I love floating blocks of any kind. I'm not crazy about oranges and golds but if there's some burgundy, dk green, all the fall colors thrown in I think it will be one awesome looking quilt. And remember, that's just me (on orange and gold) other people love those colors. As far as the block itself, it's wonderful. Yes, I would gladly receive a quilt made like this. Do you need my address? LOL
I also agree with ktbb, a little more contrast between background and border might look better.