I lovve it...I myself am not a fan of aqua or batiks but i really like the combination in this block.
As for you hating it...you have to make up your mind and just make it. In the past i have made a couple of things for my sister she wanted but i thought they were awful. But when i gave it to her the look of pure joy and love on her face made it worth every minute i dreaded working on it. I would make it again if it would make her happy. Just remember the sooner you get it done the sooner you don't have to look at it.