When I buy charm packs always buy 2...gives at least 4 charms of each color combination. I have found recently that buying 10" layer cakes is better. You can get 4 charms out of 1 layer cake square and can get 4 jelly roll type strips of 2.5" x 10". These are great for making purses or totes or table runners and placemats. Very fast and easy when you do not have to spend as much time cutting. Also find great color matches save time. Missouri Star Quilt and Connecting Threads have good deals all the time on pre cuts.