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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 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 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 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 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