The seam ripper is my friend...the seam ripper is my friend....the seam...

I decided the white was just too much, so tomorrow I will be taking it apart.  Cutting the white strips into different sizes pieces and adding the black strips to break it all up.

I know I will be happier with it, but I just have to cringe at the thought of taking it apart and cutting it up.  Oh well - it will certainly look better!