I am "slowly" getting my 3rd hexie quilt done. Nearly finished with the quilting. It is in the diamond layout. I have made 2 other GFG but have not used the traditional layout. My avatar is one of them. I think the picture is also in the gallery. I have appliqued the edge to a straight border fabric, and appliqued a vines/flowers on the borders. I will try a different finish on the diamond one. Someone here on the board posted her way a month or so ago. Sorry I can't remember the posters name. Maybe she will pop on here. Anyway, you stitch hexies to the border, then turn them to the back and stitch down. She showed photos, and her work was lovely. Good luck with your GFG. I should add, mine are all scrappy.