Oh great something to look forward too. I am doing that one as well, some of my blocks are even and I haven't gotten to the center medallion block yet.
Thank God I bought a 1/2 yard of each of the fabrics in case I have to redo a block here and there.
Sorry I can't help, but I will ask next time I am in my LQS.
Question though, what templates did you get with your patterns? I wasn't aware there were templates involved.