The best book, hobby & craft shops in Cumberland County

From squeaky clarinets to bruised brass and battle-worn guitars, EMC - Edwards Music Company Repair Shop brings family-run, since-1963 know-how to get your gear singing again.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, September 21, 2026

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

JML Piano is the family-run Fayetteville spot for new and used pianos and keyboards, from beginner-friendly options to Roland and Casio digital grands, plus Hammond organs and player pianos. If your living room needs a music upgrade this week, they’ll even point you toward local teachers to keep you playing.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 22, 2026

Family owned since 1963, Edwards Music Company is the full-service spot locals lean on for guitars, keyboards, amps, mixers, speakers, and all the bits that make them sing, plus expert repairs, school band rentals, and shelves of lesson books... basically everything your next jam needs.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 17, 2026

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

From Wilton cake-decorating essentials to quilting fabric and sewing machines, Crafts Frames & Things is where half-finished projects find their second wind. Family-run since 1965, friendly pros offer classes and sewing machine service so your stitches behave and your buttercream behaves too.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 9, 2026

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

Retailer buying, selling & trading CDs, books & video games, plus DVDs & vinyl records.

Getting a kid ready for band or just itching to fix that buzzy guitar, Cape Fear Music Center is Fayetteville’s go-to for school band and orchestra rentals, expert repairs, and legit lessons. They’ve even rescued touring pros on short notice, so your sax squeak or string snap is totally solvable this week.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, October 4, 2026

Built by collectors for collectors, MNP Collectz is the Fayetteville spot to rip packs, grab singles, and jump into weekly tournaments for Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, and more, plus new weekly products. Grab your deck, meet some fellow players, and finally play the cards you keep organizing.

From the Fayetteville newsletter, September 24, 2026

Chain featuring a vast array of amps, drums, keyboards and recording gear.