Fish, What is the challenging piece? You two sound like you are doing great. I would recommend reading the best introduction and primer on Piecing that I've seen. It is on Illuminata's thread.
CL
CL 53 W 54 M 20 yrs. 03'-09' Separation + Old Patterns + GAL 10-14' Piecing
"The Master allows things to happen. She shapes events as they come."