Joann Inc. of Joann Fabrics has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and will soon close 500 of their 800 stores across the nation, leaving many crafters upset.

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. - and 32 of those stores are in Southern California.

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. - or more than half of its current nationwide footprint.

Crafts store Joann has asked a judge to allow it to begin liquidation sales and give customers a short window to use gift ...