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Brand new needle-felting Facebook group!
If you are a needle-felter, come and join our new Facebook group, hosted by me.
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 282 min read


‘Pīwakawaka III’, my latest needle-felted fibre painting
Check out this cheeky little New Zealand fantail.
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 191 min read


Getting fibre-artsy in New Plymouth
Fabulous results from our New Plymouth Creative Fibre needle-felting fibre painting workshop!
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 141 min read


Check out colour theory in action
A behind-the-scenes look at my new fibre artwork and how it follows an analogous colour palette.
Sarah Ritchie
Jul 101 min read


Auckland needle-felting workshops
Just two in-studio needle-felting workshops remaining for 2026. Register now!
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 301 min read


How fibre blending works – a lesson from the FIFA World Cup
You won’t believe your eyes!
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 201 min read


‘Only Ewe’ – latest fibre painting
Another watching-you-watching-me moment.
Sarah Ritchie
Jun 141 min read


Special Auckland workshops coming up!
Join me for these fun needle-felting one-day workshops.
Sarah Ritchie
May 251 min read


I never thought I’d be teaching a needle-felting workshop here!
Talk about a full-circle moment!
Sarah Ritchie
May 181 min read


A first look at the ‘Between Fibre & Form’ exhibition
Check out this video walkthrough!
Sarah Ritchie
May 151 min read


New needle-felting book available now!
‘Needle-felting with Sarah Ritchie 2: Bookmark Pattern Collection’.
Sarah Ritchie
May 71 min read


‘Between Fibre & Form’ exhibition, New Plymouth
Come and see four of my artworks on display!
Sarah Ritchie
May 61 min read


‘I See Ewe’ – latest fibre painting
Another “watching you watching me” moment.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 191 min read


Final proof-read for my new needle-felting book
‘Needle-felting with Sarah Ritchie 2: Bookmark Pattern Collection’ release date 1 May 2026!
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 91 min read


A new needle-felting book is on it’s way!
Photoshoot complete for my new book - stay tuned for more info!
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 51 min read


‘The Flock Mini Series’ - new originals available
Available to purchase at Woolfest, Auckland (23 May), unless sold prior.
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 31 min read


‘Ewe Alone’ for the IFA felt swap
It’s felt swap time again – the anticipation is exciting!
Sarah Ritchie
Apr 21 min read


The installation of the installation
Bringing our ‘Held in Remembrance’ art installation and RSA fundraiser to life.
Sarah Ritchie
Mar 282 min read


Exhibiting at ‘Deeply Felt’
Check out my fibre paintings on display at Nathan Homestead, Auckland.
Sarah Ritchie
Mar 271 min read


Seven hours. Nearly 300 poppies. Two exhausted people!
It's assembly day for ‘Held in Remembrance’.
Sarah Ritchie
Feb 281 min read
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