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Let’s felt! Auckland workshop registrations open now.
Have you ever wondered how I create my needle-felted fibre paintings? Then come along to my first Auckland workshop for the year!
Sarah Ritchie
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Workshop coming up - register now!
If you are in Auckland and keen to learn my style of needle-felted fibre painting, come along to my first workshop for the year, 23 Feb!
Sarah Ritchie
Feb 3, 20251 min read


‘Cherish’ needle-felted fibre painting – the next book pattern unveiled
We move one step closer to our publishing date!
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 27, 20251 min read


‘Merlot’ needle-felted fibre painting. Fancy a glass?!
Here’s the next needle-felted fibre painting for my upcoming book - ‘Merlot’!
Sarah Ritchie
Jan 9, 20251 min read


‘Last Light’ – my latest needle-felted fibre painting
Discover 'Last Light,' my latest needle-felted painting and one of 10 unique patterns featured in my upcoming needle-felting book!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 30, 20241 min read


‘Divine’ Christmas greetings to you!
Sending out Christmas greetings to you, with ‘Divine’, my latest needle-felted fibre painting.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 23, 20241 min read


‘Having-a-go’ can light your creative spark!
Taking the opportunity to try new things could be the doorway into a whole new creative adventure!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Tamatzui Gallery Second Life® exhibition
Check out my fibre artworks on display in the virtual world!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 11, 20241 min read


It’s kit unboxing time!
Curious to see what’s inside my needle-felted fibre painting kits? Thought I’d do an unboxing for you!
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Say ‘hi’ at the Wool Revolution fibre sale!
Come and say ‘hi’ at the Wool Revolution fibre sale 14 and 15 December 2024 and try your hand at needle-felting.
Sarah Ritchie
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Meet me at the Wool Revolution Studio Wool and Fibre Sale!
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be at the Wool Revolution Studio Wool and Fibre Sale this December! Come and say hello.
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Bushman’s Friend – Pīwakawaka II takes flight
‘Bushman’s Friend – Pīwakawaka II’ – my latest fibre painting takes flight.
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 25, 20241 min read


5 weeks ’til Christmas – buy a Sarah Ritchie fibre painting kit today!
Looking for a unique gift for a crafty friend? Check out my DIY needle-felted fibre painting kits today!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 20, 20241 min read


6 weeks ’til Christmas – buy a Sarah Ritchie fibre painting kit today!
6 weeks ’til Christmas – buy a Sarah Ritchie fibre painting kit today!
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 12, 20241 min read


7 weeks ’til Christmas – here’s the perfect crafty gift!
If you are looking for a unique gift for a crafty friend in your life, then check out my DIY needle-felted fibre painting kits and patterns.
Sarah Ritchie
Nov 7, 20241 min read


‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting
‘Glory’ – new needle-felted fibre painting by Sarah Ritchie
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Creative Fibre 2025 Diary
Thanks to Creative Fibre Magazine, I was given my first magazine cover. Now it’s the first time of having a piece of my art in a diary!
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 25, 20241 min read


Using colour theory to prepare my colour palette
How I use colour theory when producing my needle-felted fibre paintings.
Sarah Ritchie
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Honoured to be featured in Creative Fibre Magazine
My fibre art journey features in the September issue of Creative Fibre Magazine, with my artwork, Pīwakawaka as the cover image!
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Choosing the right fibre for needle-felting
Discover the best fibres for needle-felting, from wool breeds to plant-based options, and learn how to make eco-friendly choices!
Sarah Ritchie
Sep 10, 20246 min read
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