Pab,
If this is your example of a humility block---then my entire quilt will be a humility quilt...This my first time doing applique and embroidery...Talk about biting off more than you can chew!
Seriously, your block is lovely. Don't be so harsh on yourself. Wait till you finish the 2nd one and then the 3rd and you'll see how great they begin to look next to each other.