How ‘Rita’s Quilt’ Is Connecting Women Around the World
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A Chicago artist enlisted the help of women across the U.S. to finish Rita's quilt.
While at an estate sale last September, Chicago artist Shannon Downey found an unfinished quilt and knew she had to complete it but would need help. Her call for help was answered by women across the country,
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How ‘Rita’s Quilt’ Is Connecting Women Around the World
Clip: 7/9/2020 | 4m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
While at an estate sale last September, Chicago artist Shannon Downey found an unfinished quilt and knew she had to complete it but would need help. Her call for help was answered by women across the country,
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