Looks great so far. When you press your seams first set the seam by laying the iron on the seam before pressing it to the dark side. This in beds the threads, a good thing! I also would try turning half to get that Chevron (V) look if you like it sew it or you can just turn it back again. Do you have a design wall? You can make one by purchasing a vinyl table cloth with the flannel on the underside or some warm and natural and hang it on a wall. Put your pieces on it ( the flannel will hold your pieces there without pinning) step back and take a look at it.