moreland

I thought sashing between blocks would be good, too. The blocks that show the rug between them seem livelier than the ones that are right together. Maybe a very narrow red border--like a piping,would be good????

sewNso

I like adding another sashing between the blocks to 'perk it up, also'. I think it is going to be just fine. you will be surprised how it will grow on you, once it is done. I think a pretty red strip with black corner stones, if it were mine.

playswithcolor

If you don't have red, audition other colors. The tan/beige similar to what's in the blocks might work. Another idea might be the sashing setting that forms 8 pointed stars around each cornerstone. I'm sure that setting has a name but it's escaping me right now.

Dragonfly Nana

You could also set the blocks on point with a light colored sashing and edge pieces (can't remember the correct term at the moment). That might help you use the other blocks too.

Grace creates

OK red got many votes, but I think outside the box and that is a dark turquiose

Homespun

I don't think it is ugly, just bland..like suggestions to perk it up.

GailG

I love your blocks and I think that the suggestions for adding red would be great. I also thought perhaps an orangy color would be a good complement to the brown sashing. Let us see the final product.

Jingle

Not ugly just needs to be perked up. I have never seen an ugly quilt.

Twisted Quilter

Not ugly in my opinion.

Bonbonary

What about black sashing? Something similar to the dark squares in the blocks. I think it would be a great quilt for a guy...looks very masculine. Not ugly to me.