Annual holiday marketplace at the Depot combines crafts, community
A variety of vendors filled the Crawford Depot during the annual Christmas Mar- ketplace last weekend. Items ranged from hand-poured candles to used books, woven quilts and original photography and paintings. (Lily Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)
Ornaments handmade by Betty Andrews are displayed at her table for customers to browse. Andrews, owner of Cards by Betty, uses materials such as fabric, ribbon and paper to make her holiday crafts. (Lily Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)
Jewelry maker Kristie Hall follows a digital pattern she created to make a pair of holiday-themed earrings. Hall crafted her jewelry at her booth so her customers could see her handiwork. (Lily Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)
Peg Thon purchases holiday decor from Linda Parish, owner of Local Color in Lexington. Along with selling her own creations, Parish also organizes the Christmas Marketplace every year. (Lily Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)
The Historic Crawford Depot transformed into a winter wonderland this past weekend as the annual Christmas Marketplace returned to Oglethorpe County. Local vendors, including artists and small busines…
