***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.
Gina Lee says
SEW ME!!
I think I inherited my domestic goddess skills from my mom. She was a stay at home mom for most of my life, and I learned how LOVE being a housewife and mother from her. I do work out of the home part time, which I do enjoy, but thanks to the example my mom set for me, I really prefer my career at home!!
Ashton says
Sew me!
I wish I could play the piano like my mother does. She’s amazing! :)
Laura says
SEW ME! i’m hoping to become more flexible like my mom is. she’s always up for the spontaneous and ready to do something fun (or help me with the not so fun stuff).
laura
Laura Lou says
SEW ME!!! Oh, and I am so grateful that I inherited/learned my mom’s ability to impress with delicious southern food. Pound cake? Southern fried chicken? Yeah, I was taught very well :)
melanie thomas says
SEW ME! I inherited Mom’s craftiness.
Annie says
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I am so fortunate that I inherited my mother’s love of reading. A quick book or a long novel, it’s the best!
Amy Plotts says
Sew Me! My Mom taught herself to sew–and doesn’t even think of using a pattern. Me, I have taken a class, watched you tube and read books, and can barely sew a button. Still waiting for the sewing notion (pun intended) to kick in :)
April in CT says
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I’m so glad I have my mom’s caring heart and my dad’s dry sense of humor.
How timely is this giveaway! I just got rid of my rickety ironing board and plan on getting a new one after we move and get settled in CA. And those wreaths are adorable!
Kate says
SEW ME!!
I wish I had inherited my moms cooking and sewing skills. But I am glad I inherited her sunny disposition and patience.
Mimi H says
SEW ME!! I definitely learned all of my budgeting and money management skills from mommy dearest, and I’m so happy she instilled that kind of thriftyness in me.!
melissa G. says
SEW ME!
I think that I inherited my mom’s ‘protective trait’ over my kiddos. She was always very protective of my sister and I and it was so annoying, and now that I’m a mom I’m exactly the same! :o)
Lori says
“SEW ME”
I inherited my mothers ability to cook and sew. Out of most of the people I know it is a rarity to do either so I feel lucky to have these skills.
Amanda T says
SEW ME! (please and thank you) I received wonderful manners and family values from my mom!
MaNell Hembree says
SEW ME! I am, quite simply, my mother’s daughter in every sense of the phrase!
HollowSquirrel says
SEW ME!
I’m happy to have inherited my mom’s tendency and ability to genuinely compliment people and help them see their own awesomeness when they’re feeling down.
Erin says
Sew me!
I love to sew… but I don’t think that came from my mom… more like her mom (my grandma). She definitely instilled in me her passion for decorating!
Maryellen says
Sew me! I inherited my mom’s love for reading and crossword puzzles. I also learned to cook and bake from her,
Marie says
Sew Me!!! My mother was not exactly the domestic type, so there is not much that she has passed down to me. However, I wished I had learned how to sew. I still might try to learn one day!
Sandy says
Sew me! Is that iron board cover not to die for…great items. Didn’t inherit my mom’s sewing skills. She used to make us dresses with big white collars and ties in the back when we were in elem. school.
Sara T says
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My mother died 3 years and one day ago from cancer that took everyone by surprise. I inherited my math and science side from my engineer dad, and a lot of craftiness and creativity from my mom who was a graphic designer. Now I’m a mechanical engineer with an eye for making things look very good :)I’m really thankful for my mom and everything she taught me in life. Happy Mother’s Day!
Sarah says
SEW ME! I’m very appreciative of my mother passing down her DIY-ness. I’ve been able to tackle a huge variety of projects from sewing to tiling thanks to her! Happy Mother’s day to all the wonderful Moms!
Amanda says
SEW ME!!
I wish I inherited my mom’s fabulous cooking skills but instead I got her compulsive cleanliness habits!
Cherri T. says
SEW ME! I too have a love-hate-tears-of-helplessness relationship with my sewing machine, which was a 1-yr. anniversary gift from my mom, 33 years ago!
Patti says
SEW ME! I inherited my dad’s dry sense of humor. Good thing my husband has a sense of humor too!
Sam G says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s love of cooking. I really don’t like to cook and I’m not very good at it. The money I could save if I actually cooked more than 3 meals a week…
Forgive me if this is a duplicate comment, I don’t think it went through the first time.
jeanna says
“SEW ME”
I inherited my mom’s love of food, and to always hunt-down fun activities to do with my children, she always had us involved in something (camp,library activities,festivals,farms, etc.).
carrie says
SEW ME PLEASE!!!
i wish i had inherited my grandmother’s LOVE to iron. sadly, i didn’t. that’s why i really really NEED this ironing board cover! it will make hte chore mush more inviting~
Nicole says
SEW ME! I definitely inherited my mother’s creative side. However, I did not inherit her patience. :)
annette moore says
SEW ME!
My mom passed along her good genes and love for health and fitness.
cliff moore says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s patience and love for order!
Megan says
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My grandmother sewed all of her clothes except her unclothes. She sewed up until the day she died. She had a 1930’s model of a Singer Sewing Machine, but all of her creations were magical. I am still trying to do half as good as she did …. My mom and grandmother are both wonderful role models for me :)
Amy says
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I inherited my mothers faith!
Kristen says
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Glad she passed down her looks, but wish I also got her singing voice!!! All I want to do is be able to sing some good kareoke, thats not too much to ask!
Christina says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s ability to throw killer parties. Decor, food, color scheme, it all has to match!
Kirsten says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor! :-)
Clarissa says
SEW ME! I am happy to have inherited my “strong womanness” from my mother and her mother. I come from a long line of powerful strong wonderful women.
Annie P. says
Sew me!
Amy says
SEW ME!
I wish I had my Mom’s work ethic and energy. She never stops!
Pierrette says
SEW ME!
My Mom passed along the organization gene to me and she inherited it from her Mother.
Claire H. says
SEW ME! I wish I could sew like my mom. I’m working on it.
Elizabeth says
SEW Me!
I hope that I inherited my Mom’s ability to multi-task. She can do so many things at the same time- it’s insane!
suzanne says
SEW ME! I look identical to my mom but I have my dad’s exact personality.
Waynette says
SEW ME!!
My mom was gracious enough to pass down her nose to me. I have her profile, and I’m darn proud of it! So proud, in fact, that I gave it to MY children!
Mary says
SEW ME!!! I inherited my mom’s ability to let housework slide in order to do the important family stuff. I just need to catch up on the income to pay for someone to clean the house.
Valerie says
SEW ME!!
My love of design and redecorating every room in the house every 1 or so….much to my husband’s dismay! :-P
bernice boivin says
SEW ME
My mom and Dad always welcomed anyone into their home – whether it was Christmas dinner or just a regular day. I try to do this too, especially for holidays when people with no family can feel isolated.
Nicole says
I have been noticing a lot of stenciling going on. I am thinking about stenciling my backsplash (which right now is just plain white paint) but not sure how to go about it. Where do you get the stencils?? How do you do it?
Lucy says
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I’ve inherited my mother’s natural decorating skills!
Aurelie says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s love of cooking – and some of her recipes too!
Christen says
SEW ME! I’m hoping I inherited my dad’s green thumb as I am starting a vegetable garden this year.