Not so much problem with the pattern. The trick is the colors and fabric choice. Both of my children (girl and boy) got a Mother's Dream block quilt for their HS graduations in their school colors. My daughter's is red, white and blue, my son's just white and blue. I used traditional prints with hers and chose a navy and white hand dyed batik for his. They look totally different and his looks quite masculine. Whatever you do, I am sure he will cherish. Good luck!