Trend Watch - Argyle and Houndstooth

I have been noticing most companies have been coming out with argyle and houndstooth patterns lately. I love most patterns... I couldn't live without stripes and polka dots. But something about these patterns makes me turn up my nose... (although... I do absolutely LOVE the colours in the argyle paper to the left). I just can't picture myself using it. What about you, have you added some to your stash yet? Or even better... can you provide us with an example? Either yours or someone elses. I'm very curious to see it put to good use. You can email your example to jewels.scrapstash@gmail.com.