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The best book, hobby & craft shops in St. George

8 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Dixie Guitar King

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re chasing your first chord or your next tone rabbit hole, Dixie Guitar King has acoustic and electric guitars, amps, drums,…

130 E 200 N · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Whether you’re chasing your first chord or your next tone rabbit hole, Dixie Guitar King has acoustic and electric guitars, amps, drums, ukuleles and keyboards, plus handy extras like humidifiers and capos. Swing by, noodle a riff, and let something new follow you home.”

From the St. George newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Music Works

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music Works has been Southern Utah’s music HQ since 1971, stocking trusted guitar brands plus recording gear, keyboards, and the strings,…

188 E 300 S

“Music Works has been Southern Utah’s music HQ since 1971, stocking trusted guitar brands plus recording gear, keyboards, and the strings, reeds, and sheet music your projects devour. Their techs revive guitars, amps, and band instruments, plus trade in old gear or book lessons this week to level up.”

From the Mesquite newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Rock House Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Because your speakers deserve better than the same old playlist, Rock House Records keeps the bins stocked with new pressings, vintage…

31 E St George Blvd

“Because your speakers deserve better than the same old playlist, Rock House Records keeps the bins stocked with new pressings, vintage finds, and band T-shirts that say you actually listen. Pop in, chat recs, and come home with a record you didn’t know you needed.”

From the St. George newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Rimrock Market Place, 313 S River Rd

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

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YLI Threads

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Quilters, give YLI Threads a spin for super strong polyester quilting thread, silky invisibles, gorgeous metallics, and prewound bobbins…

87 E 2580 S Ste b

“Quilters, give YLI Threads a spin for super strong polyester quilting thread, silky invisibles, gorgeous metallics, and prewound bobbins that make your machine purr.”

From the Mesquite newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Scrap Apple Quilts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Scrap Apple Quilts is where St. George quilters go when the fabric bin looks uninspired. Think batiks, yardage, precuts, panels, kits,…

144 W Brigham Rd Ste 23

“Scrap Apple Quilts is where St. George quilters go when the fabric bin looks uninspired. Think batiks, yardage, precuts, panels, kits, thread, and patterns galore, then peek their calendar for fresh project mojo and get cutting...”

From the St. George newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Fab Fabrics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Fab Fabrics is basically a candy store for quilters, with super strong polyester quilting thread, silky and metallic options, prewound…

87 E 2580 S Ste A

“Fab Fabrics is basically a candy store for quilters, with super strong polyester quilting thread, silky and metallic options, prewound bobbins, plus batiks, precuts, kits and all the notions. Stuck on what to use? Their free Thread Mastery booklet and Thread Matchmaker make choices easy.”

From the Mesquite newsletter, September 11, 2026

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