S2 · E35
Monday · 43 min
LW
LeisureCrafts
Life Well Stitched
Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier
“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.
- 26 episodes
- weekly
- Avg 35 min
- English
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- LWS2 · E34September 7 · 29 min
It's Spooky Season!
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss Halloween needlepoint canvases, as well as fun threads to consider for fun effects. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection Mentioned in the Episode Cotswold Needlepoint Ghost Lava Lamp Canvas Spellbound Stitchery Witch Hunt Canvas Labors of Love White Owl Canvas Katherine Roberts Interview Little Ghost World on Instagram Fun Threads to Try Glow in the Dark Silk Lame Painter's Thread Silk Wrapped Purl Thread Threadworx Overdyed Metallics What Are We Currently Stitching: Kelly Clark Willow the Witch Lanie and Lexi Needlepoint Designs UT Stadium Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E33August 31 · 36 min
How Long You Should Needlepoint Before Taking a Class
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss how long you should needlepoint before taking a class, as well as their own experiences taking different types of classes. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in the Episode The Enriched Stitch Rita's Needlepoint Kelly Clark Our Interview with Patricia Sone Our Interview with Ellen McDonald Our Interview with Lauren DeVous What Are We Currently Stitching: Kelly Clark Willow the Witch Cate la Vie Whiskey Bottle Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E32August 24 · 40 min
An Interview with Suzie Vallerie
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews Suzie Vallerie, owner of The Enriched Stitch in Wilton, CT and Needlepoint in Paradise in Naples, FL. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in the Episode The Enriched Stitch Needlepoint in Paradise Amanda Lawford Designs Kelly Clark Paula Rae Schmidt What Are We Currently Stitching: Zecca Cosmic Moth Kelly Clark Willow the Witch Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E31August 17 · 28 min
BIG Life Update + Follower Feedback
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier share some big Life Update News, and also Follower Feedback. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! What Are We Currently Stitching: The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas Wipstitch Texas Star Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E30August 10 · 29 min
Evaluating By the Numbers
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier have a fun chat about the canvas shortage, and how it's impacting their 2026 plans. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Wipstitch Interview With Spellbound Stitchery Ritas Needlepoint Katherine Roberts Interview What Are We Currently Stitching: The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas Penny Linn Radio City Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E29July 27 · 37 min
Wrapping Up Christmas In July
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier have a fun chat about all the new Christmas Needlepoint Canvas Designs they dropped during their Christmas in July celebration. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! New Drops During Christmas in July: 1970's 13 Mesh Christmas Canvases 13 Mesh Beginner Round Kits Bedtime for Santa Mentioned in This Episode: Wipstitch Stitch Rock Pink Reindeer What Are We Currently Stitching: Wipstitch Texas Star Canvas Stitch Style Grand Central Canvas The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E28July 20 · 59 min
An Interview With Spellbound Stitchery
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans has a GREAT conversation with Stephanie, needlepoint designer and owner of Spellbound Stitchery. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Spellbound Stitchery Stitching Fox Patricia Sone Evergreen Needlepoint Saturnalia Stitching Wipstitch Blue Ridge Stitchery What Are We Currently Stitching: Spellbound Stitchery Not Aspiring to Be Humble The Curious Cowgirl Merry and Bright Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E27July 13 · 22 min
Our Favorite Interviews So Far
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier remind the audience about all the great interviews they've conducted, in Season 1 and Season 2! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Shop Owners Alyssa Hertzig, Owner of Rita's Needlepoint in NYC Marianne Lynn, Owner of Saville Needleworks in Dallas Canvas Designers Madeleine Elizabeth Designs Patricia Sone Stitch Experts Ellen McDonald Katherine Roberts Lauren DeVous aka Sequin Lala Product Developers Threadlines Magazine Natalie Rich Retreat Organizers Cinema Stitch Club's Lila Banowetz Needlepoint Palooza's Stefanie Chase What Are We Currently Stitching: CMC Stitches Cowboy Cat Julia Warwick Design Grand Central Zodiac Signs Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E26July 6 · 22 min
It's Time to Celebrate Christmas in July!
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier Celebrate Christmas in July, with new needlepoint canvas designs dropping each week! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Curious Cowgirl Vintage Christmas Designs Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E25June 29 · 28 min
Not Everything Works: Design Ideas We Have Abandoned
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss several ideas for needlepoint canvas designs that simply didn't work out. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's The Plum Stitchery What We Are Currently Stitching CMC Stitches Cat Canvases KCN Designers 12 Pumpkins Canvas Curious Cowgirl Something Blue Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E24June 22 · 46 min
An Interview with Lauren DeVous
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans and Lauren DeVous, a.k.a. Sequin LaLa, discuss all things needlepoint. With a peek at what Lauren's up to in the teaching world! Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Sign of the Arrow The Classic Stitch Le Fil Studio The Needlepoint Clubhouse The Gingham Stitchery The Plum Stitchery Saville Needleworks @ thewhimsicalstitch Sequin Lala on Substack Sequinlala.com What We Are Currently Stitching The Liz Goodrick Dillon Nativity Melissa Prince Octopus Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E23June 15 · 27 min
Celebrating America
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier celebrate a re-stock of two fun patriotic canvases, and discuss what they love about America on the eve of America 250. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Curious Cowgirl Patriotic Canvases The Needlepoint Clubhouse Creative Stitches and Gifts The Hat Shop NYC What We Are Currently Stitching Sandra Gilmore American I Love You Canvas The Meredith Collection Old World Santa Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E22June 8 · 35 min
The Wedding Weekend Recap
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier recap the wonderful wedding weekend celebrating Grace and Collins Meier. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Mary Donald Florals James Kennedy Events Patti Flowers Fashion Studio Rita's Needlepoint What We Are Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags The Meredith Collection Old World Santa Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E21June 1 · 43 min
Cinema Stitch Club: An Interview with the Founder Lila Banowetz
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews the Founder of Cinema Stitch Club Dallas, Lila Banowetz. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Saville Needleworks Needlepoint at Su Casa Big D Stitching Cinema Stitch Club What We Are Currently Stitching Lycette's Dilly Dally Canvas The Studio Stitch Alys Beach Canvas Atlantic Blue Long-Haired Cat Cameo Canvas Solo Daughter Cat Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E20May 25 · 32 min
Has Needlepoint Become Too Trendy?
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss the "trendiness" of the needlepoint industry. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Plum Stitchery What We Are Currently Stitching Wipstitch State Stamps Wipstitch Texas Star Canvas Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E19May 18 · 31 min
Who's Popular? And Who's Not!
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, make predictions about which Curious Cowgirl needlepoint canvases have been the most popular so far in 2026, and then EA reveals the REAL answers. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Our Predictions: Howdy and Hey Y'all Pink Gingham Candy Cane Pink Boot Mini Sew in Love Pink Candy Stripe Cowboy in Love Best Sellers So Far: Sew in Love Candy Box Valentine All Mini Canvases Howdy and Hey Y'all Wedding Bouquet Tags What We Are Currently Stitching Wipstitch State Stamps Camilla Moss Angels Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E18May 11 · 22 min
A Tribute to Mary Ann
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss the recent loss of their mother and grandmother, and her connection to the needlepoint world. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E17April 27 · 53 min
An Interview with Stefanie Chase
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 Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection Megan Carn Designs for Kate Dickerson Amanda Lawford Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!
- LWS2 · E16April 20 · 43 min
An Interview with Katherine Roberts
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 Roberts' Instagram (her bio has links to her favorite things and her Tik Tok) What We Are Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection The Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Signs Labors of Love Turkey Jean Smith Floral Canvases Click here to join our email list! Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases. Thank you!