I know, that checkerboard IS a little blinding. I can't remember if I told the story behind that one or not. But my son is 9, turning 10 in January. I told him I am making him a quilt, what colors and pattern would he like. He wanted checkerboard right from the start, and I spent about a week trying to dissuade him and choose something more traditional.... something PRETTIER!!! He finally caved into my pressure and just said to make whatever I wanted.
Well THAT made me feel terrible. LOL!!!!!!! So I immediately designed his quilt in EQ5 and added 2 borders and showed him... his face lit up and said "YES!" So it no longer matters that *I* don't like it. HE loves it. hehehehe