Fabric and crafts store Joann announced it will be closing its stores nationwide citing consumer demand and inventory shortage. WesternSlopeNow talked to a customer at the Joann store in the Mesa Mall who recently learned about the store's announcement.

As Joann Fabrics closes its retail stores, many mourn the loss of easily accessible materials, an entry point for hobby newcomers and a sense of community.

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.