HKF Hancock Fabrics

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (NYSE:HKF), today announced that its conference call to discuss first quarter 2005 results will be available live on the Internet. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. (CDT). To listen, log on to www.hancockfabrics.com, click on "Investor Relations," then "Conference Call." A replay of the call will be available on the Company's web site through May 25 and via telephone by dialing 888-286-8010 (US) or 617-801-6888 (Int'l) and using passcode 77778561. Hancock Fabrics, Inc. is a specialty retailer of fabric and related home sewing and decorating accessories. The Company operates 446 retail fabric stores in 43 states and operates an internet store under the domain name, www.hancockfabrics.com. To listen to the call you will need Windows Media Player, which may be downloaded free from www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp.