Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier

Life Well Stitched

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“Life Well Stitched” is a heartfelt podcast where we meet over thread and canvas. Hosted by a mother-daughter duo, each episode explores the quiet resilience found in the art of needlepoint while delving into the real-life challenges women face—friendships, family, life, and growing a small women-owned business. With stories stitched together by love, laughter, and honesty, this is more than a craft podcast—it's a comforting antidote to the chaos of life, one stitch at a time.

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Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier

Episodes

Our Top NYC Restaurant Recommendations 16.06.2025 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 availab...

What is a Canvas Crawl, and How many Embellishments is too many? 09.06.2025 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:...

Rita's Needlepoint NYC, an Interview with the NEW Owner 02.06.2025 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 her...

What Mom Didn't Teach Us 26.05.2025 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: The Nes...

Needlepoint vs. Cross Stitch, and the Great Needlepoint Stocking Debacle 19.05.2025 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 aest...

Pleased to Meet You! 12.05.2025 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 Pro...