scrapbook. The selection is pretty okay. Wish there was more for the Big Shot but the focus seems to be on Cricut these days. Also, those of us that craft are likely to return to the same stores frequently. I’d like to see the inventory changed out from time to time. I’ve already bought everything, what’s next?
I will have to agree with another reviewer about the check-​out lines. The only time I got through quickly was when I was in there right at opening. Just when you think another cashier has shown up to help with the line, the first cashier takes off for break.

The biggest downfall here is the fact that most of the time, there is a crazy long line and only one register open.
Other than that, I think they have a pretty decent selection of fabrics, yarns, and other assorted craftiness supplies that I am usually looking for.
Happy, happy Sarah… until I get to the register line… oiy!

A new huge Joann’s has just opened up in Round Rock! It’s located right by IKEA off of I-​35.
It seems to have a very extensive selection of fabrics, art supplies, home dec and lots of classes. Some things I couldn’t find at the Mopac location, I was able to find here.
When I went, they gave me a flier that noted that their Grand Opening with 50% off coupons is March 19 – 22.