I can understand how you feel about your quilt at this point. It seems that the squares were put together randomly-which can be OK. However, when the squares got put together some of the dark color and some of the light color seem to be 'clumped' together. The randomness got lost and any definition disappeared into confusion. You mentioned that the recipient has used teal and brown in the room where it will be used. I think the brown needs to be addressed. I really like Quilting Nan's approach. It gives organization to the blocks. I think the use of borders would help a lot. I think your blocks have lots of potential but you need to be friends with your ripper. Please show us what you decide to do. Try not to be discouraged as you forge ahead.