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Austin-based alternatives to Joann Fabric and Crafts

As the big box store prepares to close all of its US locations, we’re sharing where you can get your craft supplies and keep your dollars in the community.

The interior of Hill Country Weavers displays an array of colorful yarns organized on shelves and racks. A mannequin in the center wears a hand-knit multicolored cardigan. Skeins of yarn in various textures and hues fill cubbies, baskets, and display stands. A sign above the shelves reads "Our Happy Place," and natural light streams in through the windows.

Make Hill Country Weavers your new haven for fiber arts.

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In case you missed it, all Joann Fabric and Craft locations — including three in the Austin area — are set to shut down.

So, for the love of all things local, we’re exploring some of our favorite unique alternatives to the familiar franchise.

Austin Creative Reuse | 2005 Wheless Lane
From paint and canvases to sewing supplies and yarn, this shop sells secondhand supplies, so everything is available for affordable prices. You could also find unique goodies like tripods, film negatives, and jewelry.

Honey Bee Quilt Store | 9308 Anderson Mill Rd., Ste. #300
Here, you’ll find everything for your quilting needs, including batting, kits, pre-cuts, thread, patterns, and ironing systems. Psst — this shop hosts quilting classes.

Austin Sewing Machines and Quilting | 1601 S. I-35, Ste. #300
Located in Round Rock, this store boasts a huge selection of fabric and sewing supplies. Plus, it’s a great place to test drive a machine you’ve had your eye on. This shop also hosts classes.

A display wall inside Hill Country Weavers features skeins of yarn in a wide range of colors, neatly hung in rows. To the left, a wooden shelving unit adorned with string lights holds more yarn, folded knitwear, and decorative items. Below the yarn display, baskets and tables showcase additional knitting accessories, scarves, and bags.

Hand-dyed, wool blends, organic fibers, linen, cashmere, yak, and alpaca yarn are all available at Hill Country Weavers.

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Hill Country Weavers | 4102 Menchaca Rd.
Fans of fiber arts will want to stop by this south Austin shop, where you’ll find tools, books, gifts, and upscale yarns + blends in a cozy space.

Sea of Beads | 2143 W. Anderson Lane
Swim in a sea of colorful gems, charms, seed beads, and findings at this local shop, which is a favorite of City Editors Figi and Morgan. Bonus: Sea of Beads also has a loyalty program for savings the more you shop.

Paper + Craft Pantry | 1023 Springdale Rd., Ste. #6A
If scrapbooking and card-making are your forte, this stationery store is for you. Shop supplies for journaling, pre-made cards, washi tape, fancy pens, stickers, stamps, office supplies, and more.

Armadillo Clay + Supplies | 3307 E. 4th St.
Whether you’re into clay modeling or pottery, Armadillo Clay sells all the supplies you need, including molds, wheels, kilns, glazes, custom clay batches, and everything in between.

Know of a craft store that isn’t mentioned here? Send us a recommendation for a future update.

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