Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Life Well Stitched
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| Needlepoint vs. Cross Stitch, and the Great Needlepoint Stocking Debacle | 19 May 2025 | 00:31:13 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss how they were introduced to needlepoint, and how cross-stitching and smocking feel similar, but different. And how the public confuses all the different types of needlework. The Great Needlepoint Christmas Stocking Debacle, sourcing and utilizing vintage ribbons, and how our needlepoint aesthetic is different. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Pleased to Meet You! | 12 May 2025 | 00:30:11 | |
In this first episode of Life Well Stitched, we are introduced to our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA). They discuss how they were introduced to needlepoint, and how their business, The Curious Cowgirl, pivoted from a Travel Blog, to a Social Media Coaching Business, to Antiques and Vintage, and finally to Needlepoint Canvas Designing. EA also shares her journey from Dance Production Major at Oklahoma City University, to Production Director of the New York City Children's Theater. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| What Mom Didn't Teach Us | 26 May 2025 | 00:35:31 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) in this post-Mother's Day moment, discuss things we wish our mothers taught us. Potentially spicy. Definitely honest and fun! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: What We are Currently Stitching:
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| Rita's Needlepoint NYC, an Interview with the NEW Owner | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:38:24 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans is interviewing Alyssa Hertzig, the NEW owner of Rita's Needlepoint in New York City. We are also excited to be "Popping Up" at Rita's on Saturday, June 7th. Come see all our needlepoint designs in person and say hi! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| What is a Canvas Crawl, and How many Embellishments is too many? | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:28:58 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the upcoming Canvas Crawl 2025, the fun of including unique embellishments with a finished needlepoint canvas, and other fun topics. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Needlepoint Shop Shout-Outs:
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| Our Top NYC Restaurant Recommendations | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:28:06 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their favorite NYC Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries, spots for a fun girl's lunch in New York, and a few other food-related tips for your next visit to Manhattan. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Resources: What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| Needlepoint Hot Takes: Frogging, Away Knots, Frame or No Frame? | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:42:30 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss needlepoint hot takes. Should you frog? Away Knots? Frame or No Frame. Definitely honest and fun! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| Do we like Open Stitches, and a recommendation for the New York Sewing Center | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:33:27 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss Open Stitches, Martha Washington, and a big money-making recommendation for the New York Sewing Center! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Vintage Christmas in July | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the inspiration for their Vintage Christmas Needlepoint Canvases, and a fun surprise to celebrate Christmas in July! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| The Challenge of Making and Keeping Friends | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:29:22 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the challenge of making and keeping friends, at any stage of life. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| Regional Designs, and are Texas and New Yorkers more alike than we realized? | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:28:21 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss regional design preferences in needlepoint canvas design, the similarities between New Yorkers and Texans, a preview of upcoming designs, and whether ghosts and angels are real. Yup. We are all over the place in this episode! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| 10,000 Stitches and Getting out of a Needlepointing Slump | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:37:43 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pressure we place on ourselves to stitch a certain number of canvases each year. And, our advice on getting yourself out of a needlepoint slump. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| Sharing Camp Memories | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:53:25 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their favorite camp memories. In the wake of the tragic flooding events in Central Texas, and Camp Mystic, Mary and Elizabeth Ann spend a little time remember what made camp special for them. As a side note, Mary is an alumni of Camp Mystic. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching:
Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| Our Ideal Needlepoint Retreat | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:48:04 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss Mary's recent experience at the Needlepoint Clubhouse's Beat the Heat Retreat, and what our ideal needlepoint retreat might look like. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Welcome to Dallas Saville Needleworks | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:31:05 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews Marianne Lynn, the owner of Dallas' newest needlepoint shop, Saville Needleworks in Snider Plaza. Click here to see what Curious Cowgirl canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Harry Potter, GOT and Star Wars....which House or Character are YOU??? | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:33:02 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) depart from needlepoint and discuss to which "House" they belong if they were characters in Harry Potter, Game of Thrones or Star Wars. And EA has OPINIONS about these books which you will love! Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| When Your Threads Get in a Tangle | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:39:40 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the frustration of piles of tangled threads, and how we like to keep organized with our storage and our kitted needlepoint canvases. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Our Design Process: From Soup to Nuts | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:36:45 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their design process, and how ideas become needlepoint canvases. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| How We Have Changed as Needlepointers | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:40:52 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss how becoming needlepoint canvas designers has changed the way we view needlepointing in general. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Finishing Decisions FIRST.....then Stitch! | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:31:22 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss why they like to make Finishing Decision before beginning a new needlepoint project. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| The GREAT State Fair of Texas and New Needlepoint Canvas Design Drop! | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:35:13 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) celebrate the opening of the GREAT State Fair of Texas, and a new canvas design drop. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| Pulling Back the Curtain on the Fall Needlepoint Market | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:33:51 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the Fall Needlepoint Wholesale Market. How it works, and how they are getting prepared. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you! | |||
| A VERY Brief Message from Mary On the Eve of Fall Market | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:24:27 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans gives a brief message about the upcoming Fall Needlepoint Market, and where you can see ALL the new designs by The Curious Cowgirl! Follow along on Instagram, where we are previewing ALL our new designs headed to Market! See something you love? Let your favorite LNS know! | |||
| Our Bible Verse Canvases and a (small) reveal of a New Canvas Design Line for Brides | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:24:27 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the warm reception they received for their Bible Verse Canvases, and a tie in to a unique wedding use! Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:
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| How Did Market Go? And a VERY important question about Pasta! | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss how the Autumn Needlepoint Market went. As well as a crazy but important question about pasta! Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Curious Cowgirl Market Best-Sellers:
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| Our Tips for Enjoying The Holidays in New York City | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:28:02 | |
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) share their tips on the BEST ways to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas in New York City. Lots of great tips and hacks! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! For More Information on NYC During the Holidays:
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