The best book, hobby & craft shops in Winston-Salem

“VJ Crafts & Styles is a local craft store for when your creativity is ready to go but your supply stash is not, offering materials and ideas to jumpstart real projects so that candle holder, scrapbook page, or home refresh finally makes it off the list this week.”

From the Winston-Salem newsletter, August 5, 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, August 4, 2026

“Greensboro Music Company dials in one-on-one service, trustworthy repairs, and a deep lineup of guitars, amps, drums, and band instruments so you get exactly what your rig needs this week. They’ll even buy gear when you’re clearing space, which is just the excuse to upgrade.”

From the Burlington newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Large retailer stocking guitars, ukuleles, violins and horns and other instruments as well as sheet music, and offering lessons and rentals.”

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

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

“Stationer specializing in wedding invitations and other paper products.”

“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.”

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