Weekend Event! The Sassy Ewe Will be at The Osceola County Expo This Weekend!!!

Last minute Christmas shopping?  

Need to replace some of the stash that you used making 

all those knit and crochet items for your loved ones?  

Perhaps you simply need some time to yourself after a hectic Thanksgiving week? 

Or - better yet - some time out with the girls!!!

Now is the time!  

The Sassy Ewe will be at the Osceola County Expo this weekend!  YES!!!

One Day Only!!!

Saturday, December 13, 2014

10am-3pm

Sue Ann, AKA The Sassy Ewe has a wonderful touch with wool dyeing.
Known for her bold, true colors. Sue Ann's Hand-Dyed and Hand-Spun Wool is a
favorite with our local Spinners and Knitters.

Remember, The Sassy Ewe specializes in both Karakul and Southdown fibers.  

Karakul is a soft, super fast, felting fiber.  Southdown is a decadent, hugable, wool.

Don't miss out on the fun!  Come on out and join us!

You will find The Sassy Ewe at:

Osceola County Fairgrounds
101 Recreation Avenue
Evart, MI  49631

The Life of a Shepherdess - Seasons... and Ewes for Sale

Summer passed quickly.  As time goes by the summers seem shorter and shorter.  The wisdom of the "Old Timers". Yes?  It isn't as though they didn't warn us!

I sent some of my "gals" for a visit to another Southdown Breeder last fall.  (Wink. Wink.)  Had a friend stop by her place to see the kids.  She snapped this photo, along with others, to let me see my sheep. I really missed them. Sheep really do know their Shepherds - and Shepherdesses.

Now the year is drawing to a close.  The holidays are rapidly approaching.  

Things are quieting down.  Well, a bit.    

Herd management is an important part of raising sheep.  I work hard and am proud of my herd.
With that said, I am offering some of my Southdown Ewes and lambs for sale.  All of them are eligible for registration with the American Southdown Breeders Association.

The one year old Ewes are $250/each. They have not been exposed to a ram, yet. 

Bred Southdown ewes are $325/each.

Ewe lambs are $200/each.

The Sassy Ewe is located in Barryton, Michigan.

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I've also been busy knitting custom orders for clients.  Many of my items are made from the wool of my Southdown Sheep.  Hand-spun and Hand-Knit.  Sometimes hand-dyed.  Each item is made to order. 

Hand-spun, Hand-Knit Baby Set made from beautiful, soft, Southdown wool. 

Consists of Sweater, Hat, and Booties. $50/per set. Each set is made-to-order and requires a 50% deposit. Hand-dyeing is available for a charge of $10/set.

Made especially for the precious baby in your life. Heirloom quality.

Examples of some of the hand-spun, hand-knit, and hand-dyed items avail from The Sassy Ewe. 

Each item is custom made with beautiful, soft, Southdown wool. 

Wrap your precious bundles up in wool. Heirloom quality.

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Thank you for stopping in for a visit!  Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Eddie, my trusty herd guardian, wishes to send you his regards, as well! 

The Season of Rebirth

After the long, long winter we have had here in Michigan, comes the welcome time of rebirth.  For a shepherdess, the "birth" part is the main focus.  With spring comes the welcome birthing of lambs.  One will find them, literally, springing up around the farm!

This past March 26th was Shearing Day at the farm.

Shearer, William Ricks, Shearing my Karakul Ram

Who can resist a new lamb...or two?

Certainly not Janet and Yvonne!

The Sassy Ewe, Sue Ann Carpenter with 2 new Karakul lamb twins.

They know the voice of their Shepherdess already!

The Shepherdess and 2 new Karakul twin lambs.

The lady loves her sheep and lambs! 

Farm Fresh Karakul Fleece

Farm Fresh Southdown Fleece

Southdown Lamb born March 2014

Southdown Twins born in April 6, 2014

Karakul Twin born March 2014

Southdown Twin born March 2014

Karakul Lamb born April 2014

I love this little lamb!  It looks as though he is saying "Who? Me?"

He steals the show!!!  :)