The best book, hobby & craft shops in Elkin

Gloria Sews brings a large selection of modern fabrics and notions to Wilkesboro, along with classes for beginning through advanced sewers and long-arm quilting services. Whether you’re starting a project or ready to let someone else handle the quilting, it’s a handy local resource for makers.

Main Street Music & Loan has guitars, basses, and other instruments alongside jewelry and antiques, so it’s worth a browse even if you came in with one specific thing in mind. You might leave with a new-to-you instrument, or at least a fresh excuse to practice.

I. Joe... plus a lively scene that spills into local wrestling and pop-culture conventions.

From the North Wilkesboro newsletter, November 5, 2026

When your nightstand stack needs reinforcements, The Book Room is a local community hub with book clubs, events, and workshops, a curated mix of new releases, local authors, and a North Carolina & Appalachia section.

From the Elkin newsletter, November 6, 2026

Whether your bobbin's acting feral or the vacuum sounds like a kazoo, McKinney Sew and Vac is the local fix. Shop quality machines from Brother, Pfaff, Juki, and Husqvarna Viking, join a class, and let their factory-trained techs revive sewing gear and vacs so projects actually happen.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 14, 2026

Since 1939, Moore Music Company has been Greensboro’s go-to for instrument rentals, sales, expert repairs, and private lessons, from first trumpets to grown-up guitars. Staffed by real musicians, they stock trusted brands like Yamaha and Buffet Crampon, plus fun extras like a Ukulele Circle and summer camps.

From the Greensboro newsletter, October 8, 2026

Chain music store offering a variety of guitars, amps, drums, and other instruments for sale or rent.

Stitch Point on Friendly has been part of Greensboro’s creative community for over 50 years, with a wide selection of yarn, needlepoint canvases, cross-stitch supplies, patterns, and more.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 6, 2026

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

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.

If your rig needs inspiration, Moriah Guitars is handcrafting acoustic and electric instruments just down the road in Greensboro since 2010, using tried-and-tested components and decades of know-how. Peek the limited-production K2 for custom-shop quality without the wait, then chat about building your dream.

From the Greensboro newsletter, November 3, 2026

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