Life Well Stitched

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, interviews long-time friend, fellow needlepointer, and EXPERT stitcher Katherine Roberts.

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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)
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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) have an exciting wedding-related announcement, and a new canvas line in celebration of all the brides-to-be!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• William Sheehan Designs
• Skylar Holt
• Wedding Bouquet Tags
• Bible Verse Canvases
• Scattergories Game

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Meredith Collection Old World Santa Stocking
• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking
• My Pink Sugar Life Sugar Skull Canvas

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans has a delightful conversation with Interior Designer Natalie Rich, who designed and created a fantastic self-finishing side table for displaying larger needlepoint canvases.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Nriched Needlepoint Tables
• Lee-Meier Interiors
• Wool and Willow Needlepoint Shop
• The Needlepoint Clubhouse
• The Wool and The Floss 
• Ridgewood Needlepoint
• The Plum Stitchery
• Ann Kaye Studio
• Doolittle Stitchery
• Modern Folk Embroidery

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pros and cons of using DMC thread in needlepoint projects.  Particularly when thread shortages are plaguing the needlepoint industry.

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• According to Google:
• For 10-14 Mesh Canvas (Belts, Pillows, Rugs):
  • DMC Tapestry Wool: The best choice for durability and excellent coverage, especially for items requiring heavy use.
  • DMC Pearl Cotton (Size 3): Good for 13 mesh, offering a sheen and easy stitching without needing to ply strands.
• For 13-18 Mesh Canvas (Ornaments, Detailed Work):
  • DMC Pearl Cotton (Size 5): Ideal for 18-count canvas, providing a smooth, pearl-like finish.
  • DMC Six-Strand Embroidery Floss: A versatile, cost-effective option. Use 4-6 strands for 13 mesh, and 2-4 strands for 18 mesh.

Summary of Recommendations:

• 13 Mesh: Use DMC Tapestry Wool (1 strand) or Pearl Cotton Size 3.
• 18 Mesh: Use DMC Pearl Cotton Size 5 or 3-4 strands of DMC Embroidery Floss. 
  
  

How to Strand DMC Floss:  https://youtu.be/Y51_Z4zgxNg?si=lyppNO2OrP3G-82m

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Meredith Collection Old World Santa Stocking
• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pros and cons of finishing every single needlepoint project, and some thoughts about alternative finishing.

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• Sezane x Sea NY Clothing Collaboration

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Meredith Collection Old World Santa Stocking
• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans and renowned needlepoint canvas designer and teacher, Patricia Sone, discuss all the do's and don't's for becoming a Needlepoint Canvas Designer, as well as advice for new needlepoint stitchers.  

A great episode for anyone who wants to design and sell needlepoint canvases. Or new stitchers who want to get started with as much help and support as possible.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Patricia Sone
• Melissa Prince Designs
• Raymond Crawford Designs
• Melissa Shirley Designs
• Needlepoint This

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss all the do's and don't's for becoming a Needlepoint Canvas Designer.  A great episode for anyone who wants to design and sell needlepoint canvases.

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• Initial K Studio
• Patricia Sone

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Meredith Collection Old World Santa Stocking
• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans has a lively and interesting conversation with fellow needlepoint canvas designer Madeleine Harwell, of Madeleine Elizabeth Designs. 

We are also SO proud to introduce our Collaboration with her, "The Garden Critters Series."

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Needlepoint Studio
• Strictly Christmas
• Rebecca Wood Designs
• Colors of Praise Needlepoint
• Oasis Needlepoint

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) reflect on 2025, what worked for our needlepoint business, what didn't, and a request for feedback from the audience.

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

2025 Top Selling Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases:

• The Mini Strawberry Bookmark
• Pink Kissing Reindeer
• Hey Y'all
• John 3:16
• Drive-In Valentine

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Walker's Needlepoint Nativity
• Wipstitch State Stamps
• Alexa Nutcracker Stocking

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) round out Season 1, and discuss what they WILL be embracing in 2026, and what they WON'T be doing.  

Topics include:

• Food
• Entertainment
• Fashion
• Home Decor

and of course, NEEDLEPOINT!

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their love of Vintage Christmas Decor, Mary's collection, and its influence on their Christmas Needlepoint Canvas Designs.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Curious Cowgirl Christmas Canvas Collection
• Polka Dot Santa Canvases
• Kissing Reindeer Canvases
• Lime Green Vintage Ornaments Canvases
• Pink Bow Bell Canvas
• Merry Christmas Scroll Canvas
• Red and Green Vintage Textiles
• Red and Green Vintage Ribbons

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Walker's Needlepoint Nativity

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss several ways to finish basic needlepoint canvases.  Think storage boxes, lapel pins, coasters and more!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's
• The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Canvases
• Polka Dot Santa Canvases
• Larger Christmas Canvases
• Floral Rounds
• Jesus Loves Me Canvases and Bible Verse Canvases
• Unchiffonfonfon Needlepoint Finisher

What We Are Currently Stitching

• Le Point Studio Angels

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The Curious Cowgirl's Vintage Finishing Textiles:  Click Here

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss AI Artificial Intelligence and it's good and not-so-good uses in the needlepoint industry.  

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's

What We Are Currently Stitching

• The Gingham Stitchery's Saks Storefront
• Patricia Sone's Maximalist Canvas
• Le Point Studio Angels

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their first Finishing Class, and what they learned.

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

Shops Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's
• The Needlepoint Clubhouse
• Saville Needleworks
• The Wool and The Floss's Acrylic Canvas Templates
• Spellbound Stitchery's Downloadable Charts

Finishing Class Teacher:  The Nashville Needlepointer

The Curious Cowgirl's Vintage Finishing Textiles:  Click Here

Canvases we Took to Class:

• My Pink Sugar Life Witch Ghost
• The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Christmas Plate

What We Are Currently Stitching

• The Gingham Stitchery's Headless Horseman Carousel
• Patricia Sone's Maximalist Canvas

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) share their tips on the BEST ways to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas in New York City.  Lots of great tips and hacks!

Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

For More Information on NYC During the Holidays:

• Check out this Curious Cowgirl Blog Post for more detailed info about experiencing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• More info about the Medieval Christmas Tree at the MET
• Our FREE List of our Favorite NYC Restaurants

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss how the Autumn Needlepoint Market went.  As well as a crazy but important question about pasta!

Click here to see what canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Curious Cowgirl Market Best-Sellers:

• Patriotic 4th of July
• Howdy, Hey Y'all and our Cowboy Hat
• NYC Bookmarks
• Vintage Textile Inspired

Other Designers we loved at Market:

• Spellbound Stitchery Witch Hunt
• Atlantic Blue Canvas Halloween Wagon
• The Gingham Stitchery Storefronts

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What are we currently stitching:

• The Book Canvas Diagon Alley
• My Pink Sugar Life Witch Ghost
• Stitch Rock Designs Pink Reindeer

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the warm reception they received for their Bible Verse Canvases, and a tie in to a unique wedding use!  

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Bible Verse Canvases
• Custom Verse Request Form
• Oz Needle and Thread Hangers
• Le Point Wedding Signs
• The Curious Cowgirl Hat Bands

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans gives a brief message about the upcoming Fall Needlepoint Market, and where you can see ALL the new designs by The Curious Cowgirl!

Follow along on Instagram, where we are previewing ALL our new designs headed to Market!

See something you love?  Let your favorite LNS know!

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the Fall Needlepoint Wholesale Market.  How it works, and how they are getting prepared.

Click here to see what canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Patricia Sone
• Victoria Whitson
• Madeleine Elizabeth
• Saville Needleworks
• Hulken Bags

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) celebrate the opening of the GREAT State Fair of Texas, and a new canvas design drop.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The State Fair of Texas
• Magpie Ethel on Instagram
• The Needlepoint Clubhouse
• The Curious Cowgirl Cowboy Hat Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Hey Y'all Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Howdy Canvas
• Scattergories Game

What are We Currently Stitching:

• The Gingham Stitchery Storefront Canvases
• The Curious Cowgirl Yellow Gingham Flower Canvas

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss why they like to make Finishing Decision before beginning a new needlepoint project.

Click here to see what canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Rita's Needlepoint
• Wipstitch State Stamps
• Love MBH Daffodil
• The Needlepoint Clubhouse
• Curious Cowgirl Bible Verse Canvases
• Curious Cowgirl Polka Dot Santas
• Curious Cowgirl Hat Bands

What are We Currently Stitching:

• My Pink Sugar Life Striped Ghost
• The Curious Cowgirl Cowboy Hat

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss how becoming needlepoint canvas designers has changed the way we view needlepointing in general.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Morgan Julia Bar Cart
• Saville Needleworks in Dallas
• Lauren Bloch Designs Castles
• The Splendid Stitch in Sag Harbor
• Penny Linn Peppermint Bark Canvas
• Hedgehog Needlepoint College Tags
• Wipstitch State Stamps
• Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Signs
• Curious Cowgirl Vintage Valentine Canvases

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their design process, and how ideas become needlepoint canvases.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Morgan Julia Bar Cart
• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Book Marks
• Vintage Finishing Textiles

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Curious Cowgirl Hat Bands
• The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Christmas Plate

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) depart from needlepoint and discuss to which "House" they belong if they were characters in Harry Potter, Game of Thrones or Star Wars.

And EA has OPINIONS about these books which you will love!

Click here to see what canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Please let us know in the comments which House YOU belong to!
• Please FOLLOW and RATE our Podcast!  

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the frustration of piles of tangled threads, and how we like to keep organized with our storage and our kitted needlepoint canvases.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Twisted Stitches Needlepoint
• Our Amazon Needlepoint Supplies Storefront
• The Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Sign Collection
• Initial K Studio Nativity Round Canvas
• Mopsy Designs Texas Mandala Canvas

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Curious Cowgirl Bible Verse Canvases

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews Marianne Lynn, the owner of Dallas' newest needlepoint shop, Saville Needleworks in Snider Plaza.

Click here to see what Curious Cowgirl canvases are currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Saville Needleworks
• Follow Saville on Instagram @savilleneedleworks

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss Mary's recent experience at the Needlepoint Clubhouse's Beat the Heat Retreat, and what our ideal needlepoint retreat might look like.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Needlepoint Clubhouse
• The Love MBH Studio Daffodil Needlepoint Canvas
• Initial K Studio
• Hello Tess Designs
• Ann Kay Studio
• Doolittle Stitchery
• Lauren Bloch Designs Thankful, Blessed, Grateful Needlepoint Canvases
• Greenberg Smoked Turkey

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Sandra Gilmore American Flag Canvas

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In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss their favorite camp memories.  In the wake of the tragic flooding events in Central Texas, and Camp Mystic, Mary and Elizabeth Ann spend a little time remember what made camp special for them.

As a side note, Mary is an alumni of Camp Mystic.

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:

• Sky Ranch
• Camp Mystic
• Kanakuk 
• NYC Gilded Age Walking Tour
• Saville Needleworks

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• Curious Cowgirl Bible Verse Canvases

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In 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 Series
• The Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank
• The KCN Stitch Vault
• Stitches to Go
• Simple Pin Media Pinterest Marketing

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• Judy Tasch Tomato Pin Cushion

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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, Maine
• The Sara Fitz Lobster Canvas
• Wipstitch Jeep Collection
• The Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Signs
• The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Needlepoint Canvases

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Painted Stitch Upper East Side Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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In 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!

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What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Gingham Stitchery Little Blue Box Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Joyful Santa Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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In 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 Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Green Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Red Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Mid-Century Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Patricia Sone Stitch Guide for the Kissing Reindeer Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl Vintage Valentines Canvas Collection
• The Stitching with Stacey Christmas Harp Angel Canvas
• Stitch Style Pink Tree Needlepoint Canvas
• The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Turkey
• Rittenhouse Needlepoint Shop in Philadelphia, PA

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE:  ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES!

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Raymond Crawford Vintage Reindeer Canvas
• Stitch Style French Butter Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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In 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 Heart
• The Royal School of Needlework
• The New York Sewing Center
• Martha Washington's Shell Cushions 

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Camilla Moss Angel Party Canvas
• Wipstitch State Stamps

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 Sone
• The Mopsey Texas Mandala
• Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Mid-Century Christmas Bell Canvas
• The Kirk and Bradley Central Park Round Canvas
• Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Penny Linn Peppermint Bark Canvas
• Patricia Sone Maximalist Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Our NYC Restaurant Guide

Resources:

• NYC Food Tours

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Susan Battle Blockbuster Canvas
• Strictly Christmas Squatty Santas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 Needleworks
• The Splendid Stitch
• Saville Needleworks
• Rita's Needlepoint
• Annie & Co.
• West Village Knit and Needle

Resources:

• 2025 Canvas Crawl
• Painted Pony Designs
• Miniature String of Christmas Lights
• The Dances With Wolves Road Trip Itinerary and Blog Post

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Mopsey Designs Mandela Collection
• The Plum Stitchery Designs

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 here to see what's currently available!

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Alyssa's very fun "reveal" Instagram announcement
• Canvas Crawl 2025

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 Nested Grapefruit Scented Candle
• Miss Inez the Organ Player

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Scout Ranch Philmont Canvas from KCN Needlepoint
• The Curious Cowgirl Pink Bow Vintage Bell Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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 aesthetic is different.

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 Morgan Julia Bar Cart Collection
• Rita's Needlepoint Shop NYC
• The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Canvas Collection

What We are Currently Stitching:

• Love MBH Studio:  Daffodil Canvas
• The Curious Cowgirl:  Pink Bow Bell Canvas

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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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.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Tanya Foster 
• Oklahoma City University
• New York City Children's Theater
• Walton & Walton

What We are Currently Stitching:

• The Book Canvas:  Violet's Dragon Relic  
• Stitch Rock Designs:  Granny Square Bag Strap

Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

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