Flags are not cheap and making your own gives satisfaction of having just exactly what you want to express. My 'sunshine' flag represents how hot it has been here in Mid TN, it is hanging at the moment, but was actually made to cheer us when snow is on the ground. I like putting my personal touch on flags, and always know that no one will have the same in their yard.It only takes a yd of fabric for the background, and lots of scraps for building other flags. I buy at least 5 colors when I shop. However, the quality of the para nylon is not as good as once was, and weather can shorten the lifespan.