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Life Well Stitched
“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.
Episodes
43 episodes
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....
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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27:53
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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!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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39:22
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 whi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:46
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 Cowgir...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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22:00
Wedding Bells are Ringing!
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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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:57
Natalie Rich's AMAZING Self-Finishing Needlepoint Table
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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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:36
In Defense of DMC Floss for Needlepoint
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 industr...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:56
Is Finishing Optional?
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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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:13
Ask the Expert: A Conversation with Patricia Sone
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 needle...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:43
Want to be a Needlepoint Canvas Designer? Here's our Tips!
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 needlepoi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:28
Our Collaboration with Madeleine Elizabeth Designs
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:45
Analysis Paralysis or Good Planning: You Decide!
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:44
We WILL...and We WON"T
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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24:27
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Vintage Christmas
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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Season 1
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Episode 30
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24:55
Looking for Needlepoint Finishing Inspo? We have ideas!!!
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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Season 1
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Episode 29
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27:32
AI and the Needlepoint Industry
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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33:05
We Took a Finishing Class, and Here's How it Went!
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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36:43
Our Tips for Enjoying The Holidays in New York City
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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28:02
How Did Market Go? And a VERY important question about Pasta!
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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35:54
Our Bible Verse Canvases and a (small) reveal of a New Canvas Design Line for Brides
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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Season 1
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Episode 24
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24:27
A VERY Brief Message from Mary On the Eve of Fall Market
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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24:27
Pulling Back the Curtain on the Fall Needlepoint Market
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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33:51
The GREAT State Fair of Texas and New Needlepoint Canvas Design Drop!
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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Season 1
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Episode 21
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35:13