Learning Curve - Crossed Treble Crochet

Ok, get your crochet-heads around this: These two squares are made with the same stitch. I did the left one first. It's crossed stitches right above each other. I didn't think it looked all that great. Not too different from V-stitch except it was a bit more densely packed. I figured maybe if I staggered the pattern, it would accentuate the crossed-ness of it. The jury's still out, but if I do this again, I'll choose the right one.

But can you tell the difference? Is it just because I made it that I can see it?

This really is a learning curve. I wonder if all my efforts will cause me to re-think each new stitch.