Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated October 13, 2005, accompanying the financial statements of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan included on Form 11-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2004. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the previously filed Registration Statement Form S-8 (File No. 33-72445, effective February 16, 1999).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
October 13, 2005