Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair 2019

Annisquam Sewing Circle Annual Christmas Fair

Saturday, December 7, 2019

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Annisquam Village Hall

Leonard Street, Gloucester  MA 01930

The Annisquam Christmas Fair features handmade holiday greens, centerpieces, wreaths and plants, exceptional handmade crafts and a glittering display of costume jewelry. Beautifully wrapped foods, baked goods and preserves prepared by the Annisquam Sewing Circle members grace the gourmet table. There is even something for a beloved pet!

Grab bags are popular traditional items at the fair - you will find grabs for the whole family including dogs and cats!.

This is a free event in a handicap-accessible hall. Doors open at 8:30 am. Come early for the best selection! Any questions: Send to AnnisquamSewingCircle@gmail.com

Founded in 1837, the Annisquam Sewing Circle is one of the oldest, continuous, independent societies of women in the United States and is the oldest one on Cape Ann. The proceeds from the Fair are contributed by the Annisquam Sewing Circle to Cape Ann community programs.

Summer...

A busy Summer for all!

The Annisquam Sea Fair is over for another year. Mark your 2020 calendar for the last Saturday in July!

The Denovo Quartet will preform the works of Summer Native, Holbrook Robinson, Saturday, August 3, 7:30 pm. at the Annisquam Village Church.
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The Annisquam Village Players will be on stage at the Village Hall with "Mamma Mia" for Opening Night, Tuesday, August 6th with performances continuing through Monday the 12th. brownpapertickets.com

Next thing you know it will be Labor Day, children, grandchildren will be back to school, Summer People will be leaving but there is still a lot going on in the Village through the end of the year.

The Annisquam Sewing Circle will start in September preparing for the Annual Christmas Fair. The Fair is always the first Saturday in December in the Village Hall!
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The Annual Arts & Crafts Show will open with a gala at the Village Hall, Friday, October 11 and continue through the weekend.
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The Annisquam Exchange will be open that weekend but closing for the season afterwards.
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And it does not end there!

October 26, 7:30 pm, the O'Carolan Etcetera Ensemble with play at the Annisquam Village Church
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The 'Leven Vocal Ensemble will return to the Annisquam Village Church, Sunday, November 17, 7:30 pm.
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Stay in touch through:
the Annisquam Village Hall Association:
annisquamvillage.org
and
the Annisquam Village Church
annisquamvillagechurch.org

2019 Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant Sale

Coming, Sunday, May 19, 8 am - Noon

on the grounds of the Annisquam Exchange,
32 Leonard Street, Gloucester, MA

The Annisquam Sewing Circle annual Plant Sale will help you start the season off right with beautiful spring plants and flowers for your garden—plants selected and tested by experienced gardeners for success in New England and by the sea.

This event will feature a wide array of annuals and perennials from leading garden centers– including hanging plants, bedding plants and rose bushes. Go on the hunt for the perfect plants for your garden - sunny or shady. The Plant Sale also includes perennial plant treasures dug from our member’s gardens and sold at bargain prices! Be sure to pick up some goodies from the famous Gourmet Table while you are there. There will be coffee and snacks while you shop and tempting pies, cakes, and savory snacks to take home.

The sale will be held rain or shine. Come early for the best selection at this always popular event! The Plant and Gourmet Food Sale is held in the Village of Annisquam in Gloucester, off Rt. 127A. Turn down Leonard Street at the Annisquam Village Church and on to the Annisquam Exchange.

All proceeds from the sale go to Cape Ann charities.

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Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant & Gourmet Food Sale

On the Grounds of the Annisquam Exchange

32 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930

Finally - Spring!

The Annual ASC Spring Plant & Gourmet Food Sale

SUNDAY, May 19, 2019

8:00am - 12:00 noon

on the grounds of the Annisquam Exchange.

32 Leonard St., Gloucester MA 01930

Coming, Sunday, May 19! The Annisquam Sewing Circle annual Plant Sale will help
you start the season off right with beautiful spring plants and flowers for your
garden—plants selected and tested by experienced gardeners for success in New
England and by the sea.

This event will feature a wide array of annuals and perennials from leading garden centers– including hanging plants, bedding plants and rose bushes. Go on the hunt for the perfect plants for your garden - sunny or shady. The Plant Sale also includes perennial plant treasures dug from our member’s  gardens and sold at bargain prices! Be sure to pick up some goodies from the famous Gourmet Table while you are there. There will be coffee and snacks while you shop and tempting pies, cakes, and savory snacks to take home.

The sale will be held rain or shine. Come early for the best selection at this always popular event! The Plant and Gourmet Food Sale is held in the Village of Annisquam in Gloucester, off Rt. 127A. Turn down Leonard Street at the Annisquam Village Church and on to the Annisquam Exchange.

All proceeds from the sale go to Cape Ann charities.

It's never too early....

... to start thinking about the 2019 Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair! 

At least as far as Grace Murray is concerned. Grace has created another beautiful hat to be auctioned off at the Fair the first Saturday in December.

Each hat is a work of art designed and knit by Grace who has been a member of the Annisquam Sewing Circle since 1954. This is hat number three hundred and fifty three for Grace.

Grace was inspired by a book she bought while on a yarn buying trip to Halcyon Yarn in Bath, Maine, Andean Folk Knitting by Cynthia LeCount Samake, published in 1990.

The following summer while moored in the fog along the coast of Maine with her husband, Dave, on their boat, Ladybug, she had Dave read the complicated instructions for the edging that starts every hat. In the following years Dave devised several tools to make her job easier. Dave designed several motifs for special hats including a design of the the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon for Tom Ellis.

Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful ...

Think Spring ...  well, at least makes plans

The Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant Sale

Sunday, May 19, 8:00 am - 12 Noon

On the grounds of the Annisquam Exchange, Leonard St., Gloucester MA

 

Thank you All ...

who helped to make

the Annual Christmas Fair and Luncheon

a success!

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

 

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, 
Jack Frost nipping on your nose, 
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, 
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, 
Help to make the season bright. 
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, 
Will find it hard to sleep tonight. 

They know that Santa's on his way; 
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. 
And every mother's child is going to spy, 
To see if reindeer really know how to fly. 

And so I'm offering this simple phrase, 
To kids from one to ninety-two, 
Although its been said many times, many ways, 
A very Merry Christmas to you

Canvas Bag with Annisquam Light

Available at the Christmas Fair!

More items being finished for the Christmas Fair!

Tooth Fairy Bags

ASC Christmas Fair - Saturday Morning, December 1st

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday, December 1, 2018
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Annisquam Village Hall
32 Leonard Street
Annisquam, Massachusetts  01930

For years, residents of Cape Ann have lined up at the Annisquam Village Hall before the doors open for the annual Christmas Fair to purchase the beautiful greens, gifts, and gourmet goodies made by the ladies of the Annisquam Sewing Circle.

The fair is known for its beautiful wreaths, but there will also be decorated boxwood trees and mantle and table centerpieces suitable for smaller spaces.

The abundance and variety of handcrafted items will dazzle the eye—sweaters, socks, hats and mittens; placemats, potholders and monogrammed dish towels; needlepoint tree ornaments created by the members of the Annisquam Sewing CIrcle just for this fair, as well as many more one-of-a-kind items that will not be found anywhere else! Once again,  Circle member Grace Murray has knitted one of her unique hats (her 335th!), which will be offered in the Silent Auction. Only one of these hats will be available at the Fair. Also, another one-of-a-kind item! Connie Mason has created one of her needlepoint doorstops which will be in the Silent auction.

Beautifully wrapped foods and baked goods grace the gourmet table —from homemade preserves to fancy cakes, gluten-free items and even Food for Fido and your Favorite Feline. The fair also features a glittering display of costume jewelry which for many shoppers is a destination itself. Hostess baskets and grab bags are also popular traditional items at the Fair.

A delicious three-course luncheon will be served at 12:30. Tickets are $18 and reservations are recommended.: send request to: AnnisquamSewingCircle@gmail.com

Founded in 1837, the Annisquam Sewing Circle is one of the oldest continuous independent societies of women in the United States and is the oldest one on Cape Ann. All proceeds from the Fair are contributed by the Annisquam Sewing Circle to Cape Ann community programs and scholarships.

Contact:
Perry McIntosh
978-559-7444