Episodes

  • It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Vintage Christmas
    Dec 1 2025

    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.


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


    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • The Curious Cowgirl Christmas Canvas Collection
    • Polka Dot Santa Canvases
    • Kissing Reindeer Canvases
    • Lime Green Vintage Ornaments Canvases
    • Pink Bow Bell Canvas
    • Merry Christmas Scroll Canvas
    • Red and Green Vintage Textiles
    • Red and Green Vintage Ribbons


    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • Walker's Needlepoint Nativity


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    25 mins
  • Looking for Needlepoint Finishing Inspo? We have ideas!!!
    Nov 24 2025

    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!


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


    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Rita's
    • The Curious Cowgirl Bookmark Canvases
    • Polka Dot Santa Canvases
    • Larger Christmas Canvases
    • Floral Rounds
    • Jesus Loves Me Canvases and Bible Verse Canvases
    • Unchiffonfonfon Needlepoint Finisher


    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • Le Point Studio Angels


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    The Curious Cowgirl's Vintage Finishing Textiles: Click Here



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    28 mins
  • AI and the Needlepoint Industry
    Nov 17 2025

    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.


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


    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Rita's


    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • The Gingham Stitchery's Saks Storefront
    • Patricia Sone's Maximalist Canvas
    • Le Point Studio Angels


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    The Curious Cowgirl's Vintage Finishing Textiles: Click Here



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    33 mins
  • We Took a Finishing Class, and Here's How it Went!
    Nov 10 2025

    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 which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available!


    Shops Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Rita's
    • The Needlepoint Clubhouse
    • Saville Needleworks
    • The Wool and The Floss's Acrylic Canvas Templates
    • Spellbound Stitchery's Downloadable Charts


    Finishing Class Teacher: The Nashville Needlepointer

    The Curious Cowgirl's Vintage Finishing Textiles: Click Here


    Canvases we Took to Class:

    • My Pink Sugar Life Witch Ghost
    • The Gingham Stitchery Transferware Christmas Plate


    What We Are Currently Stitching

    • The Gingham Stitchery's Headless Horseman Carousel
    • Patricia Sone's Maximalist Canvas


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    37 mins
  • Our Tips for Enjoying The Holidays in New York City
    Nov 3 2025

    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!


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


    For More Information on NYC During the Holidays:

    • Check out this Curious Cowgirl Blog Post for more detailed info about experiencing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • More info about the Medieval Christmas Tree at the MET
    • Our FREE List of our Favorite NYC Restaurants



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    28 mins
  • How Did Market Go? And a VERY important question about Pasta!
    Oct 27 2025

    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!


    Click here to see what canvases are currently available!


    Mentioned in This Episode:

    Curious Cowgirl Market Best-Sellers:

    • Patriotic 4th of July
    • Howdy, Hey Y'all and our Cowboy Hat
    • NYC Bookmarks
    • Vintage Textile Inspired


    Other Designers we loved at Market:

    • Spellbound Stitchery Witch Hunt
    • Atlantic Blue Canvas Halloween Wagon
    • The Gingham Stitchery Storefronts


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    What are we currently stitching:

    • The Book Canvas Diagon Alley
    • My Pink Sugar Life Witch Ghost
    • Stitch Rock Designs Pink Reindeer



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    36 mins
  • Our Bible Verse Canvases and a (small) reveal of a New Canvas Design Line for Brides
    Oct 20 2025

    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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    Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Bible Verse Canvases
    • Custom Verse Request Form
    • Oz Needle and Thread Hangers
    • Le Point Wedding Signs
    • The Curious Cowgirl Hat Bands



    Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics

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    24 mins
  • A VERY Brief Message from Mary On the Eve of Fall Market
    Oct 13 2025

    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!


    Follow along on Instagram, where we are previewing ALL our new designs headed to Market!

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    24 mins