This is proving to be a learning lesson to me as well....and also learning about the flag.
Now lads, getting her to Blighty is easy.....but convincing her to stay and succeeding, deserves admiration.
This link answers the questions about the design....hit the Affidavits section wherein the kids swear to the actual design.
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagtale.html
Old George wanted six pointed stars but Mrs.Ross suggested she could make five pointed stars with one snip of the scissors.
Most American women are pretty clever at snipping with scissors....ask John Wayne Bobbit if you doubt me. Bear that in mind Maxburner!
Now if she had just used Pinking Shears....old John could have been a real sport!