Scrap Quilt

Finished Quilt on our Bed.

Any good crafty person will probably have a few projects going at once. A bad crafty person will let them sit and never finish them. I make sure to set deadlines and goals for finishing my projects. Sometimes I have to adjust them to be more realistic, but I always try to finish them. 

First completed row of the quilt.

This Quilt is just one example of that in my own home. While my husband was deployed I worked on this to keep me busy. Any other military spouses know what I mean? Those long nights when you can't sleep so you work yourself into exhaustion? Well, its one of the things that works for me. I used a someone else's pattern so I wont be posting it for sale on etsy, but I can make pillows after altering the size of the motif a bit if anyone is interested. I made it a point to use this project as a "stash buster." I only used remnants or leftovers from other projects to make all of the squares. Tonight I stitched on the batting and the backing to make a soft quilt. I hope this inspires a few of you to use your scraps too :)

Not a "Standard Issue" Wife

Xandar makes me smile everyday, but the best days are the ones where I am shown as an atypical wife. Every Marine out there has heard, or has, a story about the crazy significant other who was completely focused on themselves. 

On the whole, I don't think I am that different from any of the other wives I am around. What might set me apart is my particular skills set, which many of my friends have commented resembles a 1950's housewife more than an educated 21st century woman. You know what? I am content because I have a little of column A and B. There is very little that I do which is natural talent, its all just years of practice. 

How can you be a "Non-Standard Issue" Wife too? I am always learning and trying new things. I don't have a fixed work schedule I help and take care of my husband - and his Marines. Find the balance in life. Do stuff for you, but don't forget to do stuff for him too. Roll with the punches. Chances are that Hubby doesn't like the new situation either, but when we complain about what they can't change it only makes them feel worse. Tailor this a bit to who you are as a person- they married you not a cardboard cut out.

Next time: Quick and Easy Guacamole