That is a beautiful GFG! I am also putting a black path for mine, maybe a dark brown, i haven't decided yet. I like the layout in the picture with the shared paths. I think when the diamonds are done they are EPP. I am not sure of that. I have not drawn up the pattern because i simply dont know how. I just was thinking make X amount of flowers then make it X" x X" then done, simpler in my head. Lol.