Life Well Stitched

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, interviews the Founder of Needlepoint Palooza, a Year in Stitches and St. Clare Mahjong, Stefanie Chase. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Joy of Needlepoint Needlepoint Palooza St. Clare Mahjong What We Are Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Weddin...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, interviews long-time friend, fellow needlepointer, and EXPERT stitcher Katherine Roberts. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Patricia Sone Shops: The Needlepoint Clubhouse The Wool and the Floss Saville Needleworks Twisted Stitches Resources: Katherine Ro...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss recent moments in the Needlepoint Industry that caused disruption resulting in changes to the industry for Designers AND LNS Owners. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Patricia Sone Victoria Whitson Melissa Prince What We Are Current...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, interview Ellen McDonald, well-known teacher, ghost-stitcher, and needlepoint enthusiast. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode:      Shops The Village Needlepoint The Stitching Studio Williamsburg Needlepoint The Needlepoint Clubhouse Saville N...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss how Textile Tuesday came about, and why they are BIG fans of choosing vintage textiles, especially when finishing a needle pillow canvas. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Vintage Finishing Textiles Vintage Ribbons January 27 Textil...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, interviews Caitlin Smith and Maureen Lenker, the founders of the hot new needlepoint publication Threadlines! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Needlepoint Clubhouse The Great Needlepoint Exchange With Love by Bug Stitching in Color Mopsey Rita'...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss the pros and cons of purchasing, and selling, needlepoint kits. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Kits Patricia Sone NYC Art Deco Heart Patricia Sone Holiday Townhouse Penny Linn 12 Days of Wedgewood...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, gets caught-up with lots of news, updates and important information. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Labors of Love Turkey The Needlepoint Clubhouse Valentines Exclusives Saville Needleworks Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcakes What We Are Currently Stit...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) have an exciting wedding-related announcement, and a new canvas line in celebration of all the brides-to-be! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: William Sheehan Designs Skylar Holt Wedding Bouquet Tags Bible Verse Canvases Scat...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans has a delightful conversation with Interior Designer Natalie Rich, who designed and created a fantastic self-finishing side table for displaying larger needlepoint canvases. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Nriched Needlepoint Tables Lee-Meier Interiors...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pros and cons of using DMC thread in needlepoint projects.  Particularly when thread shortages are plaguing the needlepoint industry. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: According to Google: For 10-14 Mesh Canvas (B...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pros and cons of finishing every single needlepoint project, and some thoughts about alternative finishing. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's Needlepoint in NYC Sezane x Sea NY Clothing Collaboration W...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans and renowned needlepoint canvas designer and teacher, Patricia Sone, discuss all the do's and don't's for becoming a Needlepoint Canvas Designer, as well as advice for new needlepoint stitchers.   A great episode for anyone who wants to design and sell needlepoint canvases. Or new stitchers who want to get started wit...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss all the do's and don't's for becoming a Needlepoint Canvas Designer.  A great episode for anyone who wants to design and sell needlepoint canvases. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's Needlepo...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans has a lively and interesting conversation with fellow needlepoint canvas designer Madeleine Harwell, of Madeleine Elizabeth Designs.  We are also SO proud to introduce our Collaboration with her, "The Garden Critters Series." Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Click here t...

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) reflect on 2025, what worked for our needlepoint business, what didn't, and a request for feedback from the audience. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! 2025 Top Selling Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases: The Mini Strawberry Bookmark Pink Kissin...

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!