madquiltmaker

Picture taken 80 years ago

2012-02-16T13:20:00.000-08:00

Fun at Grandma Moore's

Topsham,Maine

Will be glad when I see lilacs again

2012-02-10T14:49:00.000-08:00

Very little snow today

2012-01-31T15:11:00.000-08:00

Probably more tomorrow....Been a mild fall & winter so far and tomorrow is FEBRUARY...

New boots for walking outside

2012-01-06T13:20:00.000-08:00

My son got them for me since he worries about his OLD mom falling...!

About to start a NEW YEAR

2011-12-27T08:35:00.000-08:00

In 2012 I will be 83 years old.....Feeling great...Hope I will thrive in 2012...Happy New Year to all...

Beth's quilt is all quilted--will ship it today...:)

2011-12-19T07:08:00.000-08:00

52 degrees here in Maine this morning..!

2011-11-28T06:26:00.000-08:00

We may hit a record high temp today, That was 56 or 58 .Predicting a high of 56 so we will see. Sure is nice on the heating this old house..! Today errands to run...PO to mail a package for my son..grocery shopping and a few other things to do.

A nice mild day to get it all done....:)

TTHE CUP WAS A GIFT FOR MY 82nd birthday.

2011-11-21T07:18:00.000-08:00

A sunny but COLD day here in Maine. A day to wear a wool sweater.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all.

MY ALICE IN WONDERLAND CUP.

2011-11-21T07:15:00.000-08:00

The picture is of my church ladies

2011-11-20T07:34:00.000-08:00

They were having a PIE SALE Saturday morning as I was on my way to Brunswick. I love my church ladies.. They are great.

I learned this morning in church that they made over 400.00 and sold out...:)

Home from Brunswick & Topsham..craft shows.

2011-11-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

Saw some old friends and that was nice..plus some extended family..The Lemieux's..Karen and Callie plus Avery and Callie's BF.

Home before dark..to keep my Son Happy.

It has been a mild November

2011-11-11T04:13:00.000-08:00

Today I am 82 and still feeling GREAT.

2011-11-08T03:26:00.000-08:00

I am thankful to be feeling so well at 82. It will be a very HAPPY day. I will go to hospital chaplaincy where we make things for nursing homes. Have a great day...! I know I will..!

My church ladies are my friends.

I got it DONE

2011-11-05T03:34:00.000-07:00

I am usually a happy old lady. This week not so much... I was waiting for a renewal form to renew my Maine drivers license . Found out they do NOT send them anymore. Learned that even tho I have had the right to drive for over 50 + years. Now to renew I needed my birth cert. and something else to prove who I am and that I am a Maine citizen.

So began the search. I went thru my husbands death cert. his birth cert. and our marriage papers....could Not find my birth cert. I ended up in tears missing my "GOLDIE"

So I traveled to Topsham Town office ( 80) miles away. Got 2 birth cert. and headed home. So I traveled 160 miles to prove who I am.. No time to visit old friends or SHOP. Wanted to get home before dark. ( ROAD WORK) One nice thing I saw the Town Clerk who was my neighbor back in the day..! So i went with birth cert,-light bill and property tax bill to show I am a Maine resident.Then an eye exam....passed with flying colors NOT restricted to glasses....and Tuesday I will vote and turn 82,...Sunday my sister is taking me to Brunswick for a "PIE PARTY". So I am back to my HAPPY self after all that......

Fall --pretty colors

2011-10-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

I love my maple trees and the pretty colors.

We have had some rain and wind today ...hope it will not take too many leaves down.

October in Maine

2011-10-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

The trees are getting so colorful..Enjoy this season while we are able. I have been to a cousin's funeral then had a nice visit with a niece...Now relaxing.

The tree in my backyard. The maples out front are gold & orange. This one is more colorful.

A beautiful sunny day here in Maine

2011-09-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Today a dear friend stopped in to visit me.Made my day extra special

A bright & sunny day here in Maine

2011-09-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Friday I was in Brunswick and reconnected with an old friend......actually a rather young lady. We worked together at a bank in Brunswick many years ago. She was the youngest of the group. We had lunch and a very nice visit.

Then she and her friend were on their way to Bar Harbor. While she was in Brunswick from WI. I was called her 'MAINE MOM'. It was so nice to see her again.

I made it through hurricane IRENE

2011-08-30T08:34:00.000-07:00

We lost power from 4pm Sunday to about 11:15 later that night. North of us roads are washed out and there is major flooding. Here just rain and wind plus the power outage. I will get matches and find my old radio with the batteries in it. Thank goodness for LED flashlights.

Today we have SUNSHINE and the 70's

Baby quilt is done.

2011-07-22T04:26:00.000-07:00

Emmits quilt

2011-06-20T03:46:00.001-07:00

After a death in the family of a 4 year old.....time to make this quilt for a new baby we will be welcoming........PInwheels forEmmit.

My lilacs have been so pretty

2011-06-04T09:41:00.000-07:00

dishcloth pattern

2011-06-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

I use them as hot pads.

My bleeding heart plant is still pretty

2011-06-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

I love lilacs

2011-05-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

My bleeding heart plant

2011-05-31T09:08:00.000-07:00

It is still pretty and I have lots of lilacs. The whole neighborhood is in full bloom lilacs everywhere.

So pretty.

Sunshine & warmth...

2011-05-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

Lilac bushes are blooming in my neighborhood. My apple blossoms are also blooming.

Love the springtime and warmer weather. Guess I am getting OLD. Do not like driving in bad weather. Wishing everyone a nice weekend.

My husbands final resting place I miss him........

2011-05-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Must update my blog

2011-05-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

I will be 82 this fall and have been widowed 4 years now. I am lucky to be in good health and mostly a happy old lady...!

A beautiful sunny day in Maine

2011-05-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

It may be Friday the 13th but avery nice day to enjoy the outdoors. Plants are coming up..the trees are in full bloom ..everything is looking green.

Saw a beautiful cardinal in my maple tree. what a gorgeous bird. The humming birds are back and we have yellow finches plus house finches, blue jays, chickadees red winged black birds. I love watching the birds. Time to go outside while we have SUNSHINE..!

Our RED SOX

2011-05-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

They were badly beaten yesterday...Hope the game tonight is much better. We love our SOX win or lose. Faithful fans .

Sunshine today

2011-05-06T09:53:00.000-07:00

I love SUNSHINE after the rain.Everything is green and the spring flowers are in bloom. I love the spring with the tree leaves coming out. Today it is work time at the church....then tomorrow we have our TRASH & TREASURE sale from 9-12

Enjoy this beautiful day.

Sunshine

2011-04-25T10:30:00.000-07:00

Today it is 60 degrees and we have SUNSHINE...plus the grass is getting GREEN...Spring Fever! So Nice to have warmer temps. Spring flowers are blooming.....Happy days ahead.

2011-04-25T10:29:00.001-07:00

Nice Easter at my sister's home

2011-04-25T10:28:00.001-07:00

RED SOX WON

2011-04-09T04:16:00.000-07:00

We love Pedie....Cold this am but 50 and 60's later Spring Fever.....I will quilt...then Outside in the sunshine, Now for my coffee & morning paper.

My quilting project

2011-04-05T07:25:00.000-07:00

I have been quilting

2011-04-05T07:23:00.000-07:00

Rain Fog SNOW...all means time to QUILT...

Enjoying my Primrose plant

2011-04-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

My sister took me to have a pedicure at the Senator Inn in Augusta. The next morning after breakfast..we went to Longfellow's Greenhouse.

A breath of SPRING.! She bought me this plant. It is so very pretty ....Nice to look at when we had a winter snowstorm in APRIL.

I have a new WEB CAM a Logitech.

2011-03-16T06:27:00.000-07:00

My son downloaded FACETIME . Now if you have a Mac or an I-phone 4 you can have facetime with me. check it out. 99 cents.

A sunny but COLD day here in Maine

2011-03-09T06:13:00.001-08:00

My husbands favorite coffee pot. I use it every morning to make my coffee.

My church ladies got a laugh ..seeing my old coffee pot. Yes, I had an electric one. Gave it to my Mother-in-law.

Yesterday as far as one could see the trees were covered in ice and with sunshine...a beautiful sight

It was breathtaking.! The trees sparkled.

Another snowy & icy day Time to bake & quilt

2011-02-28T04:22:00.000-08:00

This is a bunt cake that is really enjoyed by all.

CORNMEAL-LEMON CAKE

baking spray(cooking spray with flour)

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. each baking soda & salt

2 sticks butter(1 cup) unsalted soften

1 3/4 cups sugar

1 tbsp. grated lemon zest

1/4 cup lemon juice

4 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

SUGAR GLAZE

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 . Heat oven to 325 You'll need a 12 cup bunt pan coated with baking spray. In a medium bowl , whisk together flour, cornmeal,baking powder and soda & salt,

2. In a large bowl beat butter,sugar,lemon zest and juice with mixer on medium speed until light & fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until blended. With mixer on low , alternately beat in flour mixture & buttermilk until batter is smooth. Scrape into prepared pan : level top with a spatula.

3. Bake 55 to 65 minutes until wooden pick comes out clean.When inserted in cake. Cool cake on wire rack 5 minutes.

4 Meanwhile make sugar glaze

Mix ingredients in a small bowl just until combined.(sugar will not be totally dissolved) .Invert cake from pan onto rack..place rack over a baking sheet. Brush glaze glaze all over hot cake until absorbed (sugar crystals will be evident) Cool completely . Transfer cake to a serving plate and cover. Let cake rest for several hours. Cut into thin slices.......to serve.

Hope you will enjoy this cake! Now time to quilt & later bake some bread.

It is SNOWING

2011-02-25T11:50:00.000-08:00

Lots of SNOW today and I am wishing for SPRING!

The love of my life

2011-02-24T06:51:00.000-08:00

Miss him especially today his 80th birthday......

Today would be "Goldies" 80th Birthday

2011-02-24T06:17:00.000-08:00

I would be making him a PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE. The following is how I made it.

I used a Pyrex pie plate

1 recipe of hot water sponge cake: to follow.....Fruit...1/4cup butter 1/2 cup of brown sugar

melt butter add brown sugar stir until thoroughly mixed. Low heat.

Remove from heat.add 4 slices of pineapple (may also use some maraschino cherries)

HOT WATER SPONGE CAKE

1 cup sifted cake flour 2 eggs separated

1 1/2 teas.baking powder

dash of salt 1 cup of sugar

6 tablespoons hot water

1 teas. vanilla

sift together flour,baking powder and salt.Beat egg yolks until lemon colored;gradually beat in sugar ,then hot water ,vanilla and finally flour; gently fold in egg whites beaten stiff but not dry

Pour the batter over the fruit mixture.....bake in a moderate oven (350 ) 35-45 minutes..loosen from sides of pan turn over a cake plate and let rest at lest 1 minute and allow the fruit and syrup to to drip onto the cake. ENJOY!

Sunshine!

2011-02-16T08:08:00.000-08:00

A much warmer day...So very nice. I had coffee and my breakfast as I watched the birds at the feeder. Enjoying a sunny day here in Maine.

Thought this would give someone a SMILE

2011-02-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

Since I belong to Corinna United Methodist Women this made me laugh. Need a laugh after all the snow and cabin fever.........:)

My two brothers and our cousin John Moore

2011-02-07T12:31:00.000-08:00

Those were the days spending time at Grandma's house.John & I are both in our 80's Bobby is the youngest and Rodney is in his 70's now......Taken about 1940

Snowed last night

2011-02-06T12:21:00.000-08:00

We have mild temps today but lots of snow. Watching the Celtics and football later.

A snowy day here in Maine

2011-01-12T08:47:00.000-08:00

It is snowing and the wind is blowing....a day to stay inside and QUILT,

The sky this morning....beautiful

2010-12-29T08:07:00.000-08:00

Stepped out to get my paper. This beautiful red sky was a nice way to start the day ...after the big snowstorm.......!

This year my tree is fabric

2010-12-19T09:34:00.000-08:00

My fabric tree and my wreath wall hanging is in the background......MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Maine treasures

2010-11-22T07:25:00.000-08:00

Christmas ornaments and notecards I bought at a church fair in Brunswick ,Maine

Nice visit with former daughter-in-law and grandchildren

2010-10-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

They brought me a dozen red roses...Nice

nice meeting

2010-10-05T13:20:00.000-07:00

Had UMW meeting today. The ladies are so nice. Beautiful sunny day here in Maine

2010-09-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

For my facebook friends 3 bean salad

2010-09-23T05:31:00.000-07:00

I got this from a Marjorie Standish cookbook. My Mom gave me two..one fore my birthday in Nov. and the other one for Christmas.

THREE BEAN SALAD make sure to rinse all canned beans to remove the sodium

1 can cut green beans

1 can of yellow wax beans

1 can of red kidney beans

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 c. finely chopped onion

DRESSING

2/3 cup vinegar

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup of salad oil

1 teaspoon salt- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

mix well until sugar dissolves ...turn dressing over the vegetables then refrigerate, ENJOY~

remember to rinse all canned beans to remove the sodium .

This picture of me Taken 79 years ago

2010-09-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Having fun at Grandma's house.

Hickory Tussock Moth.mov

2010-09-08T13:50:00.000-07:00

A beautiful weekend ahead here in Maine

2010-08-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

A really beautiful day in Maine

2010-08-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

What a nice day...sunshine,,,lower humidity.. NICE.

Sunshine today and very nice.

2010-08-10T12:54:00.000-07:00

Went to Newburg HC and had a great day. My sons have taken my car to get 4 new tires. Want to be all set....for fall & winter. Finally turned the AC on. Quite warm and humid.I have both boys here with me.

2010-07-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

Dish cloth pattern .

2010-07-20T04:39:00.000-07:00

Made this wall hanging for my friend Beth in Michigan.

Some quilts I have made

2010-07-20T04:33:00.000-07:00

2010-07-11T07:09:00.000-07:00

my backyard last night...........

2010-06-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

The building where I went to school in the 40's We had a reunion of John A. Cone School former students yesterday. Had a great time and so much fun to see old friends.

After the school it was our Town hall and also police dept. they were in the basement for a long time. So we had sunshine and a wonderful day.

2010-06-24T15:28:00.000-07:00

13 years ago tomorrow my husband & I retired to Corinna. He has been gone 3 years but I am still here.

Thought about going back down to my hometown.......but nice friends here and neighbors....made the choice easy.

I will be back in my hometown Tuesday for the John A. Cone School Reunion.

A beautiful sunny day 86 degrees in my part of Maine today.

2010-06-21T13:49:00.000-07:00

I got connected with the grandson of an Air Force couple who were our down the hall neighbors.

We lived in Geneva, NY at the time. I was a nervous new Mom with my son Alan.

I woke him up to be sure he was ok. The neighbor down the hall had a toddler and a baby with the colic. She told me to let the baby sleep and that I should relax.

The Veterans Cemetery Augusta,Maine

2010-06-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

This is where my husband was laid to rest. I was so impressed with all the flags. A sight to behold.

A day of JOY and some sadness as we say good bye to Pastor Grace

2010-05-29T13:47:00.000-07:00

A very nice day

2010-05-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

I made cookies and went to the party for our Pastor Grace. We will miss her. We really do love her. Wishing her well on her new project.

Tonight I will quilt and watch the RED SOX. Tomorrow after church I will go to the cemetery.

Another warm day here in Maine

2010-05-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

I have a second bloom on my plant today. So very pretty.

My sister stopped in for a visit this afternoon.

My beautiful plant gift of my nephew & partner

2010-05-25T10:54:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful blossom. My nephew sent this to me at christmas time. It bloomed once and now has more buds.....so more blooms are coming.

2010-05-18T08:47:00.000-07:00

Sunshine...birds are singing ,,A beautiful day in my part of MAINE

Good morning from Maine

2010-05-16T04:12:00.000-07:00

A week ahead of sunshine and temps mid 70's Love this time of year in Maine.

A sunny day in Maine

2010-05-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

My apple tree will soon be gone by. Love those blossoms. We have been about 2 weeks ahead of our normal schedule. There are lilac bushes in bloom. Mine is on the north side of the house but is almost ready to burst out with flowers.

Apple blossom time in corinna

2010-05-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

My yard has lilac's ready to open soon...Apple tree is in full bloom. Spring in Maine ...NICE...:)

2010-05-01T19:14:00.000-07:00

My cousin stopped in for a visit today so nice to see him.

SUNSHINE AND 72 degrees

2010-05-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

A really beautiful day here in Maine I have windows open and the ceiling fan on So very nice. Will quilt tonight.......! Must get back outside.

Clouds are taking over the SUNSHINE

2010-04-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Oh well it is still 63 degrees...not bad for an April day. Wednesday will be my grandson's birthday. Now grown and in their 20's . Time sure flies by..........

Sunshine and 64

2010-04-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

Home from a very nice meeting. The Corinna UMW met with the Guilford UMW and had a really nice meeting.

Now to get busy......

A cloudy day with Rain

2010-04-18T07:12:00.000-07:00

I really miss my husband on dreary Sundays. For some reason I have no Sunday paper.

We used to get away and go to antique shops and eat at different restaurants.

I do so well then it hits me like a huge wave and I miss my husband so much. This will pass and I will be fine.

41 degrees and the furnace is running. We got spoiled with the 60's and 70's Now we are back to normal and it seems COLD. Sunshine coming midweek ! !!......... :)

Thinking of You Flowers --I enjoyed them so much

2010-04-17T09:25:00.000-07:00

A cloudy Saturday in Maine..Some got SNOW !

2010-04-17T09:17:00.000-07:00

Home from church and our TRASH & TREASURE sale. Did really quite well. Now bake beans-cole slaw-and I will bake some cornbread.

2010-04-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

I took this last year but the yellow finches are BACK. So it is really spring in Maine

Easter Sunday

2010-04-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

I spent the day with my sister and her husband and children . It was sunny and 76 degrees . Good food 7 good friends.

When I drove in my yard my daffodils were in bloom...How nice on Easter Sunday

Yesterday I saw 2 robins and Clueless Quilters made quilts

2010-03-23T07:03:00.000-07:00

Spring is here..... Our Pastor Grace is leaving to go back to her homeland and start an orphanage in Zimbabwe. We will miss her as she leaves in June.

2010-03-02T07:10:00.000-08:00

My favorite quilt.. made for my niece Lori. She died in a house fire 01-09. I think I will make another quilt of this same pattern. I also loved the colors.

2010-03-01T08:25:00.000-08:00

March first and we had NO measurable SNOW in February. This is how bare our yard is.......

2010-01-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

I am working on this quilt for my friend friend Beth as it snows here in Maine today.

2010-01-18T07:19:00.000-08:00

Today we have some snow so it is a good day to quilt.

2010-01-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

I have both my boys here with me this week. So nice. Went to the doctor Monday & got my H1N1 flu shot plus the seasonal one. So that is done !

Tonight homemade pizza. Love having both my boys with me.

My new Christmas shirt

2009-12-26T07:44:00.000-08:00

2009-12-26T07:24:00.000-08:00

A dull cloudy morning. My Christmas lights are on and so pretty.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR.

2009-12-22T08:27:00.000-08:00

Coffee...poppyseed bagels and my morning paper. SNOW is on the way it will be time to bake some more cookies.

2009-12-21T06:10:00.000-08:00

What I have been doing.

2009-12-21T02:48:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my friends everywhere. Alice

Merry Christmas

2009-12-19T04:42:00.000-08:00

My sister came to visit and took me to get a Christmas tree. So my tree is up and the lights are on it now to decorate it today.

2009-12-07T06:06:00.000-08:00

Took some time off from quilting to do some sewing and knitting.

SUNSHINE this AM but oh so COLD.