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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
51 episodes
Cinema Stitch Club: An Interview with the Founder Lila Banowetz
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews the Founder of Cinema Stitch Club Dallas, Lila Banowetz.Cli...
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Has Needlepoint Become Too Trendy?
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier, discuss the "trendiness" of the needlepoint industry.Cl...
Who's Popular? And Who's Not!
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.
A Tribute to Mary Ann
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.
An Interview with Stefanie Chase
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.Cl...
An Interview with Katherine Roberts
In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans, interviews long-time friend, fellow needlepointer, and EXPERT stitcher Katherine Roberts.Click here to see...
Needlepoint Inflection Points: Are We Experiencing One?
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.
An Interview with Needlepoint Expert Ellen McDonald
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.Cli...
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....
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!
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...
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...
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!
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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....
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!