Repeating Patterns: Creative Block

I spent hours last night trying out repeating patterns such as tartans, plaids, gingham and checks and I can't say that I produced anything that I could say wow that's amazing.  I did learn a lot though and I suppose I do have some potential backgrounds for the future.

Oh well, I suppose we have Valentine's Day coming up soon so this is the best I've got from last night's endeavours, I'm afraid.