Hey Kim....You are doing good. I guessed it would take a while to LOOK-SEE before you want to move over to piecing. As for your H updating you about OW, the thing is just listen and validate. Remember NOT to be critical. As per Deb (over at piecing), sometimes they need to tell the LBS as part of their "returning". If you become angry or upset by what he tells you, he may just withdraw. As you mentioned, your H is not a talker. SO, him telling you about OW is sort of a good sign (eventhough you don't like it....vent over here or to friends...) Will check on you soon.