***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org, these three ladies are getting a kick start to Mother’s Day: Traci (who inherited her mother’s worrying skills!), April (who got her mom’s love of shopping, travel and new things) and Stacy (who inherited the gift of being a good cook from her mom).
Because becoming a mom has mysteriously given Sherry the urge to learn how to sew (more on that here and here) we thought we’d use this pre-Mother’s Day giveaway to dish out TWO fabric-tastic prizes to THREE lucky winners. And they won’t have to sew a stitch because it has already been done for ’em. The first comes from City Chic Country Mouse, whose Etsy shop caters to those who want to inject a bit of chic to their chore list (not that any moms should be doing housework on Mother’s Day). Each of our three winners can choose from any of their colorful, graphic, and punchy ironing board covers, which will definitely cheer up any laundry room:
Plus those same three lucky winners get a double dose this week. A customized fabric wreath from a local Richmonder who puts her sewing prowess to work in her Etsy shop, Love Elaine is also on the agenda. While she’s got cool modern spins on aprons, quilts, and bags – her fabric wreaths are always a favorite. And yup, each winner gets to pick our their own colors.
- PRIZE: Any ironing board cover from City Chic Country Mouse and a custom fabric wreath from Love Elaine
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEW ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us one quality you’re glad you inherited – or wish you had inherited – from your mother (or other parental type figure). Are you grateful she instilled strong family values? Or that she passed down her sense of style / fabulous cooking abilities? Or do you keep waiting for her sewing skills to kick in like Sherry?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 4th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States and Canada
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday morning for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just like rewarding our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from City Chic Country Mouse and Love Elaine.
Emily says
SEW ME! I inherited the “never sit down” gene from my mother. She is always up fixing a curtain, doing dishes or whatever else she has on her “to do” list that day. It is chaos when the both of us get together.
Lauren says
SEW ME!
My mother has the most beautiful penmanship, but sadly, both my sister and I write like fourth graders.
Sheena says
“SEW ME!”
I am glad my Mom passed down her advice about having children…she always said she wishes she could go back and not worry so much about the house looking perfect or getting things done all the time, but that she could enjoy more of the moments of our childhood. She said the dishes will always be there, the laundry will always need folded, but the moments with your children pass so quickly.
It’s great advice, especially now that we are parents of a 6 month old.
Samantha says
Sew me!
I’m glad my mom instilled in me a sense of compassion and adventure! She’s the best!
Megan says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s ability to cook!
Lisa C. says
Sew Me!
Crystal says
SEW ME!
I’m glad my mom passed down her great skills in the kitchen. If I only I could cook as good as her, but some things just aren’t as good as mom’s.
elizabeth says
“SEW ME!”
wish I could crochet, knit and cook like my mom
Zhaleh says
Sew me!! My mom instilled a great sense of southern hospitality into me.
Rachel says
SEW ME!
There are a lot of wonderful qualities I *wish* I had gotten from my mom (and didn’t), but I think one thing I did get from her is a kind heart and the ability to not be easily offended. My mom just bounces right back and keeps loving you no matter what.
Kealy says
SEW ME!
I am lucky to have inherited my mom’s do-it-yourself attitude. I love doing projects at home, especially with family!
Heather says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s quirky trait of talking with her hands, whereas I wish I had inherited her early-bird-ness.
Lisa says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my Mom’s passion for horticulture. If only I could get my garden to look like hers!
Caiti says
Sew me…I am so grateful that I inherited my Mom’s ability to relate to (and tolerate) junior high kids. We are now both junior high teachers and I could not be more ecstatic!
Britni says
SEW ME!
Because of my mother I can walk in heels!
Holly says
SEW ME!
I’m blessed to have inherited my Mother’s can-do attitude.
Abby says
Sew Me!
rachael says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mothers sewing skills, but I’m steadily learning! I’m glad I inherited her great multi-tasking abilities, it comes in handy as a new mom myself.
Joy says
SEW ME! I am so thankful that my mom instilled in me a love for God and family, and that she worked so hard to make sure we all sat down to sinner together almost every night.
Erica M says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s DESIRE to have a clean house, but I need to work on keeping mine as clean as hers!
Rhonda says
SEW ME!
Christina says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mother’s ability to not take anything in life too seriously. A good sense of humor is essential!
Jaclyn Garcia says
Sew Me!
I’m glad I inherited my Mom’s strength and her ability to see that no matter what goes wrong God will always see you through it.
Rachel in NH says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s green thumb…why oh why do I kill every plant I own??
Jill P. says
SEW ME!
I, like Sherry, wish I would have received my mom’s sewing skills. Maybe one day… until then, I shall continue with anything that will iron on! :)
Crystal J says
SEW me!
I learned how to cook southern food from my mom!!
Kari says
SEW ME!
JS says
SEW ME.
I’m glad my mom taught me how to make her fabulous spaghetti sauce. So is my husband. :)
Erika says
SEW ME!!! I have proudly inherited my mother’s strong sense of independence. My mother has always taught me to never depend on anyone else to bring you happiness, and never depend on anyone else to support you. I am responsible for my own happiness and I hold the key to my own success in life!
Mandy says
SEW ME!
I’m glad my mother instilled in me her “women are just as smart, capable, and deserving as men” mentality. She taught me to never let people take advantage of me because I’m a woman, and how to enforce that belief by exuding confidence, intelligence, and strength while still being feminine and likeable and without being cold or inflammatory. The older I get, the more I value that skill and confidence that comes along with her gift to me.
Emily Rae says
Sew me! I inherited my dad’s curiosity about tools.
Allison says
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I’m glad I inherited my mom’s generous and charitable spirit.
Erin says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to let people know how much she cared. She was a great mom, a wonderful grandmother, although she didn’t get to meet all of her grandchildren, and my best friend.
Melissa S. says
SEW ME! I’m grateful I inherited my mom’s love for HGTV! LOL! We both love to think of new projects to do around our home.
Janay Thornton says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited the ability to make bread rise. Neither me or my Mom seem to have that talent!
Kat says
SEW ME…My mother gave me the mind set of “there is always room for one more!” Growing up my house was the grand central station of all of friends, and now that I am getting married and a new home owner, we hope it will be the same for our new house!
Katie says
SEW ME!
I wish I inherited my mom’s cooking skills…I’m not terrible in the kitchen, but just don’t seem to have the same touch she does.
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I am glad I inherited my mothers cooking abilities, but WISH I had inherited her patience, especially when dealing with my children.
Julia says
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Amy says
SEW ME! So thankful for my mom and her genuine “realness” that she displayed and modeled to us 3 kids. Now that’s i’m gonna be a mom in a few months, I hope I can pass the same honesty onto my daughter :)
Amy says
Sew Me!
I’m glad that my mom taught me to be crafty, and always tried a variety of projects with us. Now I can keep up with Sherry’s craft projects!
Eunice says
SEW ME
I inherited my grandmothers sewing skills. I love to sew and can make great home dec items for my house.
CarrieJo says
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I am most glad that my Mother gave me her sense of random thoughts and comments that spill out! I mean, sometimes it can be very awkward…but most times it keeps me giggling! :)
Valerie says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s skill at sewing, actually. She embroiders beautiful and intricate one-of-a-kind Christmas stockings for each new member of the family to celebrate his or her first Christmas.
Coley Arnold says
SEW ME…
Eunice says
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I wish I inherited my grandmother’s knitting skills. She made these wonderful blankets.
Sarah L says
SEW ME!
I’ve inherited my mom’s green thumb and love for baking and sewing. I’m pretty pleased :)
theresa says
Sew Me!!
I’m so glad my mom taught me how to bake! I love being the Betty Crocker out of my group of friends. And I’m slowly working on my sewing skills as well.
Amanda says
SEW-ME! I have also become a wannabe seamstress since having kids. Last year I got super crafty and turned my two year and 8 month twins into Little Bo Peep and her sheep. While my mom wasn’t much of a seamstress, she taught me the basics and while it was annoying and seemed pointless at the time, I am glad she made me sit down and learn.
Dana @ House*Tweaking says
“SEW ME!” I wish I had inherited my grandmother’s cooking skills…or any cooking skills for that matter. Handy Hubby is the mastermind in front of the stove over here.