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As bankrupt arts and crafts retailer Joann closes all of its roughly 800 stores nationwide, Pittsburghers won't be left in the lurch, thanks to a bevy of local businesses.
Between the lines: Most Joann locations, including about a dozen in the region, are holding clearance sales with initial discounts starting at up to 40% off store merchandise.
- The sale is expected to last until the end of May, or until supplies last.
Zoom in: Here are some local shops that specialize in all kinds of crafts, from sewing and quilting to knitting, painting and scrapbooking.
Artist & Craftsman Supply has creative supplies, such as paints, sketchbooks, scrapbooks and sculpting clay at 5603 Hobart St. in Squirrel Hill.
Firecracker Fabrics carries apparel fibers, quilting fabrics, thread, embroidery kits and more at 1745 Chislett St. in Morningside.
Center for Creative Reuse is a haven for donated craft supplies, quirky art materials like doll heads and custom craft kits at 214 N Lexington St. in Point Breeze.
Moon & Yarn Craft Room offers everything you need for weaving, spinning, knitting and crocheting at 605 Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue.
Quilters Depot is home to fabrics and related notions for all things knitting, crocheting and quilting at 3370 Library Road in Castle Shannon.
Dyed in the Wool sells natural and synthetic fiber yarns, primarily from women-owned businesses and nonprofits, at 3458 Babcock Blvd. in Ross Township.
Blick Art Materials has a large selection of art supplies for painting, drawing, framing, ceramics and more at 5534 Walnut St. in Shadyside.
Wildchild Stitches is packed with high-quality, vibrant fibers for knitting, cross stitch and macrame at 2729 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill.
McWalker Yarns at 303 Grant Ave. in Millvale and Sewickley Yarns at 435 Beaver St. in Sewickley are two more boutique yarn stores worth checking out.
The bottom line: If you're a Joann fan, stock up on discount materials now, but keep these local businesses in mind in the future.