Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair

Announcement: Christmas Fair 🎄✨

Mark Your Calendar!
Preparations are in full swing for another amazing Christmas Fair!

The members have been hard at work all year creating delightful, one-of-a-kind items for the fair. Expect to find:

Collectible ornaments 🎄
Cozy hats and sweaters 🧶
Beautiful note cards and toys ✉️🧸
Handmade potholders, aprons, and much more!

Highlights of the Fair include:

Gourmet Table: Our talented bakers have been busy crafting tempting treats.
Famous Grabs: A crowd favorite, back by popular demand!
Jewelry Table: Stunning pieces to accessorize your holiday outfits.
Potted Plants & Centerpieces: Perfect for seasonal décor.
Boxwood Trees and Wreaths: Elegant, festive, and made with care.

The Village Hall will be buzzing with activity throughout the week leading up to the Fair. Your support is what makes this event so special!

Where do the proceeds go?
The funds raised at this event—and others held by the ASC throughout the year—are donated to Cape Ann organizations that provide vital support to our community.

Thank you for helping us make this year’s Christmas Fair a success. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The Members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

October 14, 2024October 29, 2024

Yes, The women of the Annisquam Seewing Circle Do Sew!

Yes! Members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle Sew…

and Bake, and create wonderful Crafts, beautifully decorated Wreaths and Table Decorations – all for the Annual Christmas Fair!

Mark your calendar-

Saturday, December 7, 2024, Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester, MA 01930

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Is it too early…

To think about Holiday giving?

There is still time to find an unusual gift at the Annisquam Exchange., open Thursdays and Fridays, 10 – 4 and Saturdays, 10 – 2. until the weekend of the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, October 12 & 13 in the Annisquam Village Hall (another excellent opportunity to find a one-of-a-kind gift!) when the Exchange will be open Saturday and Sunday.

December 2, 2023December 6, 2023

Thank you to all who attended the ASC Christmas Fair.

We appreciate your support for this venerable institution. Since 1837 the members have raised money to assist our neighbors on Cape Ann.

2023 Christmas Fair

The 2022 Christmas Fair

November 27, 2023

Mark your calendar!

Thanksgiving has past. Now,

on to the Winter Holidays.

Join us at the Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – Greens galore, beautiful, handcrafted items, delicious gourmet foods and more.

Saturday, December 2, 2023 – 8 to 12:30

Annisquam Village Hall – 34 Leonard St., 01930

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November 25, 2023November 25, 2023

At the ASC Christmas Fair: On the Gourmet Table

Created by the members of the ASC just for you!

Lemon Squares
Red Pepper Jelly
Delicious Chocolate Fudge Sauce
Almond Macaroons
Pies
Lots of fabulous Cookies

Just to name a few

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

A Grace Murray Hat – Silent Auction

This favorite Grace Murray Butterfly Design hat will be offered in a Silent Auction at the ASC Christmas Fair on December 2, 2023, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Grace Murray, a long-time resident of Annisquam and member of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, was well known for knitting beautiful, Peruvian-style hats.

She created over 400. They were seen around the world from Cape Ann to Washington DC and atop Mount Kilimanjaro.

November 10, 2023November 11, 2023

Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair – the First Saturday in December

Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair

December 2, 2023
8:00 am to 12:30 pm,
Annisquam Village Hall
34 Leonard St., Gloucester MA 01930

Handicap accessible through the Walnut St. entrance
A[email protected]

In the months leading up to our Christmas Fair the members are busy creating one-of-a-kind handcrafted items for the Craft Table, searching through recipes for a new idea for the Gourmet Table and gathering items to decorate wreaths and table decorations.

During the week before the Fair the Members will be very busy decorating fabulous wreaths, beautiful table and mantle pieces.

At home our wonderful bakers will be at work on items for the Gourmet Table. Last-minute touches are being added to the hand-created works for the Craft Table where you will find beautiful knits, cards and many unexpected items. This year there will be a new Needlepoint Ornaments created by the Needles Group. They have been working all year on these exquisite works of art.

Come early and shop. Members will be available to help you.. The first Saturday in December, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester 01930.

The proceeds from this fundraiser are donated to Cape Ann non-profits and and scholarships to Gloucester High School graduating seniors living in Annisquam who are going on to further studies.

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October 9, 2023November 10, 2023

Become a Friend the Annisquam Sewing Circle.

Friends of the Annisquam Sewing Circle

The Annisquam Sewing Circle has been reaching out to the community since its inception.

Bags of groceries were left on the doorsteps of families in need. Hats and mittens were knit for soldiers during the Civil War and nippers for the Gloucester fishermen. Items were made for the ASC Christmas Fair which included little men out of toothpicks and raisins for children to buy as gifts for family and friends. The money raised went back to the community.

Times have changed but the needs of the community remain the same. The funds raised by the ASC are donated to Cape Ann Community organizations like Wellspring, Open Door, Backyard Growers, and Animal Aid as well as scholarships for Gloucester High School graduating seniors who are going on to college or other post-graduate training.

Join our email list.

Send an email to [email protected] to receive information about upcoming events and news of the ASC. Your email will not be shared with anyone. We value you as a Friend of the ASC and your interest in our activities. As a thank you for your interest and support of the Annisquam Sewing Circle, we will send you an ASC favorite recipe.

April 24, 2023

Kathryn Hollett – March 27, 1938 – April 21, 2023

Chicki Hollett
Kathryn Hollett, “Chicki” passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on Friday, April 21, 2023.

True to form, Chicki’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year was met with a determination to live her life on her own terms – with fortitude, elegance, a sense of humor and a renewed commitment to get busy designing the set for AVP’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins. Chicki was a Board member of the Annisquam Village Players, where she worked tirelessly each year since 1992 as Set Designer for the AVP theater productions. She was so passionate about the AVP work that even until the day of her death she was planning the AVP production for Gloucester’s upcoming 400th year celebration.

Her visiting hours will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester on Thursday, April 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.
In keeping with her wishes there will be no services and her burial will be held privately.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Open Door https://www.foodpantry.org/ways-to-give/donate/