One-of-a-Kind, Andean Style Hat Sold!

The story of Grace's Andean style hats 

My dear friend, Grace Murray knit over 400 hats and gave them all away to friends and to local  organizations. 

It all started with a trip one weekend to a yarn store in Maine where she bought a book with a knit hat on the cover. The book told the story of the author's travels and of collecting the knit designs on the Andes. The next weekend she went back to the store in Maine and bought enough yarn for one hat. Shortly after that she and her husband, David were on their sailboat, stuck in the fog in a harbor in Maine where Dave read the instructions as Grace knit the edging for her first hat. She was hooked. Dave helped Grace layout different patterns for special hats depicting a sailboat or another design personalizing many of the following hats.

When Grace could no longer knit she gave me her patterns, the book that started it all and the left over yarn. In her memory I started to knit my version of the Andean hat. All were sold at the Annisquam Arts and Crafts Show or the Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair.

The sailboat hat was custom made for a member of the Annisquam Village as a result of the Auction shown in the video.

 AA&CS Auction of Hat

ANNISQUAM ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 2022

October 8 – 9

The Annisquam Arts &a Crafts Show will be held live and in person October 8 – 9 at
the newly renovated Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester, MA.
www.annisquamartsandcraftshow.org

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Celebrating its 38th year, this curated show and sale presents one-of-a-kind,
handcrafted works from 30+ talented artisans from across Cape Ann and beyond.
They will display their finest work including jewelry, blown glass, cashmere
mittens, pashminas, ceramics, wood, paper goods, baby gear, artisanal dog treats
and candles. The Gallery showcases a wide selection of oils, watercolors and
pastels.

The show opens with a Friday night Gala for Sponsors, who join the artists for a
festive evening of mingling and early shopping, with wine, passed hors d’oeuvres
and an opportunity to bid on four lots in a Live Auction gaveled by celebrity
auctioneer, Bruce Tarr.

To become a Sponsor, visit our website:
https://annisquamvillagechurch.org/giving/
Proceeds benefit the Annisquam Village Church and its support of community
outreach programs across Cape Ann. A decision about requiring masks will be
made closer to the date of the Show.
For more information, please contact annisquamartshow@gmail.com

Coming soon! The Annual Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show

 

The Annual Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show

Gala Opening Event - Friday Evening, October 7th, 2022

To become a Sponsor and to attend the Gala Sign up at:

https://annisquamvillagechurch.org/giving/ Fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

The Annisquam Arts & Craft Show is open to all

Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th, 2022

In the newly renovated Village Hall at 32 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930

The proceeds benefit the Annisquam Village Church

Denizen of Annisquam - Ring Master

 A Denizen of Annisquam - The Ring Master

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

The Ring Master

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

• Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics
• Polyester Fiber Fill
• Height: Approx. 15"
• Created by S. Brown

Sold

Denizen of Annisquam - The Good Reverend

Denizen of Annisquam - The Good Reverend 

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

The Good Reverend

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

• Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics
• Polyester Fiber Fill
• Height: Approx. 15"
• Created by S. Brown

Sold

 

Denizen of Annisquam - Fearless Leader of the Village Hall

Denizen of Annisquam -  Fearless Leader of the Village Hall 

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

Fearless Leader of the Village Hall

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

• Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics
• Polyester Fiber Fill
• Height: Approx. 15"
• Created by S. Brown

Sold

Denizen of Annisquam - Messenger of Good Cheer

Denizen of Annisquam - Messenger of Good Cheer 

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

Messenger of Good Cheer 

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

• Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics
• Polyester Fiber Fill
• Height: Approx. 15"
• Created by S. Brown

Sold

A Denizen of Annisquam - King of the Hors d'Oeuvre

A Denizen of Annisquam - King of the Hors d'Oeuvre

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

King of the Hors d'Oeuvre

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics

Polyester Fiber Fill

Height: Approx. 15"

Created by S. Brown

Sold

 

A Denizen of Annisquam - Care Team Angel

 A Denizen of Annisquam - Care Team Angel

Dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

Care Team Angel

For a closer look! Come to the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, the Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930 October 8 - 10 starting with the Friday Evening Sponsors' Gala!

The Show & Sale is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 5. All are welcome. Face masks will be required of all.

• Faceless doll: cotton with, clothing of miscellaneous fabrics
• Polyester Fiber Fill
• Height: Approx. 15"
• Created by S. Brown

Sold

Hand-knit Headband and matching Fingerless Gloves

 Did you have a Scottish cap when you were young? I remember mine. 

This Haedband and Fingerless Gloves invoke that memory.

Peruvian wool

Medium size

Hand-knit

Available at the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show.

Annisquam Denizen - Anne of 'Squam

What does Anne of 'Squam do when she is here?
 

Anne is an example of a faceless doll. It appears dolls have been created without facial features since ancient times and are still being created today. The reasons are many. One was economic, another faith based and perhaps another was the skill required to make a face on a doll. Whatever the reason the dolls were and are treasured in Japan, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Canada and in the United States to name a few.

Stop by and chat with here about the many, many activities in Annisquam year 'round.

Large doll with hand-knit sweater, socks and hat. She will share the various organization that make the Village tick.

She will be at the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show until someone takes her home.

$225

Aniisquam Historic Buildings Mug

Have a bit of Annisquam with you all year

Illustration includes:

• The Annisquam Village Church
• The Village Hall which includes The Village Library & The Barn
• The Annisquam Exchange which was the original school and includes the Art Gallery on the second floor
• The Annisquam Historical Society that was Hose 8 Firehouse
  

Product Details

• White ceramic coffee mug
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Mild detergent, no bleach, recommended to preserve quality
• High resolution image from illustration by S. Brown

Available at the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, October 8-10, 2021, Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street,  Gloucester MA 01930 and the Annisquam Exchange mid June to mid October in 2022.            

$20

Annisquam Creations at the Annisqaum Arts & Crafts Show

 Annnisquam Arts & Crafts Show at the Village Hall

Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10 from 10 am to 4 pm.

 

Handcrafted Soap & Hand-knit, Cotton Washcloth

Handcrafted Soap & Hand-knit, Cotton Washcloth

Two bars of Oatmeal Soap and two 100% cotton, knit  cloth in a gift package.

2021 Annisquam Art & Crafts Show

2021 Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show 

Presenting the 37th Annual Show—live and in person!

Gala Preview Party for Sponsors
Friday, October 8, 6-9 pm

Show open to the public
Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 10am -5pm

​​Please join our list of sponsors by clicking the link below.

https://annisquamvillagechurch.org/giving/​
Your donation of $150 includes two tickets to the Opening Gala or $100 for a single ticket​

 All artisans and volunteers are fully vaccinated.  Everyone--vaccinated and unvaccinated--must wear a mask while inside the Village Hall for the Show.
 

Annisquam Historic Buildings Notebook

Start your journal in a notebook featuring The historic building in the Village of Annisquam on Cape Ann on the coast of Massachusetts.

Printed on high-quality 70lb text paper for minimal bleedt hrough, they're a great option for both school and home. Available individually or as a set of three, in lined or unlined options.

Available at the Shop on Society6

More items available at Society6
 

Annisquam Light Blank Note

A much treasured landmark, the Annisquam Light proudly stands at the East end of the Annisquam River..

It has beckoned many mariners safely home from the foggy seas of Ipswich Bay.

 

 

 

Available as a self-mailer and a card with an envelope.

Annisquam Light Self-mailers - pack of 5 with clear sealling dots.

$6

Annisquam Light note card with envelope

$4.50

 

A Message from the Annisquam Arts & Craft Show 2021

This year we are very excited to be back live and in person at the Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Annisquam, MA, with the 37th Annual Annisquam Arts & Craft Show.

With over 25 vendors- seven of them new to the show, and another eight Fine Artists juried in, we expect this to be the best show yet!

Artists and Crafters from across Cape Ann and beyond will be showing their wares in Annisquam on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10, 2021, 10am to 5pm both days.

On Friday night before the show, the Village Hall will be the venue for the Show's Opening Gala.

Sponsors will be invited to join the artisans for an evening of mingling and early shopping, with wine, appetizers and an opportunity to bid on four lots in a Live Auction.

Bruce Tarr will be our Celebrity Auctioneer and will use his skills to put up for bid a painted oar by beloved artist/fisherman Sam Nigro, an oil on canvas painting by local artist David Arsenault, an Andean Design hat, handmade of Peruvian wool by Suzanne Brown and a Dinner for Eight- at your home, with a menu decided on by you and the chef, presented by local culinary artist- Tom Moriarty.

To become a sponsor visit our website at: http://www.annisquamartsandcraftshow.org

All artisans and volunteers are fully vaccinated.  Everyone--vaccinated and unvaccinated--must wear a mask while inside the Village Hall for the Show.

 

For more information please visit our website or email:  maryeflaherty@gmail.com

 

Annisquam Historic Buildings - Blank note cards

In the Village of Annisquam you will find these wonderfully preserved building. 

At the head of Lobster Cove is the Annisquam Village Church, the Third Parish of Gloucester, an excellent example of 1830's architecture. 

Three buildings dominate the village center including:

• the Village Hall which also houses the Village Library,
• the Annisquam Historical Society in the home of the Hose 8 Hand Tub
• the Annisquam Exchange, which was the neighborhood school and now serves as a consignment shop and art gallery. The Exchange is also the center for news in the Village.

Blank note with envelope
Set of 5
$20 Shipping included

 

Historic Buildings of Annisquam Mug

 

This premium ceramic Coffee Mug makes Annisquam a part of your everyday life. These cool cups also happen to be one of our most popular gifting items - because they’re both useful and thoughtful.  

• Available in 11oz and 15oz options
• Premium ceramic construction
• Wraparound artwork
• Large handles for easy gripping
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Available at the Annisquam Exchange (link takes you to Facebook)
• Or order directly and have the mug sent to you Check here for Sale Price!