Life Well Stitched

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) round out Season 1, and discuss what they WILL be embracing in 2026, and what they WON'T be doing.   Topics include: Food Entertainment Fashion Home Decor and of course, NEEDLEPOINT! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Click here to join our email l...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their love of Vintage Christmas Decor, Mary's collection, and its influence on their Christmas Needlepoint Canvas Designs. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Curious Cowgirl Christmas Canvas Collection Polka D...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss several ways to finish basic needlepoint canvases.  Think storage boxes, lapel pins, coasters and more! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Canvases Polka Dot Santa Canvases Larg...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss AI Artificial Intelligence and it's good and not-so-good uses in the needlepoint industry.   Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's What We Are Currently Stitching The Gingham Stitchery's Saks Storefr...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their first Finishing Class, and what they learned. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Shops Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's The Needlepoint Clubhouse Saville Needleworks The Wool and The Floss's Acrylic Canvas Templates Spellbound S...

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: Check out this Curious Cowgirl Blog Post for more...

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: Patriotic 4th of July Howdy, Hey Y'all and our Cowboy Hat NYC Bookmarks Vi...

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: Bible Verse Canvases Custom Verse Request Form Oz Needle and Thread Hangers Le Point Wedding Signs The Curi...

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!

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: Patricia Sone Victoria Whitson Madeleine Elizabeth Saville Needleworks Hulken Bags Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Tabl...

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: The State Fair of Texas Magpie Ethel on Instagram The Needlepoint Clubhouse The Curious Cowgirl Cowboy Hat Canvas The Curious Cowgirl...

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: Rita's Needlepoint Wipstitch State Stamps Love MBH Daffodil The Needlepoint Clubhouse Curious Cowgirl Bible Verse Canvases...

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: Morgan Julia Bar Cart Saville Needleworks in Dallas Lauren Bloch Designs Castles The Splendid Stitch in Sag Harbor...

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: Morgan Julia Bar Cart Rita's Needlepoint in NYC The Curious Cowgirl Book Marks Vintage Finishing Textiles What We are Currently Stitching: Cur...

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: Please let us k...

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: Twisted Stitches Needlepoint Our Amazon Needlepoint Supplies Storefront The Cur...

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: Saville Needleworks Follow Saville on Instagram @savilleneedleworks

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: The Needlepoint Clubhouse The Love MBH Studio Daffodil Needlepoint...

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...

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! Mention...

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,...

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 CHR...

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: The Curious Cow...

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: The Patricia Sone NYC Art De...

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: Patricia Sone The Mopsey Texa...