***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.
Elizabeth says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s love of all things white and cottage-y. We’ll slap a coat of white paint on anything that will stand still long enough. Ironically, I wish either of us or both could sew. I think sewing is a lost art.
Sigrid says
SEW ME! Please!
I’m grateful I inherited my mother’s affectionate nature. We’re a pretty cuddly bunch over here and I love it!
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s passion for Excellence. It’s not half-done, it’s not crumbs swept under the rug. . it’s done excellent every time. There’s a difference wanting to be perfect, and wanting to do what you do with excellence. Do your best!
Nellie says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s self-critical gene. I have to work everyday to remember that it is okay to be imperfect and always a work in progress.
Kimberly says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited the gift of sewing. My Mimi used to make the most amazing doll baby clothes… even replicated some American Girl Doll clothes for me as a little girl. She’s now 94. The most I remember about my Mom sewing is her stitching up holes in my favorite stuffed animal while I stuck needles in the electric sockets. Safe right?
Krystal says
SEW ME!
I am very proud to have inherited my mom’s work ethic. I was so blown away when I went away to college and I had to teach everyone on my floor how to do their laundry. I was also the only one who cleaned their room, and my floor mates would pay me to clean their rooms before their own parents came to visit. My roommate was the worst about doing anything that wasn’t eating, sleeping, or hanging out with her boyfriend…I just can’t fathom such laziness!
Anne says
Sew me! My mom is very creative–she can sew, cook, or make anything–and I hope those skills kick in for me one of these days.
Kristen Kestner says
“SEW ME!”
I am so glad that I inherited my Mom’s great cooking skills (although I’m nowhere near a good as she is)!
Tiffany says
SEW ME!!!
I believe I inherited my mom’s ability to work well with others. I do wish I would have inherited her SEWing abilities.
Love your blog. Thanks!!
Jen says
SEW ME!
I’ve inherited my mom’s cleaning gene, decorating gene, and money spending spending gene!
Melissa Arnold says
SEW ME!!!!! I love those ironing board covers!!!
Stephanie M says
Sew me! I wish I’d inherited a bit more of my mom’s artistic flair- I just don’t have the eye she does!
Kate F. says
SEW ME! I actually love that I get to share the sewing bug with my mom & other female family members. For my 26th birthday, I had a “sewing circle” with all the ladies in my family. My mom actually sewed lots when my sis & I were little (clothes for us and home dec types of things) but got away from it. I’m happy that when I became interested in sewing it helped to reignite her love of the craft!
Kristina says
SEW ME!
Melissa Evans says
SEW ME! I’m SO grateful to inherit my mothers sewing skills and craftiness! LUV YOU MUM!!! xoxoxo
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s value in education… I became a teacher :)
geraldine says
SEW ME!
My mom is a sainte and I love her dearly. Wish I had tasken her up on the sewing lessons (she rocks at sewing) but I didn’t and it’s a huge bummer that I’m reminded of each Halloween when my girls want custom costumes….. :)
Happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms out there!!!!
amy says
SEW Me!!!
I am wishing my grandma’s mad sewing skills would kick in with me. I am visitng her this summer so maybe this will be my year to learn!
kristen s. says
“SEW ME!”
I have my mom’s meatball-making skills!
Antonia Crawford Ewald says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s love for baking. It calms me to bake and makes my family happy to have fresh home made treats!
Wendy Burkhardt says
SEW ME! I have inherited the ability to sew from my mom! She used to sew everything for me (dresses, quilts, doll cloths) Recently I have started to sew, starting with my sons high-school graduation quilt made from his shirts growing up. I had a hard time when he left for college and its been therapeutic for me!
Dream says
SEW me!
My Mama is so friendly, she’s got a really outgoing personality. Best thing is, it comes so easily to her- it’s a lot of work for me.
Stephanie H says
Sew me … I have my mother’s “Boy, are you in trouble now” and “this discussion is over” and “my decision is final” voice of which there is no arguing. It’s working wonders on our new adopted 9 month old puppy. When he’s in trouble or has done something bad, he only has to hear that tone and he stops what he’s doing and sits like a good boy. (BTW – my mother is a generous sweetheart – she just didn’t put up with bad behavior!)
Madeline says
SEW ME!
I can only dream to inherit my grandmother’s cooking and sewing talent!
elicia says
SEW ME
my moms awesome sense of humor. in that we both think we are funny, but we are the only ones. :)
kristen says
SEW ME!
My mother’s inability to sew, unfortunately.
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s effortless ability to run a house, she makes it look so easy!
Rebecca says
Sew me!
I’m glad that I inherited organization from my mother. I would be out of my mind without it!
Melissa says
SEW ME!
I my used to sew costumes for my dance recitals, she even sewed Barbie clothes! I never had any interest in sewing until I was a homeowner. Now I wish I knew how!
Kristin says
SEW ME!
I inherited her “taking on too much and then later totally freaking out because I am behind” gene.
Pauline says
SEW ME!
I inherited by Grandma’s prowess in domestic skills, as well as her rampant OCD :)
Stacy says
SEW ME! I wish I would have inherited my mom’s cooking!
Colleen says
Love your posts – found you through the Washington Post (I think…).
Our first house was in Richmond – many years ago.
SEW ME!
From my mom, I learned to appreciate whatever life brought you.
She was an army wife, always moving, always making new friends. She was an experience!
Katherine says
SEW ME!!!!
I’m slowing inheriting my Mom’s great cooking and baking skills. Everytime I go home to visit, I love to shadow her in the kitchen.
Trisho says
SEW ME!
I’m so thankful I’ve inherited my mom’s love for raising and cooking vegetables from the garden. Love me some fresh green beans and tomatoes. :)
Amanda says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s cleanliness and I am so grateful! She’s the best :)
Stephenie says
sew me!
I got my great grandmothers love of books and libraries, another great grandmothers love of puzzles, yet a different great grandmothers sewing machine made the same year I was born! And hopefully, I’ve inherited the longevity gene from all of them to enjoy all of these things for a long long time
Zay says
SEW ME!
funnily enough, sewing is a skill I wish I had inherited. My grandma is a great seamstress and my mother is skilled although she doesn’t do much of it. I can’t even sew a hem or a button! But I think I have the potential for being a good cook, just like them.
Jen says
Sew me, too!
I inherited my mother’s belief that I can make things happen for myself, like winning an ironing board cover because I want it so badly… :D
Kimberly says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s ability to take care of others and give 150%!
Katherine says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s knack for decorating. My mom doesn’t sew, but Sherry’s post motivated me to finally by myself a machine and I can’t wait to sew some curtains for my office!
Carrie says
SEW ME!
My mother has passed down her strength, sensibility, and facial features to me. She’s the most amazing mom, and even after 5 back surgeries and a lot of metal in her back, she still manages to keep on going. Her will is incredible. She always tries to keep the house clean, but with 2 teenage twins following right behind her and messing her hard work up she can’t keep it clean. I’m at college so I can’t be there to help, though I am going to be cleaning, organizing, and redecorating our house which just happens to be in the small town Chester, Va . I would love to give this to my mom because she deserves it (plus we no longer have an ironing board because ours disappeared after our move about 4 years ago).
Shayna says
SEW ME!
I am glad my mother passed on her ability to talk to anyone and make a friend out of them. She can make friends standing in line at an amusement park.
Kelly says
SEW ME!
My mom’s knack for cooking, cleaning, and decorating. She is often referred to as “Martha”!
Y says
Sew me!!
Angela B. says
Sew me!
My mom has the most beautiful laugh in the world. Add that to the fact that she cracks herself up… and the combination makes me laugh, even if what she’s laughing at only makes sense to her. Hopefully my kids will think I’m just as funny as she is.
Tracy says
“SEW ME!”
I’m thankful to have inherited my mother’s fierce loyalty. As a kid, I thought she was kind of crazy for the way she defended us to the bitter end no matter what and sometimes seemingly unnecessarily. As an adult, I’ve learned to temper the trait in myself a bit, but I can totally see how it has made my three sisters and I as close as we are.
Hannah says
Sew Me!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s & grandmother’s (her mom) green thumb! I can’t seem to keep anything alive except for silk flowers! LOL
Jenni says
SEW ME! I could really use a cute ironing board cover, mine has a big rip through it! My grandma and mom have both endured events in their lives that no one should, they have both passed down a positive attitude and determination!
katie r says
SEW ME!! I once made an ironing board cover and it failed, now my husband has forbid me from messing with it and we so need a new one!! :) I would say I inherited my parents work ethic, which is great, but I wish I could relax and let things go sometimes :)