I am trying to find a good pattern for an "America" theme/style quilt for my son. FInished about 60x60. I have 2 packs of the Battle Hymn charm packs from MSQC, and have picked out those I want to use (I don't want to use any with flowers on it). I can get more charms if I need to.

Well I found this pattern....

http://www.connectingthreads.com/Pat...__D991255.HTML

and it says I can get 12, 9" blocks from 8 fat quarters. Is there a way I can use charm packs instead of fat quarters? I see the measurements there and it is four sections, each section uses 1, 2,3/4" sq and 1 2,3/4x5" sq. I think I need 2 of each fabric print charm and then have part of one left over...but what would the math be? I'm sure it is right in front of my face, but I can't figure it!

and then this one

http://www.fonsandporter.com/articles/flag_it

I like the 9patch square as I can use the charm packs, but I know that using the charm pack for the strips blocks will drive me to drink and I'll never get it done, so what else could I substitute for the strip block?

And also if you know of a brand of charm packs or jelly rolls or I guess even fat quarters that has a good "american/americana" theme print...please let me know. I figure I will use dark blue and dark red and a dark cream for the solids. And if you have any other suggestions that would be helpful, please...suggest away! Thanks, everyone!