Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) announced today that it will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Thursday, June 4, 2009 to discuss first quarter 2009 results. To participate in the conference call, please call 888-679-8037 or 617-213-4849 (Int’l) and provide the operator with passcode #46488100. You may pre-register for the call at the following website https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PFCPNDA6T. If you are unable to attend the live call, a replay will be available, please dial 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 (Int’l) and enter pin #42058696. The replay will be available by phone or on the Company’s website at approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 4, 2009 and will remain available through Thursday, June 18, 2009.

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed at www.hancockfabrics.com. Go to “About Us,” click on “Investors” then on “Event Calendar.” To listen to the live call via webcast, please go to the Company’s website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. An archive of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conference call ends.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. is committed to being the inspirational authority in fabric and sewing, serving creative enthusiasts with a complete selection of fashion and home decorating textiles, sewing accessories, needlecraft supplies and sewing machines. The Company currently operates 264 retail stores in 37 states and an Internet store at www.hancockfabrics.com.

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