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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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