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Where my inspiration comes from
A rare glimpse into what drives my artistic brain.
Sarah Ritchie
3 days ago1 min read


‘Standing Still I’ – preparing for our art exhibition
Auckland Felters group art exhibition 21 March to 2 May, Nathan Homestead, Auckland
Sarah Ritchie
4 days ago1 min read


‘A Moment’ – small but mighty!
Here’s my artwork for the Felt Magazine (Australia) ‘postcard swap’.
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 51 min read


What is ‘creative generosity’?
There is something special about the generous heart of creative people.
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 41 min read


Calling all felters! Felt some poppies and help us raise money for the RSA.
Be part of this global felted poppy installation and fundraising event.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 30, 20252 min read


‘The Lord is My Shepherd’, needle-felted fibre painting
My latest needle-felted artwork – this time a gift for my husband!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 20, 20251 min read


My work in the December Felt Matters issue
Sharing my December Felt Matters feature and the inspiration behind it.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 12, 20251 min read


It’s ‘Harvest’ time!
Next bookmark pattern finished for my pattern book coming in the new year!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Exhibiting in the Second Life® virtual world
Exhibiting in Second Life® has pushed me to see art in a whole new way!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 9, 20251 min read


FELT IT!: How to work in a series
A short guide to using themes, colours, or style to build a cohesive series.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 4, 20251 min read


‘Solace’, inspired by Pet Refuge NZ
A tribute to the incredible work that Pet Refuge does in New Zealand.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 2, 20251 min read


New needle-felted bookmark pattern, ‘Sands’
Next bookmark pattern finished for my pattern book coming in the new year!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 30, 20251 min read


My work featured in Danish magazine, ‘Grima’
Cover honours and my first translated article. Awesome!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Meet ‘Inky’, my latest needle-felted bookmark design
You, too, could learn to create a bookmark like this. New pattern book coming in the new year!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Online needle-felting workshop: Day 1 of filming
It has begun! The creation of my online workshop is underway. Stay tuned for more details.
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 22, 20251 min read


The Watchers #4 – Deers Looking at You
Here is the final artwork in my series titled ‘The Watchers’.
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Cambridge Creative Fibre needle felting workshop
We had some fun in Cambridge today!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 8, 20251 min read


FELT IT!: Don’t throw it away!
Why it’s a good idea to keep even your smallest leftover fibre blends.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 22, 20251 min read


The Watchers #3 – Hares Looking at You
Check out a new technique that I’ve been developing!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Awesome day at our needle-felted bookmark workshop
Take a look at what we got up to!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 20, 20251 min read
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