***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.
Chrissy says
SEW ME!
I haven inherited my mom’s adventurous spirit and “work hard, play harder” mentality!
Brittany says
Sew Me!
I’m a huge crafter and I thank my MaMa for it everyday!!!
Kelly Queen says
SEW ME! Yes, I inherited my mother’s lovely laugh and happy disposition….:)
Nicole says
SEW ME! :)
And I believe I inherited my mom’s ability to find a deal on almost anything.
Angie says
SEW ME! I’m grateful that I inherited my mom’s sense of organization and her go to attitude. We both have a weird love for lists!
Crystal says
SEW ME!
I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s sense of independence! She taught me how to stand on my own two feet! :)
denise says
SEW ME!
Still waiting on those sewing skills, too. Mine are lying dormant, like Sherry’s.
Natalie says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s belief that if you have the power to help someone, you should. It’s one of the traits of hers that I admire the most and if you follow in someone’s footsteps long enough it becomes second nature. :)
Alyssa says
Sew me!
I’m glad I inherited the “strong woman” gene…from both sides. No doormats here!
Elizabeth Peremans says
sew me!
my mom is an amazing business woman she is amazingly driven and doesn’t let anything stop her. i wish I was a little more like her in that sense.
jessica brown says
my mom did not like ironing and neither do I, but my husband is an ace ironer and he would love a fancy ironing board cover!
sew me!
(my mom was super nice, I don’t think I’m keeping up very well)
Julie says
SEW ME! I WISH I inherited a creative/artistic gene…
Jude H says
SEW ME!
I am glad I can recognize my Mum’s selflessness – and it is something that I really hope I inherited! Putting others before myself.
Ali says
Sew me! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s drive and ambition.
Daniel says
Sew me!
My mom taught me how to cook
Fiona says
SEW ME!
i’m glad for my mother teaching me to knit and i inherited her love of drinking tea from a pot and with a teacup :) love you mam!
Kristina says
Sew Me! I wish I had inherited both my mother and grandmother’s sewing skills.
Mandy S. says
Sew Me!
I wish I had inherited my grandmother’s ability to sew! I am needle-challenged! However, I am very grateful that I got her cooking abilities!
Debra says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s sense of humor!
Amber says
Sew me!!
My mother (well, grandmother, she raised me..) instilled the importance of family, and the absolute LOVE of old houses. My husband and I are planning on selling our new build home and purchasing an older home with a bit more character. :) I grew up in historic houses that my grandmother restored to their original beauty.
Giulia says
SEW me! I inherited my mom’s determination…the good and the bad!
Ali says
SEW ME! Like my mom, I am not a seamstress. That said, I *did* inherit her wonderful ability to get.things.done! If I get an idea in my head, I am driven to complete it. Ask my husband whether this is a good thing or not… he likes that I get things done, but sometimes my timing leaves something to be desired!
Krystina says
SEW ME! I wish I liked to cook as much :)
Kathy says
SEW ME! I’m so glad my mom passed to me the hopeful heart to walk in a store and look at something and think…”I think I could make that much cheaper.”
Michelle B-C says
SEW ME! I am glad I inherited my mom’s crafty-ness. If she and I were smart, we’d go into business together selling all the jewelry, cards, scrapbooks, diaper cakes, sock bouquets, etc. we both make. Or maybe we should just specialize in the bridal shower/baby shower market…
Jess says
SEW ME!
I’m so, so glad that I inherited my mother’s eco-consciousness. While its most recent manifestation is in my determination to use cloth diapers (much to her terror), it also means that I’m doing the best I can to minimize my carbon footprint for my daughter.
Basic Space says
SEW ME!
I not only inherited a love of cooking, but my mum also taught me to have no fear in the kitchen (and how to laugh when it all goes wrong).
Robyn says
SEW ME – wishing I had inherited my mother’s crafting ability…give me a glue gun and I burn myself, I can’t sew…but I can crochet! I’d really trade that talent for other things though!
tricia says
Sew Me! I inherited my mom’s work ethic around the house:)
Elizabeth says
Sew me!!
My mom and I are sooo different, but I’d like to think she passed down her extreme generosity and willingness to give to those in need :)
Lauren says
SEW ME~~
Jessica says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor!
Alicia says
Sew Me! I inherited my mom’s organization skills and need for clean…sometimes to my husband’s chagrin.
marjorie says
SEW ME!
audra says
SEW ME!
i’m glad i inherited my mom’s love of laughter…and the ability to be heard above the crowd :)
Emily H says
SEW ME!
I inherited about a millionth of my mom’s patience. I’m a patient person, but she is a SAINT!
Ashley says
SEW ME! I wish I inherited my mom’s gardening skills. I kill things too easily.
jlaa says
SEW ME! My grandmother’s sewing skills :D
Julie says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s love of shopping!
Maggie says
SEW ME! My little mamma (God rest her soul) taught me how to iron. I can iron ANYTHING! Love those covers!
Carrie says
SEW ME!
I love to sew but I wouldn’t say I’m skilled :)
Erin says
Sew me! I wish I had gotten my mom’s cooking abilities…the best I can do is order take out!
Kirby Pettigrew says
SEW ME!!! (P.S. I have this week decided to start using our ironing board after years of floor/bed ironing and have decided that I HATE the current cover.
I am grateful that I inherited my mother’s craftiness/desire to be creative with art.
Anna says
Sew Me! I wish I’d inherited her green thumb! I kill practically every plant I look at.
Laura K. says
SEW ME! I love that I inherited my mother’s love of reading and of crying at sappy movies.
anne V says
SEW ME!
My mom has a great color sense and design style, and I’m thankful to have at least inherited a bit of her knowledge/skill!
Ashley says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s amazing hospitality…though I still can learn a lot from her service and generosity to those around her!
Andrea says
SEW ME!!! I am glad that I inherited my Mom’s cooking talents, and wish that I would have inherited her bustline :)
Sara says
SEW ME!!! I’ve inherited my Mom’s sense of “if you’re going to do a job, do it right” – which means it often takes me about 3 times as long to finish a project. But also means I’m (usually) happy with the results!
Stephanie B says
Sew Me :)
I am glad my grandma passed down her cooking skills. I love to cook & so does she.