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'sThe Curious Cowgirl Bookmark CanvasesPolka Dot Santa CanvasesLarger Christmas CanvasesFloral RoundsJesus Loves Me Canvases and Bible Verse CanvasesUnchiffonfonfo...
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 StorefrontPatricia Sone's Maximalist CanvasLe Point Studio Angels Click here to join our email list! The Cur...
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'sThe Needlepoint ClubhouseSaville NeedleworksThe Wool and The Floss's Acrylic Canvas TemplatesSpellbound Stitchery's Downloadable Charts Finishing Class Teacher: The Nashville Needlepointer The Curious Cowg...
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 ParadeMore info about the M...
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 JulyHowdy, Hey Y'all and our Cowboy HatNYC BookmarksVintage Textile Inspired Other Designers we loved at Market: Spellbound Stitchery Witch HuntAtlan...
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! Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Bible Verse CanvasesCustom Verse Request FormOz Needle and Thread HangersLe Point Wedding SignsThe Curious Cowgirl Hat Bands Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Am...
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! See something you love? Let your favorite LNS know!
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Patricia SoneVictoria WhitsonMadeleine ElizabethSaville NeedleworksHulken Bags Our Favorite Conversation Starter: Table Topics *We are an Amazon Affiliate, and will make a small commission from any purc...
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The State Fair of TexasMagpie Ethel on InstagramThe Needlepoint ClubhouseThe Curious Cowgirl Cowboy Hat CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Hey Y'all CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Howdy CanvasScattergories Game What are We Currently Stitchi...
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Rita's NeedlepointWipstitch State StampsLove MBH DaffodilThe Needlepoint ClubhouseCurious Cowgirl Bible Verse CanvasesCurious Cowgirl Polka Dot SantasCurious Cowgirl Hat Bands What are We Currently Stitching: My Pink Su...
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Morgan Julia Bar CartSaville Needleworks in DallasLauren Bloch Designs CastlesThe Splendid Stitch in Sag HarborPenny Linn Peppermint Bark CanvasHedgehog Needlepoint College TagsWipstitch State StampsCurious C...
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 here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Morgan Julia Bar CartRita's Needlepoint in NYCThe Curious Cowgirl Book MarksVintage Finishing Textiles What We are Currently Stitching: Curious Cowgirl Hat BandsThe Gingham Stitchery Transferware Christmas Plate Our Favorite Conversation ...
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 has OPINIONS about these books which you will love! Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Please let us know in the comments which House YOU belong to!Please FOLLOW and RATE our Podcast! Our Favorite ...
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Twisted Stitches NeedlepointOur Amazon Needlepoint Supplies StorefrontThe Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Sign CollectionInitial K Studio Nativity Round CanvasMopsy Designs Tex...
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 to see what Curious Cowgirl canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Saville NeedleworksFollow Saville on Instagram @savilleneedleworks
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. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Needlepoint ClubhouseThe Love MBH Studio Daffodil Needlepoint CanvasInitial K StudioHello Tess DesignsAnn Kay StudioDoolittle StitcheryLauren Bloch Designs Thankful, Bl...
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 spend a little time remember what made camp special for them. As a side note, Mary is an alumni of Camp Mystic. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Ment...
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 needlepoint slump. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Throne of Glass SeriesThe Royal School of Needlework Stitch...
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, and whether ghosts and angels are real. Yup. We are all over the place in this episode! Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentione...
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 Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! SPECIAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE: ENTER THE CODE CIJ20 AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ALL CHRISTMAS CANVASES! What We are Currently Stitching: The Gingham Stitchery Little Blue ...