The best book, hobby & craft shops in Kannapolis

“When birthdays sneak up or cabin fever hits, Harper and Skyler's Toys and Sweets saves the day with Lego, sensory toys, puzzles, and a candy shop packed with pick-n-mix and freeze dried treats. Sports fans can snag NFL, NBA, and MLB mystery boxes or team sets, including Panthers and Hornets.”

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 3, 2026

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

“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).”

“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).”

“The Clucking Hen Yarnery stocks everything from delicate laceweight to chunky wool in every fiber, tone, and twist, plus accessories. Join in-person or virtual classes, get pattern support to read, tweak, or design from scratch, and snag a mystery bag or use their project registry to keep you stitching this week.”

From the Cabarrus County newsletter, August 13, 2026

“) offering a wide selection of colors, weights and types of yarn.”

“Guitar shop with an extensive inventory of new and used instruments and accessories.”

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

“When your favorite six-string needs TLC or you’re itching to create something wild, L A Guitar Factory aka Tela Guitar has you covered with pro repairs, quality parts, string instruments, and even a luthier school for building, repair, and maintenance that turns tinkering into craft.”

From the Charlotte newsletter, August 13, 2026

“New and used musical instruments, including guitars and amps, as well as repair services.”

“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 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.”

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

“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 Winston-Salem newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Upscale store selling new and vintage electric and acoustic guitars as well as bass rigs and amps, plus effects pedals. It also has an on-site luthier for guitar repairs.”