I made my first GFG using the plastic tops of yoghurt and similar cans. I have done many hexagon quilts since then and since doing the uneven border is my least favorite, I have gone to framed hexies<see
http://www.kiwiquilts.co.nz/Free+Patterns.html>
I find I can cut the large and small hexagons and felt batting hexagons easily enough and after I make all the hexagons, it is simple to seam them together<ladder stitch if I want it invisible, and I can do the seaming on my sewing machine if I am pressed for a birthday.> Doing them all the same size allows me to use them as "building blocks" for other projects such as the hexagon jacket I just made. It is very bright and colorful and I get stopped often for people to ask about it. Hope you find what works for you!