Life Well Stitched

Life Well Stitched

By Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann MeierLeisureCrafts
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Life Well Stitched episodes

  • When Your Threads Get in a Tangle

    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.

    Click here to see what canvases are currently available!


    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


    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    40 min
  • Welcome to Dallas Saville Needleworks

    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



    32 min
  • Our Ideal Needlepoint Retreat

    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.

    Click here to see what canvases are currently available!


    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


    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!




    49 min
  • Sharing Camp Memories

    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



    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    54 min
  • 10,000 Stitches and Getting out of a Needlepointing Slump

    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



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


    What We are Currently Stitching:

    • Judy Tasch Tomato Pin Cushion



    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


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


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


    What We are Currently Stitching:

    • The Painted Stitch Upper East Side Canvas



    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    29 min
  • The Challenge of Making and Keeping Friends

    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!



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


    What We are Currently Stitching:

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


    Our Favorite Conversation Starter:  Table Topics

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    30 min
  • Vintage Christmas in July

    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

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    27 min
  • Do we like Open Stitches, and a recommendation for the New York Sewing Center

    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

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!


    34 min
  • Needlepoint 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 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

    *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purchases.  Thank you!

    43 min

About Life Well Stitched

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“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…

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