SewExS ... yes sometimes the easiest things create the most problems. Though I think it's kind of a revenge to our thinking it's easy! I'm sure your friends will appreciate anything that you do right now, knowing how much of an upheaval your life is in. Great flag fabric ... I've even seen it for sale here in Canada!
FmHall ... ITA with Muv ... you really must show us pics of the two of you celebrating on the 4th, complete with your "official" shirts!