Sunday, October 16, 2022

Darlene Zimmerman Embroidery

I had several hand projects I could have worked on while visiting Deanna in Utah but I decided to pull an older project that hasn't seen the light of day for several years, the Darlene Zimmerman embroidered blocks.

I completed one block while I was there . . .


and started a second block. 

Now it's in storage until I feel like embroidering again.

I'm glad that hydrangea block is finished, I didn't like that block as well as the others.

Here is a link to more information about these blocks.

Last week my posts were about the changes in our lives, selling the milking herd and moving off the farm. Someone mentioned they didn't remember seeing a picture of the farmhouse so here is the farmhouse to show you.

The farm buildings are on the top of a hill including the house. This was a good home to raise children, especially boys!


This picture was take while standing in the curve of the driveway. The maple trees are starting to put on their autumn color.


This picture is looking away from the house but these trees are so beautiful, I couldn't resist taking their picture.


The tree stump was a maple that was damaged in a storm several years ago. 

Linking to Kathys Slow Stitching Sunday, Stitching Stuff, Oh Scrap, Monday Making, Handmade Monday, Design Wall Monday, Craftastic Monday

20 comments:

Ivani said...

Lovely embroidery project, Gretchen. You did a beautiful work with the Hydrangeas block. Your Farm is a beautiful place, and I am sure you were a Happy Family there. Lovely scenary and gorgeous trees. Have a wonderful week.

Created by Kathi said...

Your Darlene Zimmerman embroidery is stunning gretchen! I hope you don't miss the farmhouse too much once you are all moved out! lol
Kathi

CathieJ said...

Those embroidered blocks are pretty. I really do like the hydrangea block. Your farmhouse and the surrounding property is beautiful. I hope you have moved somewhere that you love.

linda said...

The block is so pretty and the farmhouse is lovely what a beautiful place.

Little Penpen said...

Your farmhouse looks like my dream home. So pretty. I'm sure you have many great memories there. Your embroidery is wonderful!

The Cozy Quilter said...

What a beautiful place to raise a family! I’m sure you will fill your new home with love and laughter and memories. The embroidery is gorgeous!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That is really pretty embroidery, Gretchen! Looks like the perfect project for a trip. It's been fun to see the big life changes you've been experiencing this year - thanks for sharing!

Angela said...

Such pretty embroideries!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Beautiful embroidery! Thanks for the link to all your posts about the blocks. I have loved Darlene Zimmerman's quilt books, but I've never seen the embroidery panel. Your farm is a lovely place, and you'll always have good memories of it.

Jayne Honnold said...

Gosh, it must have been hard to leave that gorgeous farmhouse! I love that you say it was a great house for raising children - ahhh, you're pulling on my heartstrings! Love your embroidery!

Juliana said...

I am the one who said that I didn't remember ever seeing your farmhouse. Thank you so much for including it in this post. I love that kind of house, but I also love your new house. What a difference between the two! I vote for your new house as the house in which to grow older happily and safely.

Linda said...

That is a beautiful finished embroidered block and a great start on the next one.

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

Great pictures of the Farm with the beautiful trees! Your link takes one to your blog, but not the one you wanted.


It should be this one (right below it). https://gretchenslittlecorner.blogspot.com/2021/01/hand-quilting-in-2021.html

Your embroider is great Gretchen. Glad to see you working on this project again. Hugs. Have a great day!

Karrin Hurd said...

Great pictures of the farm, it looks like a wonderful place to live. Your stitching is beautiful. Hope you have a great week!

Jenny said...

They are lovely embroidered blocks indeed. With the amount of hand quilting you get through, it's no wonder these blocks have been overlooked. I'm sure you will work on them again soon snen the fancy strikes you.

Kate said...

Beautiful embroidery blocks! The farm is a beautiful place. Hopefully the changes are going smoothly, though leaving that place has to be a bit sad. Happy stitching this week.

Bonnie said...

What a journey for you and the Farmer. Your new house is wonderful and looks like it is all one level. An excellent house to grow old in. (Nope, you guys aren't old yet -- but you've planned ahead!) I just read all three of your life changes posts. The trees took my breath away. Gorgeous. I do like a gorgeous tree. Here's hoping you both find joy in retirement and something to keep the brain and body active. (Hum, I know you have quilting....)

Sara said...

Your embroidery is really lovely! Good job! It was fun to see your farmhouse. It is such a welcoming house, with that front porch and the pretty trees. Hopefully the changes will all be good ones for you.

Quilter Kathy said...

I love the hydrangea embroidery block! What a perfect take along project! Such beautiful fall colours to enjoy!
Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

I'm glad you had so many wonderful memories about the cows and the farmhouse. I hope you will have joy every day on the next step of your adventure. Those embroidered blocks are sure pretty!