***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.
Julie L says
Sew me! I inherited a few of my mom’s neatnick habits:towels need to be folded just so and the kitchen counter and sink need to be spotless!
Kerry says
SEW ME! I am glad to have inherited my grandmother’s love of family, and my mom’s stand-up-for-those-you-love strength!
Janelle says
SEW ME!
Looking at your pic of the ironing board covers makes me think of my Grandma Lorna who taught me the art of ironing..LOL! If I had anyone that I would thank for something, it would be her because I really appreciated her patience in dealing with everyday life, something I think I got from her.
Cheryl says
Sew me!!!
I inherited my mother’s stubborn nature (not so great) and diplomacy (very good to have)!
Ivy Lieberman says
Sew ME! I inherited my Mom’s love of gardening and her creativity. But I would love to have her patience and her willingness to pursue perfection!
elaine K says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s cooking skills, but neither of us can sew or knit.
Linda says
SEW ME!
wish i’d gotten her cooking skills… but i’m slowly learning from her now!
Kelly says
Sew Me!!!
Jessica says
SEW ME!
I’m grateful to my Mom for giving me an appreciation for simple living. She taught me that a fulfilled life is about so much more than the size of my house, the type of car I drive, etc.
Lisa G says
SEW ME!
I wish my mom and grandmother would have passed down their cooking skills.
Melanie says
SEW ME!
Dara says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s thriftiness and artistic abilities!
Melissa says
sew me!
like many others, I wish I had inherited her sewing skills!
Ashley says
Sew Me!
I am MUCH more like my father than my mother, but I inherited my mom’s love of Junior Mints and mint chocolate chip ice cream. She claims it’s because she ate so much of those 2 things when she was pregnant with me. If that’s true, those will be favorites of my 5 month old baby girl in a few years too!
Samm Spangler says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s “Awkward” jean… as a kid growing up it was just embarrassing, but now i’ve learned to embrace it and just have FUN!
Stephanie says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s baking skills. I have none. At all.
Christy Q says
SEW ME!
I’m so glad that my mom’s crafty genius finally awakened in me. She and I make quilts together but she’s way more talented than I am. I hope to be half as good as she is someday.
Angie says
Sew me!
I am beyond thankful to have inherited my mom’s cleaning prowess and the comforting philosophy of ‘a place for everything and everything in it’s place.’
Angie says
Sew me!
I am beyond thankful to have inherited my mom’s cleaning prowess and the comforting philosophy of ‘a place for everything and everything in its place.’
Lindsey says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s artistic abilities and especially her gardening skills. She is so talented in the garden and with a paint brush!
Erin says
SEW ME…
I inherited my mom’s green thumb (but I often wish I had also inherited her abilities as a seamstress)!
mere... says
SEW ME! Glad I inherited her hostessing skills. I love getting to make sure my guests have everything they need and giving them a night off.
Debby says
SEW ME !!!
I inherited my mothers love for needlework.
Jamie says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s quick wit. It’s very useful in stressful situations.
Newness says
SEW ME!
I’m praying I inherit my mother’s youthful looks. At 50 she is often mistaken for my sister!
krista farrell says
SEW ME!
I love that i have my mom’s cooking ability almost… and hospitality… and hoping that i got her gardening skills too…hopefully soon!
Michelle M says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my Dad’s laid back, go with the flow way of life. Instead, I’ve inherited my Mom’s sometimes intense, often impatient, short tempered more often thsn I’d like to admit way of life. Ah well.
Rachel says
SEW ME!
My mom is a fantastic baker, and it wasn’t until the past year that I finally started following in her footsteps. Now, I love talking with my mom about recipes, and she always manages to throw in a perfectly helpful tip here and there.
Maura B says
Sew Me!
I inherited my mom’s sense of whimsy in decorating, which I love. It’s always fun to shop with her at little boutiques whenever we have the good fortune to travel together. (I also inherited her clumsiness, but I can live with that :))
Jenn B. says
SEW ME!
My mom is a great listener and supporter. I hope that I have inherited those qualities, but still feel like they could be nurtured.
katie says
SEW ME!!!!
Since my mom can’t sew with a darn I did not inherit that from her…however I did inherit her sense of interior styling. I am constantly moving changing updating my space. I would love both since I am currently in the process of updating and my laundry room/ironing room is my living room! Which my board is in need of some styling!
stephanie says
SEW ME!
My moms organizational skills:)
renee says
SEW ME
My mom taught me how to love everyone up and make them feel special :)
Kim B says
Sew Me!! I am so glad I inherited my mom’s happy personality. I WISH she was more skilled domestically – cooking / sewing – and wish I had inherited that too!! Pick me – I would love this prize!!!
Cait says
SEW ME!!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s amazing sewing skills. She has made a career out of being a full time quilter- she makes amazing quilts and I can barely turn on a sewing machine. She tried!
Nancy T says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s organizatinal skills!!! I love being organized!
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s love of all things organization.
Vanessa Harper says
SEW ME! I’m glad that I inherited my moms craftiness.
Kirsten says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mum’s knack for color and design. I’m okay, but I feel like she’s got it nailed. Hopefully someday I’ll be just as good!
rita says
sew me!
i’m glad my mom taught me how to make some of her delicious recipes (such as the mac and cheese we just enjoyed for dinner)!
Sara says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s wonderful cooking and gardening skills. Sadly, I did not. But that makes me appreciate her even more.
Lindsey says
SEW ME!!
I inherited my Mother’s ability to cook and make up recipes. I wish I inherited her sewing skills, I know enough to do pillows, etc, but would love to do more!
Kristin says
SEW ME!
Out of four kids, I’m the only one who looks like my mom.
ZuZu says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s and grandmother’s love of gardening.
erin echols says
Sew me … please!!!!!!!!
Amy B. says
SEW ME!
My mom instilled a love for gardening, though I’m not nearly so successful a gardener as she.
Sheila says
SEW ME! These are adorable. I am happy for the domestic teachings and family values!
Kristen says
“SEW ME”
I inherited my mom’s DIY gene :) Which is why I’m addicted to YHL!
Carrie says
SEW ME! My mom certainly did NOT pass down her cooking skills, but her artistic abilites were!
Jen J. says
SEW ME!!
I’m grateful that I inherited my mom’s caring nature – she’s the type of person who would do anything for anyone & I strive to be the same way!