Podcast

Life Well Stitched

Crafts, Leisure

“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.

Crafts chart
#12
Episodes
71
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

71 episodes, newest first

  1. Nostalgic Needlepoint

    Season 2, Episode 41

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier debrief Mary's high school reunion and how much they love nostalgic needlepoint canvases.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Highland Park ISD Needlepoint Canvases
    • Tilli Thomas MTV Canvas
    • Penny Linn Eric Carle Collection
    • Penny Linn Nancy Drew Collection
    • Pop Needle Arts "American Girl Doll" Collection
    • Lauren Bloch Castle Collection
    • Lycette's Richard Scarry Collection
    • Susan Battle's Fisher Price Collection

    What Are We Currently Stitching

    • Williamsburg Needlepoint Drum and Fifes Canvas
    • Lanie and Lexi Stadium Canvases

    28 min
  2. EA is BACK y'all! Let's get caught up!

    Season 2, Episode 40

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier get caught up and chat about everything that's happened since the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Ritas Needlepoint
    • Lanie and Lexi Needlepoint Designs
    • Camilla Moss Angel Party

    32 min
  3. An Interview With Blue Willow Needlepoint

    Season 2, Episode 39

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans enjoys a fun conversation with Emily and Graham Sullivan, owners of the new LNS Blue Willow Needlepoint.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Blue Willow Needlepoint
    • Love.Craft Cow Canvas
    • Herringbone Pheasant Square Canvas

    41 min
  4. Fall Market....One More Thing!

    Season 2, Episode 38

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans offers a bit more Fall Market debrief now that the dust has settled.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Atlantic Blue NYC Wagon
    • Camilla Moss Angel Party (CM74) Canvas

    22 min
  5. Spilling the Tea on the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion

    Season 2, Episode 37

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier debrief the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection

    31 min
  6. Prepping for the Autumn Needlepoint Reunion

    Season 2, Episode 36

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans sends a messages to all the podcast listeners about Autumn Needlepoint Reunion, and what to expect from The Curious Cowgirl.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection

    16 min
  7. An Interview with Maryse Robbins of Unchiffonfonfon

    Season 2, Episode 35

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans chats with expert Finisher and Cartonnage maker, Maryse Robbins. Her fans know her by her whimsical Instagram handle, "unchiffonfonfon".

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Be sure and follow Maryse on her Instagram account @unchiffonfonfon

    44 min
  8. It's Spooky Season!

    Season 2, Episode 34

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss Halloween needlepoint canvases, as well as fun threads to consider for fun effects.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • Cotswold Needlepoint Ghost Lava Lamp Canvas
    • Spellbound Stitchery Witch Hunt Canvas
    • Labors of Love White Owl Canvas
    • Katherine Roberts Interview
    • Little Ghost World on Instagram

    Fun Threads to Try

    • Glow in the Dark Silk Lame
    • Painter's Thread
    • Silk Wrapped Purl Thread
    • Threadworx Overdyed Metallics

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • Kelly Clark Willow the Witch
    • Lanie and Lexi Needlepoint Designs UT Stadium

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    30 min
  9. How Long You Should Needlepoint Before Taking a Class

    Season 2, Episode 33

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss how long you should needlepoint before taking a class, as well as their own experiences taking different types of classes.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • The Enriched Stitch
    • Rita's Needlepoint
    • Kelly Clark
    • Our Interview with Patricia Sone
    • Our Interview with Ellen McDonald
    • Our Interview with Lauren DeVous

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • Kelly Clark Willow the Witch
    • Cate la Vie Whiskey Bottle

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    37 min
  10. An Interview with Suzie Vallerie

    Season 2, Episode 32

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans interviews Suzie Vallerie, owner of The Enriched Stitch in Wilton, CT and Needlepoint in Paradise in Naples, FL.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in the Episode

    • The Enriched Stitch
    • Needlepoint in Paradise
    • Amanda Lawford Designs
    • Kelly Clark
    • Paula Rae Schmidt

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • Zecca Cosmic Moth
    • Kelly Clark Willow the Witch

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    40 min
  11. BIG Life Update + Follower Feedback

    Season 2, Episode 31

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier share some big Life Update News, and also Follower Feedback.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas
    • Wipstitch Texas Star Canvas

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    28 min
  12. Evaluating By the Numbers

    Season 2, Episode 30

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier have a fun chat about the canvas shortage, and how it's impacting their 2026 plans.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Wipstitch
    • Interview With Spellbound Stitchery
    • Ritas Needlepoint
    • Katherine Roberts Interview

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas
    • Penny Linn Radio City Canvas

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    29 min
  13. Wrapping Up Christmas In July

    Season 2, Episode 29

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier have a fun chat about all the new Christmas Needlepoint Canvas Designs they dropped during their Christmas in July celebration.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    New Drops During Christmas in July:

    • 1970's 13 Mesh Christmas Canvases
    • 13 Mesh Beginner Round Kits
    • Bedtime for Santa

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Wipstitch
    • Stitch Rock Pink Reindeer

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • Wipstitch Texas Star Canvas
    • Stitch Style Grand Central Canvas
    • The Curious Cowgirl MOD Candles with Berries Canvas

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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

    38 min
  14. An Interview With Spellbound Stitchery

    Season 2, Episode 28

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans has a GREAT conversation with Stephanie, needlepoint designer and owner of Spellbound Stitchery.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Spellbound Stitchery
    • Stitching Fox
    • Patricia Sone
    • Evergreen Needlepoint
    • Saturnalia Stitching
    • Wipstitch
    • Blue Ridge Stitchery

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • Spellbound Stitchery Not Aspiring to Be Humble
    • The Curious Cowgirl Merry and Bright

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    1 hr
  15. Our Favorite Interviews So Far

    Season 2, Episode 27

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier remind the audience about all the great interviews they've conducted, in Season 1 and Season 2!

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Shop Owners

    • Alyssa Hertzig, Owner of Rita's Needlepoint in NYC
    • Marianne Lynn, Owner of Saville Needleworks in Dallas

    • Canvas Designers

    • Madeleine Elizabeth Designs
    • Patricia Sone

    • Stitch Experts

    • Ellen McDonald
    • Katherine Roberts
    • Lauren DeVous aka Sequin Lala

    • Product Developers

    • Threadlines Magazine
    • Natalie Rich

    • Retreat Organizers

    • Cinema Stitch Club's Lila Banowetz
    • Needlepoint Palooza's Stefanie Chase

    What Are We Currently Stitching:

    • CMC Stitches Cowboy Cat
    • Julia Warwick Design Grand Central Zodiac Signs

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    23 min
  16. It's Time to Celebrate Christmas in July!

    Season 2, Episode 26

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier Celebrate Christmas in July, with new needlepoint canvas designs dropping each week!

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Curious Cowgirl Vintage Christmas Designs

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    22 min
  17. Not Everything Works: Design Ideas We Have Abandoned

    Season 2, Episode 25

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier discuss several ideas for needlepoint canvas designs that simply didn't work out.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Rita's
    • The Plum Stitchery

    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • CMC Stitches Cat Canvases
    • KCN Designers 12 Pumpkins Canvas
    • Curious Cowgirl Something Blue Canvas

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    29 min
  18. An Interview with Lauren DeVous

    Season 2, Episode 24

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans and Lauren DeVous, a.k.a. Sequin LaLa, discuss all things needlepoint. With a peek at what Lauren's up to in the teaching world!

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Sign of the Arrow
    • The Classic Stitch
    • Le Fil Studio
    • The Needlepoint Clubhouse
    • The Gingham Stitchery
    • The Plum Stitchery
    • Saville Needleworks
    • @ thewhimsicalstitch
    • Sequin Lala on Substack
    • Sequinlala.com

    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • The Liz Goodrick Dillon Nativity
    • Melissa Prince Octopus

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    46 min
  19. Celebrating America

    Season 2, Episode 23

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier celebrate a re-stock of two fun patriotic canvases, and discuss what they love about America on the eve of America 250.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • The Curious Cowgirl Patriotic Canvases
    • The Needlepoint Clubhouse
    • Creative Stitches and Gifts
    • The Hat Shop NYC

    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • Sandra Gilmore American I Love You Canvas
    • The Meredith Collection Old World Santa

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    28 min
  20. The Wedding Weekend Recap

    Season 2, Episode 22

    Show notes

    In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and EA Meier recap the wonderful wedding weekend celebrating Grace and Collins Meier.

    Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!

    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Mary Donald Florals
    • James Kennedy Events
    • Patti Flowers Fashion Studio
    • Rita's Needlepoint

    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • The Curious Cowgirl Wedding Bouquet Tags
    • The Meredith Collection Old World Santa

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    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    36 min