You did a nice job of piecing this one together! Too bad you can't use the checkered fabric, it would have looked great, but I'm sure your replacement will too. Can't wait to see the end result, good luck!

Smart looking :-P

Somebody's going to be very happy with this quilt! It's neat!

Your quilt top looks great. I agree that the checkered border would be a good addition. You already have the fabric and it would be an appropriate border.

That strobing checker is at Hobby Lobby, too.

Such a masculine quilt. I am sure the recipient won't notice that the back is not checkered flag. Or you could make borders on it like suggested by others