The Heart of the Homestead

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and five of their children. RuthAnn and Elvin also have two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandson. Ruth’s writing has appeared in several print and online publications, including Homesteaders of America, Homestead Mamas, and The Homegrown Sourcebook. On her popular website, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.

Drawing from their Mennonite upbringings, RuthAnn Zimmerman and her husband, Elvin, chose early in their marriage to build a life focused on family, hard work, and serving others. Now RuthAnn invites you to slow down, focus quietly, and listen closely to the heartbeat of the homestead. She offers insights on
•Working together as a family
•Enjoying good food and fellowship
•Growing and preserving food
•Appreciating what you have
•Finding contentment by doing more with less

Along the way, you’ll enjoy some tasty recipes and heartwarming glimpses into RuthAnn’s everyday life as a homesteading mother of seven children. Spend some time on the farm with the Zimmermans.

Yoga Active Wear Knit- Black

•This knit fabric has a firm stretch and great recovery, perfect for active wear including leggings and skorts.
•85% Polyester/15% Spandex.
•57/59″ wide.

Before cutting, we recommend washing and drying this fabric in the same manner that you will use to launder the finished garment.

Herringbone Jacquard Knit- Black

•Herringbone Jacquard Knit is a solid color fabric with a nice crinkly texture.
•Light-medium weight and soft with some stretch, will be comfortable to wear.
•Polyester/Spandex, 220 gsm.
•58/60″” wide.

Before cutting, we recommend washing and drying this fabric in the same manner that you will use to launder the finished garment.

Solid Poly Crinkle, White

•This fabric has a slight crinkled finish and some give which makes it very comfortable. It has nice weight and excellent drape.
•Polyester.
•58/60″ wide.

Solid Poly Crinkle, Mauve

•This fabric has a slight crinkled finish and some give which makes it very comfortable. It has nice weight and excellent drape.
•Polyester.
•58/60″ wide.

Double Gauze- Pink Flowers on White 5260

•Double gauze is a lightweight, breathable, and very soft fabric that’s great for baby blankets and clothes, and warm weather garments.
•Made from two layers of gauze tacked together, it’s mostly opaque, and has a lovely crinkle texture.

•100% Cotton, 54″ wide.

PLEASE NOTE: The fabric will not be crinkled until it is washed and dried, it will also shrink a bit as it crinkles so be sure to wash it before cutting.

Herringbone Jacquard Knit- Ivory

Before cutting, we recommend washing and drying this fabric in the same manner that you will use to launder the finished garment.

Berkshire Sheer Support Knee High, 6361- 1 pair pack

Do you like hosiery with firm stretch and a smooth feel? Look no further than our Best Selling Nylons!
•Now available in Pale Taupe and Off Black.
•Sheer support, comfort top band, sheer toe.
•Knee High, 84% Nylon, 16% Spandex, 40 denier.
•Size 8.5-11, one size fits most.
•1 Pair Pack.
•Hand wash and hang to dry.

Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner- 2026

You have hundreds of tasks, appointments, and ideas to juggle while giving your time to nurture and bless your family and others. The Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner helps you fight off that frazzled feeling and stay focused each week. With good planning and God’s grace and guidance, you can fill your role successfully and take time for what matters most. Purchase this planner and join thousands of other women who use it daily.

Enjoy these features:

Magnetic book mark
Perforated tear-off corners
Monthly spreads for long-range planning
Weekly spreads for sketching out an entire week day by day
Perforated shopping lists
Menu planner
To-do lists
Untitled pages to customize for your projects
Tabbed dividers
A handy pocket inside the back cover

Berkshire Sheer Support Knee High, 6526- 3 pair pack

Do you like hosiery with firm stretch and a smooth feel? Look no further than our Best Selling Nylons!
•Now available in Pale Taupe, Fantasy (Jet) Black, and Off Black.
•Sheer support, comfort top band, sheer toe.
•Knee High, 84% Nylon, 16% Spandex, 40 denier.
•Size 8.5-11, one size fits most.
•3 Pair Pack.
•Hand wash and hang to dry.

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