It's Sew Jo-Ann

Prom Contest Offers Students the Opportunity to Win Cash and
Prizes
HUDSON, Ohio--(Business Wire)--Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading national fabric and
craft specialty retailer, has issued the challenge - create a handmade
prom look and enter it into the 2008 Sew Jo-Ann Prom Contest.

Once prom is over and students have had the chance to showcase
their unique prom garments, the judging begins. Together with Dritz(R)
and Singer(R), Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores wants to reward the
imagination of young sewers. "Prom is such a memorable time for high
school students. What better opportunity to show off a look that is
handmade, one-of-a-kind and totally you," said Riddi Kline, Jo-Ann
vice president, marketing. "Our hope is that this contest will inspire
young sewers across the country to express their creativity."

To enter, students can fill out the entry form and submit two
photos of their garment along with a Jo-Ann register receipt that
shows the purchase of their fabric. Judging will be based on
workmanship, originality and level of detail. Prizes include:

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1st Place
$1,000 cash + Singer(R) 4206 Sewing Machine and Dritz(R) My Double
Deluxe Dressform
Model #20405
(Total value = $1,419.98)

2nd Place
$500 cash + Dritz(R) My Double Dressform Model #20100
(Total value = $719.99)

3rd Place
$250 cash + Singer(R) 1120 Sewing Machine
(Total value = $339.99)
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For complete contest rules and an official entry form, customers
can stop in at any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store or go to
Joann.com/prom. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2008. Contest
is void in the states of Maryland and Vermont.

Prom is right around the corner and the hottest fabrics, trims and
accessories to create the perfect prom attire are available now at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide. From the All that Glitters
Fruit Smoothie collection to the Jewel Diva collection, look no
further than Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for the stylish fabrics of
the season.

About Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores (NYSE: JAS) the nation's largest
fabric and craft retailer with locations in 47 states, was founded in
1943 as a single retail store. Today, nearly 800 Jo-Ann stores across
the country provide consumers with creative inspiration. For
additional information, visit www.Joann.com.

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
Lisa Greb, 330-463-3442
Director, Public Relations
lisa.greb@jo-annstores.com

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