Sew Jo-Ann Prom Contest launched

It’s Sew Jo-Ann!
Prom Contest Offers Students the Opportunity to Win Cash and Prizes

When the perfect dress is just not on the rack, or the spectacular gown that you’ve imagined can’t be found, do what hundreds of high school students across the country did last year – make your own! Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, has once again issued the challenge – create a handmade prom look and enter it into the Sew Jo-Ann Prom Contest.

"The 2008 Sew Jo-Ann Prom Contest demonstrated an outstanding level of talent and ability among young sewers across the country," said Michelle Christensen, Jo-Ann vice president, general merchandise manager. "Our hope is that this contest will continue to cultivate students’ creativity and help them achieve a one-of-a-kind prom look."

Once students have had the chance to showcase their unique prom garments to their classmates, they’ll have the opportunity to compete for great prizes. To enter, students 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:

1st Place
$1,000 cash + Singer® 8763 Curvy™ Electronic Sewing Machine and Dritz® "My Double" Deluxe Dressform Model #20405
(Total value = $1,649.98)

2nd Place
$500 cash + Singer® Serger 14CG754
(Total value = $799.99)

3rd Place
$250 cash + Dritz® "My Double" Dressform Model #20100
(Total value = $469.99)

Need help getting started? Plan to attend the Jo-Ann Prom Workshop at a store near you. From choosing your pattern and fabric to the finishing touches, expert instructors can help you create your own prom look. For class times and locations, log on to Joann.com.

For complete contest rules and an official entry form, customers can visit any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store or go to Joann.com/prom. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2009. Contest is void in Maryland and Vermont.

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.