Life Well Stitched – Details, episodes & analysis

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:

• The Morgan Julia Bar Cart Collection
• Rita's Needlepoint Shop NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Canvas Collection

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Love MBH Studio:  Daffodil Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl:  Pink Bow Bell Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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:

• Tanya Foster 
• Oklahoma City University
• New York City Children's Theater
• Walton & Walton

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Book Canvas:  Violet's Dragon Relic  
• Stitch Rock Designs:  Granny Square Bag Strap

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Nested Grapefruit Scented Candle
• Miss Inez the Organ Player

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Scout Ranch Philmont Canvas from KCN Needlepoint
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Vintage Bell Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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:

• Alyssa's very fun "reveal" Instagram announcement
• Canvas Crawl 2025

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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:

• Chaparral Needleworks
• The Splendid Stitch
• Saville Needleworks
• Rita's Needlepoint
• Annie & Co.
• West Village Knit and Needle

Resources:

• 2025 Canvas Crawl
• Painted Pony Designs
• Miniature String of Christmas Lights
• The Dances With Wolves Road Trip Itinerary and Blog Post

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Mopsey Designs Mandela Collection
• The Plum Stitchery Designs

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Our NYC Restaurant Guide

Resources:

• NYC Food Tours

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Susan Battle Blockbuster Canvas
• Strictly Christmas Squatty Santas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Patricia Sone
• The Mopsey Texas Mandala
• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Mid-Century Christmas Bell Canvas
• The Kirk and Bradley Central Park Round Canvas
• Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Penny Linn Peppermint Bark Canvas
• Patricia Sone Maximalist Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Patricia Sone NYC Art Deco Heart
• The Royal School of Needlework
• The New York Sewing Center
• Martha Washington's Shell Cushions 

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Camilla Moss Angel Party Canvas
• Wipstitch State Stamps

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Christmas Bell Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Green Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Red Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Patricia Sone Stitch Guide for the Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Vintage Valentines Canvas Collection
• The Stitching with Stacey Christmas Harp Angel Canvas
• Stitch Style Pink Tree Needlepoint Canvas
• The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Turkey
• Rittenhouse Needlepoint Shop in Philadelphia, PA

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE:  ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES!

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Raymond Crawford Vintage Reindeer Canvas
• Stitch Style French Butter Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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:

• The Gingham Stitchery Little Blue Box Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Joyful Santa Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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