OOOOOhhhhhh! Opening a can of worms, are we? I have worn a t-shirt with the flag on it. I have never made a flag quilt or bought flag material. I remember on "Barney Miller" (giving hints at my age!) when they arrested a guy who had a flag patch on the butt of his jeans and one of the cops was really ticked about that. It has always stuck with me. The rules are pretty clear, but they are etiquette. So no one will arrest you for making a flag quilt! I think most people see it as either a sign of patriotism or country decorating.