The best book, hobby & craft shops in Johns Creek

“Karen's Fabrics has been Alpharetta’s go-to since 1987 for designer textiles, performance fabrics, and just-right trimmings, plus custom window treatments, bedding, pillows, and hardware.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 8, 2026

“This week, give your next project fresh spark with gently used paints, yarn, paper, and delightfully random maker finds at ScrapTucker, Scraplanta’s art supply reuse shop. It’s affordable, creative chaos in the best way, and every haul keeps good stuff out of the landfill which feels pretty great.”

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Big House Guitars is where you find the next great axe, get full-service repairs that make your current one sing, and then disappear into Rat Room Records’ massive, curated vinyl stash. Bonus points for those soundproof rehearsal rooms when the band needs to lock in this week.”

From the North ATL newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Retailer of guitars, amplifiers, and other instruments plus sound and lighting equipment.”

“Guitar and bass shop also offering repairs and rentals of instruments.”

“This week, Binders Art Supplies and Frames is your go-to for serious supplies, from Golden and Prismacolor to their own Creative Surfaces canvas. Get expert advice, framing that elevates your work, and classes plus Limelight Gallery inspiration that keep fresh ideas rolling.”

“Serving Atlanta since 1994, Earthshaking Music is the spot for guitars, drums, and pro audio that actually fit your project. Swing by for hands-on advice, solid repairs, rentals when you just need the rig, and lessons to level up. New and used treasures tend to surface here.”

“Relaxed new & used music shop including hard-to-find recordings, plus comic books & music magazines.”

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

“Custom Crafts and Scents is an Alpharetta-made, small-batch, woman-owned home fragrance brand pouring 100% soy wax melts and blending phthalate-free reed diffusers that actually last.”

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

“Artsy spot for painting a variety of prefabricated ceramicware and other items from a large selection.”

“Maple Street Guitars has been Atlanta’s go-to since 1981 for new and used acoustics, electrics, and classicals, plus mandolins, ukes, and banjos, with accessories, lessons, and repairs. Pop in to get matched with the right instrument and leave with fingers that won’t stop noodling.”