No quilt police on this journey; if the quilter is satisfied, the block is a 'go'. As I say about mine, they are done and my quilt will be humble, I know!. Personally I like your blocks..both show character and are 'showy'. Love the colors in both. Men do see colors different from us...and think differently too I have found with my quilting, at least. My thoughts. which may not be worth two cents. LOL!