So sorry you are dismayed by small pieces. Quilting, like all creative endeavors, is a bit of an experiment. We all go through stages of trying new things out and decide whether we enjoy it or not. A lot of searching and trial and error go into discovering what we enjoy.
Keep searching for the style you enjoy. One little block can't get a quilter down.
I like your idea of upscaling them to a size you like. I would never have thought of that as a solution to this pattern.
Keep us posted with your progress.
peace