Hancock Fabric Stores made quilting a social cause when they presented patients at St. Jude's hospital with lap quilts hand-made by volunteers across the county as part of the 2004 Quilt of Dreams promotion. The warm, cozy, and original quilts used as its centerpiece the ideas and artwork of some of the patients at St. Jude's Hospital. Hancock Fabric Stores sold 37 one-of-a-kind fabric patterns inspired by the dreams of these patients. Thousands of the quilts were showcased by The BancorpSouth Center in Tupelo, Mississippi during a month-long exhibit.

JoAnn Fabrics carries not only a full range of fabrics but a hugh inventory of sewing supplies, craft materials, decorating and floral items, and seasonal goods. JoAnn Fabrics is #1 in the fabric market with over 890 stores. Although traditionally fabric stores carried only fabrics and fabric accessories, now the inventory is mind-boggling. There may be sewing machines (including machine quilters) for sale at some JoAnn Fabrics locations.