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
31 episodes
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
Finishing Decisions FIRST.....then Stitch!
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:22
How We Have Changed as Needlepointers
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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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:52
Our Design Process: From Soup to Nuts
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.Click...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:45
Harry Potter, GOT and Star Wars....which House or Character are YOU???
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:02
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.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:40
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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31:05
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:04
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 spen...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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53:25
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 need...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:43
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, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:21
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 Text...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:22
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:19
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 Nee...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:27