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Life Well Stitched10,000 Stitches and Getting out of a Needlepointing SlumpIn 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:The Throne of Glass SeriesThe Royal School of Needlework Stitch BankThe KCN Stitch VaultStitches to GoS...2025-07-2837 minLife Well StitchedRegional Designs, and are Texas and New Yorkers more alike than we realized?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:The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Main...2025-07-2128 minLife Well StitchedThe Challenge of Making and Keeping FriendsIn 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 Gi...2025-07-1429 minLife Well StitchedVintage Christmas in JulyIn 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 Cowgirl Pink Bow Christmas Bell CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Green Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Red Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl P...2025-07-0726 min
PoppStarTalkLinda Evans is a retired Norwegian American actress who rose to fame for her television roles. She's best known for playing Audra Barkley in the 1960s Western series The Big Valley and Krystle Carrington in the 1980s soap opera Dynasty.EVANS HAS SEMI-RETIRED FROM ACTING BUT REMAINS ACTIVE. SHE MOVED TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AFTER DYNASTY ENDED AND HAS EXPLORED PERSONAL GROWTH AND NEW EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING STAGE ACTING AND WINNING A HELL'S KITCHEN COMPETITION. SHE HAS ALSO RETURNED TO OCCASIONAL ACTING ROLES, INCLUDING A PART IN THE 2021 MOVIE SWAN SONG. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/poppstartalk/exclusive-content2025-07-0438 minLife Well StitchedDo we like Open Stitches, and a recommendation for the New York Sewing CenterIn 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 Deco HeartThe Royal School of NeedleworkThe New York Sewing CenterMartha Washington's Shell Cushions What We are Cu...2025-06-3033 minLife Well StitchedNeedlepoint Hot Takes: Frogging, Away Knots, Frame or No Frame?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 SoneThe Mopsey Texas MandalaRita's Needlepoint in NYCThe Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Mid-Century Christmas Bell CanvasThe Kirk and Bradley Central Park Round CanvasAssistant to the Villai...2025-06-2342 minLife Well StitchedOur Top NYC Restaurant RecommendationsIn 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:Our NYC Restaurant GuideResources:NYC Food Tours2025-06-1628 minLife Well StitchedWhat is a Canvas Crawl, and How many Embellishments is too many?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 NeedleworksThe Splendid StitchSaville NeedleworksRita's NeedlepointAnnie & Co.West Village Knit and NeedleResources:2025 Canvas CrawlPainted P...2025-06-0928 min
You, God, & LoveMary StayedToday we're diving into one of the certain women we learned about in Luke 8:2. Mary Magdalene. We're going to dive into her being at the tomb Easter morning and the many lessons that we can take from her. She's an amazing woman and we have so much we can learn from her
2025-06-0308 minLife Well StitchedRita's Needlepoint NYC, an Interview with the NEW OwnerIn 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 announcementCanvas Cr...2025-06-0238 min
The First Six MonthsUnmasking Mary and The Highlighter Girls - Chine McDonaldChine McDonald has many hats and she wears them well. However, during those first six months, she had to figure out which hats to wear, when. This is a brilliant episode for any 'highlighter girls' out there - the kinda of person who might be looking to get an A* in motherhood. We unpack the many mysteries around where our unconscious ideals might be coming from, as well as visiting Chine's first six months which included forceps, A&E, Bursitis, so much love and a poonami in a Board Meeting. You can follow Chine on Instagram @chine_m...2025-05-2753 minLife Well StitchedWhat Mom Didn't Teach UsIn 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 Nested Grapefruit Scented CandleMiss Inez the Organ PlayerWhat We are Currently Stitching:Scout Ranch Phi...2025-05-2635 minLife Well StitchedNeedlepoint vs. Cross Stitch, and the Great Needlepoint Stocking DebacleIn 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!2025-05-1931 min
Into the DeepLearning from MaryThis meditation explores the mystery of Mary, focusing on the first verses of the Magnificat. We'll reflect on Mary's humility, which leads her to recognize God as her Savior, and consider how we can follow her example of openness to grace, allowing God to be magnified in our lives and personalities.2025-05-1729 minLife Well StitchedPleased to Meet You!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, a...2025-05-1230 min
Crying in My Jacuzzi with Dana BalickiWands on Wands on Wands: A Tarot Reading for the Collective with Mary Evans of Spirit SpeakWhat sparks of guidance illuminate your path through uncertain times? When chaos swirls around us, where do we turn for direction?This episode takes us on a magical journey down a wishing well (!!) to meet artist and oracle Mary Evans (Spirit Speak), who offers a revelatory tarot reading addressing three vital questions: How can we use our creativity to support ourselves and the collective?What specifically do we, as individuals, need to focus on in uncertainty? And what helps conjure the courage to challenge systems both within and around us?The cards reveal wisdom about pa...2025-05-0246 min
The Mary Marantz ShowIt’s Underestimated Launch Day! How to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear… and Move Forward ANYWAY with special guest host Elizabeth EvansWhat if the thing holding you back the most isn’t the fear of failure, but the fear of actually being seen and succeeding? In this special launch day episode, Mary Marantz is the guest on her own show as she is interviewed by her producer, Elizabeth Evans, on the release of her third book, "Underestimated." The duo explore how embracing your pivots, facing your fears, and redefining your identity can propel you past self-sabotage and closer to your biggest dreams. Tune in to be inspired to move forward from the current season you’re in, owning your...2025-04-291h 09
Book and SpadeEverything the culture gets wrong about Mary MagdaleneA brief reflection on the authentic Mary Magdalene in light of a relic purportedly of her tooth. Student of theology, vicar John Evans discusses what the culture misunderstands about this important biblical figure.2025-04-2503 minBook and SpadeHow Much Did Mary Know? Annunciation and CrusifixionA brief meditation inspired by 14th century art on Mary's level of knowledge regarding the destiny of her son.2025-04-1903 min
Since Attlee & ChurchillDid Edward Heath deserve the name 'The Incredible Sulk'?Edward Heath spent more time in the House of Commons after he was Conservative leader (1975-2001) than beforehand. This long period, in which he was a frequent thorn-in-the-side of Margaret Thatcher and critic of her legacy, has become known as 'The Incredible Sulk.' But is that title fair? Why did Heath stick around for so long? What did he hope to achieve? And was he successful? That's the topic of this week's episode. In this episode, the following books and articles are mentioned:'Strengthening the Political Constitution' edited by Richard Johnson, published by Police E...2025-03-1657 minSince Attlee & ChurchillWho was Labour's greatest champion of overseas aid?The government recently made headlines with its decision to reduce overseas aid to 0.3% of national income. In this episode, we cast our eye back to Labour's most vocal supporter of overseas development and international aid, Judith Hart. Based on her years as a minister in both Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan's governments, we ask: What was her approach to international aid? What did she manage to achieve in office? And what would she have made of what Keir Starmer and Labour are doing in office today?In this episode, the following books are mentioned:'Deep...2025-03-0956 minSince Attlee & ChurchillHave confidence votes been a disaster for the Tory party?After years of tumult at the top of the Conservative Party, the method by which it removes its leaders has rarely been far from the headlines. In this podcast, Lee and Richard discuss how 'confidence votes' have been used to test the levels of support for Tory leaders among their MPs. It's a dramatic story - from Iain Duncan Smith's downfall in 2003, to Theresa May and Boris Johnson's near misses in 2018 and 2022, respectively.In this episode, the following books are mentioned:'Revolt on the Right: Explaining support for the Radical Right in Britain' by Matthew...2025-03-0258 minSince Attlee & ChurchillWhat use is the House of Lords, anyway?For longer than it's been possible to talk about British politics, the House of Lords has played an essential role in how this country has been governed. But the 20th century saw their Lordships subordinated to the Commons and many of the peers, known as hereditary peers, stripped of their membership of the upper house. In this episode, Lee and Richard chart the history of the House of Lords and consider how it got to where it is today and ask: what use is the House of Lords in modern Britain? In this episode, the following books a...2025-02-231h 01Since Attlee & ChurchillWho are the best political heroes?Most politicians have at least one hero, someone in whose footsteps they hope to walk and whose achievements they hope to emulate. In this episode, Richard and Lee discuss whom senior Conservative and Labour politicians have named as their heroes - from the sublime to the occasionally ridiculous - and also share their own political lodestars.In this episode, the following books are mentioned:'Loyalists and Loners' by Michael Foot. Available at: https://amzn.to/3CUo9of'A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency and the Transformation of American Capitalism' by Nelson Lichtenstein & Judith...2025-02-1651 minBook and SpadeWhere did Mary Magdalene die?Before the relic of Mary Magdalene, Vicar Evans discusses the riddle of two divergent records of Mary Magdalene’s final year in light of church tradition.2025-02-1003 minSince Attlee & ChurchillWhatever happened to Labour Zionism?For much of its history, Labour was Britain's most pro-Zionist party - with MPs on the left of Labour the most supportive of the Jewish state. But from the 1960s, things began to change and, ultimately, the factional dynamics reversed. In this episode, Richard and Lee discuss how Labour went from being an enthusiast for Israel to being fiercely divided about the existence, and actions, of the world's only Jewish state.In this episode, the following books are mentioned:'The Betrayal of Anne Frank: Less a Mystery Unsolved Than a Secret Well Kept' by Rosemary...2025-02-091h 06
Uncovering the Litanies"I Would Rather Have Been Cut Up Into Pieces Than Marry a Man" (Benj Klare)This is a snippet from the episode St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Sacred Heart Vision, & Seminarians w/ Benj Klare. We discuss the intense and crazy life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and her quote "I Would Rather Have Been Cut Up Into Pieces Than Marry a Man." If you would like to listen to the entire interview, check out the link below!https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OKCV5ZuX7enl6HXaAYXfFEpisode Chapters:(00:00) - St. Margaret Mary is INTENSE! (01:07...2025-02-0906 minSince Attlee & ChurchillHow did Margaret Thatcher take over the Conservative Party?February 2025 marks fifty years since the election of Margaret Thatcher as leader of the Conservative Party. To mark this anniversary, Lee and Richard discuss the blockbuster leadership contest that elevated her to the top of the Tories, the first woman to lead a British political party. It’s a story that is full of drama: from the stubbornness of Ted Heath to the rebelliousness of Conservative MPs, right up to the moment that Thatcher wins and a new age in British politics begins. In this episode, the following books are mentioned:‘Kingmaker’ by Graham B...2025-02-0245 min