***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.
Shyla Coburn says
SEW ME! I’m thankful my Mother passed down some awesome sewing skills! I’ve become a fairly good quilter lately and I am truly enjoying it!
Claudia says
SEW ME! I’m still working at it, but I’m hoping someday I will be able to whip together a fantastic dinner from whatever I have in the kitchen like my Mom does!
ashley c says
Sew me!! I would have to say that I am glad I inherited my grandma’s strong personality! Sure it’s the type you either love or hate but I promise you I will always say what others are to scared to say.
Marytoth says
Sew me…..I can cook and bake like her!
Sharin W says
Sew Me!!!! Wish I had my mothers ability to sew great quilts and clothes, that and keep her house clean and tidy.
Sonja says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited my mother’s compulsion for things being organized and in there place.
Christina R says
SEW ME! I’m so glad that I’ve inherited my mother’s sense of independence and adventure. It makes life so interesting and fun!
Julie Rae says
sew me!
I luckily inherited my mother’s great sense of humor and quirky personality. We always have so much fun when we’re together. Also luckily, I did NOT get my mother’s sewing skills (nonexistent) … those came from my grandma!
Cathy says
Sew Me!!
I am glad I inherited organization skills from my parents. My dad with the physical objects, my mom with the finances and the files. I know exactly where things are in the house, exactly when I need them.
Grace Y. says
Sew Me!
I think I inherited my mom’s sarcasm… which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But I also have my dad’s warm heart (I think so, anyway) so it all evens out :)
wendy says
“SEW ME!”
I think that I am turning out to be a mirror image of my Mom – much to my husband’s dismay! One good trait she handed down to me is a good sense of devotion for family and friends.
Ruth P. says
SEW ME! My mom is over 50 and just now getting grey hair… I hope I get that gene!
Erin says
SEW ME! My parents are like you Youngsters in thirty years! So much go! When we bought our house, my mom came for a week and helped to get the house ready – ripping out paneling, yard cleanup, taking down a horrible weather vane from our roof, etc. The neighbors were so impressed, they were asking if she hired out! So, yes, I inherited some of that! :)
Nicole says
SEW ME!
Hmm… I wish I had inherited my mother’s cooking gene, although I’m slowly learning!
Catherine says
SEW ME! :)
Liz Stine says
Sew Me!
I inherited flute playing. :) My mom taught in our home, and she taught me how to play the flute as well. Total band dork, here.
betsy says
SEW ME!
her wide smile!
Courtney Edwards says
SEW ME!
Katie says
SEW ME…
Im thankful I inherited my mothers sense of humour!!!
Lina says
SEW ME!
My mom does it all! She’s a hard working, warm and loving woman who’s got quite the spark.
Diane says
SEW ME!
Hillary M. says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s knitting ability (including the strange way we hold our knitting needles) :)
Sara says
SEW ME! I am like Sherry… wishing I had my mom’s talent of sewing! My mom can also garden and cook so much better than me. Maybe talent skips a generation:)
Jennifer of Brilliant Chic says
SEW ME!
Jessica says
SEW ME!
I definitely inherited my mom’s sewing skills (and my grandmother’s sewing and knitting skills)….but as I am turning into my mother, I’d say I inherited just about everything from her ;)
Shannon says
SEW ME!!! Oh, pretty please ;)
Melanie says
SEW ME!!
My mom always encouraged my sisters and I to help take care of people whenever we could. This is the reason I became a nurse. Happy Mothers Day Mom..I miss you
Stephanie says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s green thumb. She has plants all over her home. I have none. I had one, but I gave it away to a friend who loves plants, and it’s doing much better with her than it ever was with me.
Sheryl J says
SEW ME!
My mother passed down her frugalness to me. I can always find a great deal on something that I really want. It saves me a lot of money.
Shelby says
SEW ME! I wish inherited the ability to sew like my mom, but I will stick with no-sew hem tape for now. But I did inherit my mom’s sense of humor and ability to thrive!
Arlene says
SEW ME!
My mom is an awesome baker and I’m getting there =)
Megan says
Sew me!
Glad I inherited my mom’s metabolism. She’s 50 and weighs the same thing she did when she was 18!
Tara says
Sew me!
My mom is very organized and has always kept the house running smoothly. How she pulled it off I don’t know, but she did!
Lindsay says
SEW ME!!
I hope I’ve inherited my mom’s generosity. She would do anything for her family!
Jenny says
Sew me!
unfortunatly I inherited my mother’s cooking ability, but at least we both have a sense of humor about it!
Marisa says
SEW ME! Her patience (which I wish I inherited).
Laura says
Sew Me!
I’m glad for many wonderful traits passed on from my mom, but most of all, her killer gams!
Renee says
SEW ME! I’m so glad to have inherited my mom’s crazy cleaning habits! I’m also proud to have inherited her love of cooking :)
-Renee
http://bettycrockettrocknroll.blogspot.com/
Emily says
Sew me! Among other (more important) things I’m glad I inherited my mom’s appreciation for beautiful fabric and fun crafts! :)
Kristen says
SEW ME!! (*please*)
amanda says
Sew me!!! I learned from my mom how to be a DIY’er. With not alot of money my mom made garbage pick ups/ yard sale items beautiful and useful. I find myself these days slowing down at curbs to find little treasures!
Kate says
Sew me! I wish I could cook like my mom.
Susan says
SEW ME!!
I (partly) inherited my Mom’s math skills! She is the smartest woman I know and has become an uber-successful systems analyst in a field dominated by men.
Gwenalyn says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s sewing ability. I have no where near her skill level but I can hem pants and make my baby daughter a few clothes… Meanwhile my mom (brilliant as she is) can upholster furniture, cars, boats, make any type of clothing and she even makes those awesome microphone covers like you see on Glee! Go mom! :D
tammylee says
“SEW ME!”
I would like to think I have inherited my mother’s giving personality.
Jennifer says
Sew me! I wish id have inherited my moms sewing skills. She’s amazing! She has even made a ton of wedding dresses including my own.
Katie says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s youthful face and her sassy attitude! She’s actually really wonderful, thoughtful, and giving – couldn’t be luckier!!
Kara says
SEW ME!!
I am so glad I inherited my mother and my grandmothers sense of color! I hope I can make it work in my home someday as well as my mom has!
Katie B. says
SEW MW! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s sense of volunteerism…it feels really good to help others.
Sarah in Indiana says
Sew me! I wish I had inherited my mom’s organizational skills, but I did get her crafty abilities and creative mind. Boy could I use one of those ironing board covers, I’ve been admiring them lately!