Joann Fabrics and Crafts announced it would close roughly 530 stores, including six West Michigan locations, earlier this month. Although the major chain is closing its locations one by one, there are plenty of locally-owned small businesses to check out that sell their fair share of crafting supplies.

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy​.

Joann, whose outlets were once called Jo-Ann Fabrics, is based in Hudson, Ohio. The chain has long sold art supplies, such as yarn, sewing machines, fabrics and other seasonal products. The company currently has stores in 49 states.