Piecing is quite different from the previous stage. Why don't you try posting in the piecing forum and see what sort of advice you get there.
Personally, I have found that piecing goes on forever in order to keep your M healthy and also it is something you BOTH have to be actively participating in....it is not a one person thing IMO.
Saffie me 46 H 46 M in 1986 D20,D18,S16,D13 H's A 01/05 to 07/06 H recommitted to M 07/06 renewed vows 09/06 Going from strength to strength