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“I like Betsy Ross as a model, too, the quilting…” quote by Kiki Smith — Download Open image

“I like Betsy Ross as a model, too, the quilting bee, sitting around with your friends making art, asking what they think, so that you get the benefit of everyone's opinions and so it's not just about you in your you-dom.”

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