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Photos: Marathon Quilters Guild roadside show

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Featured, Z-Lead Image Front Page

The Marathon Quilters Guild held a Roadside Quilt Show on Sunday afternoon, with quilts displayed across from the Town Common and at the HCA Farmhouse.

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The Marathon Quilters Guild displayed their work outside on Sunday. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Quilts lined the cemetery fence across from the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Quilters (from left) Colleen Barnes, Margaret Driscoll, Anne Vernon and Jean Bertschmann enjoyed the afternoon on the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Cars passed by a parade of quilts on Main Street. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The quilts added some color to the center of town. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

1 Comment

  1. DAVID L. MCLEOD

    I loved seeing the quilts! Each one was special!

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