Reread 'coming out of the dark' threads by Jamesjohn....in fact...read everything you can get your hands on here by Jamesjohn. Also KentS (harder to find). Reread shinybear's threads Tips (Piecing)....I think you will get a better mindset/direction.
all the best, sg
sg Love is PATIENT, love is KIND, LOVE never fails / DB since 2001