Originally Posted by
Sleepy Hollow
Some are a little "obvious" (I have Eiffel Tower fabric for France, and will piece a shamrock for Ireland), but when you think of these countries, what do you think of?
At 19 he probably has a few subjects that interest him. A themed quilt would be nice but instead of adding elements that may not resonate, why don't you build it around the things he enjoys? Food, sports, games, etc. It's easy to find representations of each. You could also opt to present a composition of his favorite things throughout your travels. A personalized approach will be memorable and a lasting testament to the time spent.
You've been given quite a few suggestions but the one thing that kept playing in my head is what do these representations mean to him? He's a young man and I believe that reality should be borne in mind. Good luck.