A group of ASC members gather several times during the year to work on Unfinished Projects that have been languishing in sewing baskets, laundry baskets, drawers and closets. And also to share the news of the day., make plans for upcoming workshops to create items for the Christmas Fair.
In the Dark, Cold Days of Winter
Now that the holiday festivities are behind us we move into plans for the coming months.
- New members have been voted in.
- Workshops are taking place.
- Representatives from Cape Ann organizations are being asked to speak to the membership.
- Plans for the 2025 events are in the works.
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The Annisquam Sewing Circle celebrated their 175th Anniversary
This video explains a bit about the work of the Annisquam Sewing Circel. We are a group of over fifty-five members who meet from September through June for the friendship of neighbors we might not otherwise see and to organize and hold fund-raising events that support our Cape Ann community. There have been several cookbooks published, many annual Christmas Fairs held in the Annisquam Village Hall and Spring Plant Sales held on the lawn between the Annisquam Exchange and the Village Hall.. The newly added Gourmet Bake Sale, the Friday before the 4th of July, includes beautiful bouquets of flowers from members’ gardens held with the Annisquam Farmers’ Market on the lawn between the Annisquam Exchange and the Village Hall .
The Circle continues its work today and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2037.
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The 2024 Christmas Fair
A Whirlwind Week
Just minutes before the Fair opened the finishing touches were being made.
– Here is a link to a few clips of several of the previous Christmas Fairs YouTube.
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See You Tomorrow!
A Perfect Gift for a Traveler and College Students
Needle case with emergency repair supplies
Gift Shopping at the Christmas Fair
Saturday, December 7,2024
Annnisquam Village Hall, 43 Leonard Street, Gloucester 01930
8:00 am – 12:00 noon. Handicap entrance on Walnut Street
Special Order Wreath
Two of these large wreaths were ordered along with one smaller wreath all with similar decorations for a local business.
Back Again!!!
The Famous ASC Cocoa Cones!

The Famous ASC Cocoa Cones
If these are one of your favorite items at the Christmas Fair make a beeline to the Gourmet Table – they sell out quickly. If they are gone there will be a lot of delicious items to choose from.
The Always Popular Grabs…
Surprise your guests
with a beautifully wrapped gift from the Grab Baskets at the Christmas Fair.
On the Gourmet Table…
Almond Brittle
What a delightful way to tempt the taste buds! The Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair is the perfect spot for picking up festive gourmet treats. With such delicious goodies, it might be a challenge to save them for your guests!