Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant & Bake Sale

Don't miss the ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE'S ANNUAL PLANT SALE on Saturday, May 24th from 8 am to NOON!

The PLANT SALE includes a wide array of the freshest, brightest Annuals and Perennials from a leading, local garden center. There will be hanging baskets, bedding plants, rose bushes ~ all chosen to thrive on Cape Ann. You'll also find precious perennial plant treasures dug from our member's gardens at a bargain prices!

Entertaining Memorial Day Weekend? Likewise not to be missed is our BAKE SALE TABLE with delicious pies, cakes, and savory treats. Many items will be prepared from recipes in our award-winning Annisquam Sewing Circle Cookbook, " A Circle of Recipes,” which celebrated the 175th Anniversary of the Sewing Circle. “A Circle of Recipes” cookbooks will be sold at the sale and make a wonderful hostess gift. Come early for the best selection at this always-popular MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENT! The plant sale is in Annisquam, Gloucester, off Rt. 127. Turn at Leonard Street at the Annisquam Village Church and follow the street to the Village Hall.

Wrapping Paper Wreath

Wrapping Paper Wreath

Roll 8 1/2"×11" pieces of leftover wrapping paper around a smooth pencil to create slender tubes. Connect with clear tape.

Cut a 20" doughnut shape out of corrugated cardboard for the base.

Divide the base into four sections to evenly distribute the tubes.

Apply a stripe of glue around the base and arrange the tubes.

Play around with color and pattern as you layer the paper.

Now the Fair is Over . . .

Thank you all for making the 2013 Annual Christmas Fair & Luncheon a success.

The Members of the Circle are all ready planning for next year! In the meantime have a wonderful winter. See you in the Spring for the Plant Sale.

Today's the day!

The members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle have had fun gathering, preparing and sharing to put this beautiful Christmas Fair together.

Come see!

176th Annual Annisquam Swing Circle Christmas Fair
Dec. 7, 8:30-noon at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Annisquam MA

The Christmas Fair features fresh holiday greens, centerpieces, wreaths and plants; exceptional handicrafts, and a glittering display of costume jewelry. The Sewing Circle is proud of the lovely presentation and wrapping of home-baked, gourmet foods and preserves prepared by our members. Delightful hostess baskets are always popular items at the sale. The Circle of Recipes cookbook, filled with cherished family recipes and historical commentaries from Sewing Circle members, will be available as a perfect Christmas gift!

Gingerbread Annisquam Lighthouse Kit

Only available at the 2013 Annisquam Sewing Circle Fair!

Saturday, December 7, 2013, 8a - noon.
34 Leonard St. (off Washington St., Rt 127)
Gloucester, MA 01930

A kit to make and bake your very own Annisquam Lighthouse.

And what will be on the Gourmet Table?

For a start! Rosemary Infused Olive Oil and St. John's Wort Tincture

From the University of Maryland Medical Center
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of being used as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various "nervous disorders." St. John's wort also has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. St. John's wort is one of the most commonly purchased herbal products in the United States.
In recent years, St. John’s wort has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. Most studies show that St. John's wort may help treat mild-to-moderate depression, and has fewer side effects than most other prescription antidepressants. But it interacts with a number of medications, so it should be taken only under the guidance of a health care provider.

Source: St. John's wort | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/st-johns-wort#ixzz2m8PKBXD6
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Jewelry, Jewelry and more Jewelry!

Gift Tags, Mini Gift Boxes & Wrapped Ready to Give

Unique Ornaments!

Gifts for the Home--Pot holders, Pillows & Cedar Sachets