Awww Plosh, I'm so sorry you didn't enjoy/like the result.
I bet you anything though; that if you started again with a new set of fabrics and after re reading the tut, your next block would be much better not only in technique but also aesthetically for you.
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That said your block isn't bad at all and for a first attempt you should be pleased with yourself.
So after all that off you go ....
Into the BOM HOF with you ....