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.

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Monday · 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!
July 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!
July 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!
July 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!
June 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!
June 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!
June 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!
June 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!
June 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!
May 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!
May 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!
May 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!
April 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!
April 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!
April 13 · 42 min
Needlepoint Inflection Points: Are We Experiencing One?
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 Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection The Wipstitch Texas Star The Book 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!
April 6 · 53 min
An Interview with Needlepoint Expert Ellen McDonald
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 Needleworks The Nimble Needle Canvas Designers Patricia Sone Spellbound Stitchery Initial K Studio Camilla Moss Walker Needlepoint Resources Mentioned in This Episode Stitches to Go Lone Star's Grab N Go Stitches A Stitch at a Time Needlepoint.com teaching series A Year in Stitches by Stefanie Chase What We Are Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection The Wipstitch Texas Star 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!
March 30 · 27 min
Textile Tuesday: Where to Find Large Uncut Vintage Textiles
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 Textile Tuesday on Instagram February 3 Textile Tuesday on Instagram What We Are Currently Stitching The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection 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!
March 23 · 39 min
Threadlines! Coming soon to your favorite LNS!
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's Needlepoint Heirloom Designs Canvas Queen Needlepoint What We Are Currently Stitching Alexa Nutcracker Stocking The Gingham Stitchery Animal Crackers Canvas Collection Adios Bitchachos Canvas by Froopy Designs The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection 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!
March 16 · 28 min
Needlepoint Kits: Yeah! or Nah!
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 Christmas Atlantic Blue Rockette Collection The Needlepoint Clubhouse Curious Cowgirl Valentines Exclusives Coco Frank Studio Ribbon Work Video Il Falconiere Hotel and Resort What We Are Currently Stitching Griffin Designs Angels The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags Collection 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!
March 9 · 22 min
This and That. Let's Play Catch-Up!
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 Stitching Alexa Nutcracker Stocking 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!

Life Well Stitched

Wrapping Up Christmas In July

An Interview With Spellbound Stitchery

Our Favorite Interviews So Far

It's Time to Celebrate Christmas in July!

Not Everything Works: Design Ideas We Have Abandoned

An Interview with Lauren DeVous

Celebrating America

The Wedding Weekend Recap

Cinema Stitch Club: An Interview with the Founder Lila Banowetz

Has Needlepoint Become Too Trendy?

Who's Popular? And Who's Not!

A Tribute to Mary Ann

An Interview with Stefanie Chase

An Interview with Katherine Roberts

Needlepoint Inflection Points: Are We Experiencing One?

An Interview with Needlepoint Expert Ellen McDonald

Textile Tuesday: Where to Find Large Uncut Vintage Textiles

Threadlines! Coming soon to your favorite LNS!

Needlepoint Kits: Yeah! or Nah!

This and That. Let's Play Catch-Up!