***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.
Lesley says
SEW ME! I wish I could sew like my mom. But I am glad I have learned Sherry’s NO SEW for curtains!!!
Tara says
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I definitely inherited my mom’s love of shopping and stepped it up a few levels :)
Catie says
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i’m happy to have inherited what i think is a perfect blend of my parents – silly yet serious, creative yet uniform.
Jenn says
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Her artistic and creative talent!
Jordan says
Sew Me! I’m grateful that I not only inherited my mom’s sweet tooth, but also love of baking. They go together quite well :)
Abby says
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I’m glad I inherited my mother’s forgiving heart!
Tempest says
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My mom instilled in me a great sense of humor. I can only hope I am half the mother to my daughter that she is to me! :)
Emily D. says
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The one thing my mom has passed on to us girls that means the most is an understanding of forgiveness. My mom has an awesome walk with the Lord and that has been modeled to us in such a beautiful way. Happy mothers day moms out there!
Jennifer says
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I’m thankful my mom passed to me her great genes! Love you mom!
Amber says
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One thing I inherited from my mom was her faith! She taught me that faith is the foundation for a solid family.
Adrien says
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I inherited my mother’s love of nice clothes and shoes. Thanks, mom. I think.
Kayakgirl73 says
SEW ME! I wish I had learned to sew from my grandmother. I’m learning now,but she was so talented. My mom has sewing skills but she hasn’t used them much, maybe she will now that she’s retired. I also wish I had inherited my great aunt’s cooking ability.
Ella says
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I’m glad to have inherited my mom’s attention to detail. It’s always a great asset at work!
Larissa says
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Katie says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s gift-wrapping abilities — I swear, the gifts she wraps should be in magazines, while mine always look like a child wrapped them!!
Lou says
Sew me! I come from a line of sewers and quilters, but I can only handle the basics.
Betsy says
SEW ME!
I inherited some mad dancing skills from my mom – Ha! (At least we have fun!)
Robin O says
SEW ME!
erica p. says
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I’m glad my mother passed on her fierce independence!
wendy says
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Alex Kali says
SEW ME! I really wish my mom passed down her cleanliness to me and that she didn’t pass down her dislike for cooking!
Nicole says
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I wish I had as much sewing and craft prowess as my mom. She can make curtains out of tablecloths, hem pants like no one else, and all kinds of crazy stuff. I can maybe sew on a button.
Emily M says
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I am happy to be the 4th generation of sewers in my family. It’s a good tradition!
Christina says
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Strong family values (and baking skills to keep the family gathered in the kitchen)!
Gina says
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Rebecca says
SEW ME!!! Love my Mom’s interest in education, glad that she passed it on!
Laura Segal says
SEW ME! I am glad I inherited my Mom’s ability to speak her mind at all times!
Elizabeth says
SEW ME! My mom has taught me to not sweat the small stuff!
Samantha says
“SEW ME!” Always cherish your family, have patience and try and see the good in everything!
Liz says
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Ashleigh says
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I am thankful for my mom’s genuineness (if that’s even a word)… She cares for everyone no matter the cost or length. My mom was too busy making sure I had food and clothes to teach me things like cooking or sewing, but someday I will learn. So thankful for the my mom’s sacrifices for me!
Anna says
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My Mom taught me to sew, cook and decorate… now if I can just live up to her legacy!
Sarah says
SEW ME! I inherited an urge to be the best I can be, to love others, and that family is one of the most important things in life.
Lorna says
Sew Me! I inherited a strong desire to learn from my parents. Education has always been a huge part of my family culture and I am grateful for that. My mom has 2 Masters degrees and, at 62 years old, she is 95% finished with her PHD. I’m so proud of her! (Plus she is a really great sewer – something I will never inherit.)
Amber says
SEW ME! My mom was and still is selfless. She always put my brother and sisters first, even when we didn’t deserve it.
Candice says
SEW ME! I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s ability to not take herself too seriously. It really comes in handy when my other trait that I inherited from her, the ability to really embarass myself in public, kicks in. :)
Michelle H. says
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I’m SO happy my mom passed down to me her knack for organization and her desire for cleanliness. My label-maker is my best friend, second to my husband of course :)
emilyr says
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Alicia M says
SEW ME!!
My caring heart and sense of humor!
joanie says
“SEW ME!” im glad my grand-mother show me to be a proud hard-worker…happy mothers day
Celestia says
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I wish I had inherited my mom’s people skills.
Ashley says
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In addition to the intangibles I inherited from my mom, I’m so glad I inherited her charm bracelet. It really tells the story of her life during the time before she became “Mom”. I’ll treasure it forever and can’t wait to surprise her (and my four sisters who have no idea I have it!) by wearing it on my wedding day.
Maggie says
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I’m glad I inherited my dad’s baking ability, I just wish someone had passed on any cooking abilities.
Erika says
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I’m willing to give crafty projects a try like my mom.
Kelly says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s eyes… and her neurosis about needing really clean, crumb-less kitchen counters at all times!
torrie says
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i love that we inherited a large, but close, extended family from my mom.
Kimberly L. says
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I am glad I inherited my Mother’s kindness and selflessness – eventhough it doesn’t show all the time!
Jen N says
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I’m so thankful I inherited my mom’s laid back attitude and strong family values.
Laura says
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Jennifer C. says
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I inherited my moms temperament and pragmatism. Both generally good things.