***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.
Dana says
SEW ME!
My mom taught me to sew and quilt and now I love it! She also taught me laugh at least one time a day and enjoy the moments you have with the ones you love!
Steph B. says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to fix ANYTHING. She is definitely the handy person in my family. :)
Kathy says
SEW ME!!! Wish I had inherited my grandmother’s sewing skills … I SO identify with Sherry’s experience sans the keep-trying-til-you-finish-something part!!
Vicki S says
Sew Me!
My mother has always believed wholeheartedly that all of her children could do anything they put their hand too. She believes in us when we don’t believe in us and out of sheer force of will she makes us see what we are capable of… and the result is that none of us are afraid to try anything.
I hope I am able to instill that same belief in my own four little ones.
Natalie says
SEW ME!
My sweet grandma shared her love of reading with me and because of her, I love to write too.
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s organizational skills. We both need a clean orderly space!
Sara says
SEW ME! My mom is pretty crafty and taught me how to sew and crochet with has led into all sorts of other hobbies like scrapbooking, and jewelry making! I guess a love of working with my hands is also something I get from my dad!
cindy says
Sew me!!
I haven’t inherited much from my mother, thank goodness, I love her, but she is a hot mess.
Karen James says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s desire for a clean home…but the problem is we both have a bad habit of keeping on top of it! The days just aren’t long enough!
Kristin says
Sew Me!!
I wish I would have inherited my mom’s cooking skills. I hope to have her start teaching me so I can feed my soon to be husband :-)
Becky S. says
Sew Me!
Anne says
Sew me! I wish I inherited my mom’s natural ability for taking pictures, she could be a photographer!
Ashley says
SEW ME! I definitely inherited my mom’s desire to help anyone and everyone. It doesn’t matter what needs to be done, my mom is always there to lend a helping hand.
Christin says
Sew Me!
I’ve been baking with my Mom and Grandma for years and I’m so glad I’ve learned from them – they are incredible bakers!
Miranda says
SEW ME! I inherited the DIY gene from my dad. If it can be done on our own, it will be. :)
Kelly Allen says
SEW me!
I’m glad I inherited my mother’s hands. I watched her hands take care of me when I was sick, cook for 4 children and work a full-time job. I know I can do anything with these hands!
Carly says
SEW ME!
There are so many things I’m grateful for that came from my mom, but number one would have to be her cooking ability. She is a fabulous cook, and I paid attention! She is my favorite person to do “foodie” activities with, too, like shop for spices and go to specialty markets!
Mary says
SEW ME… like Sherry I have an Oh Brother and I’m still waiting for those sewing skills to kick in. My mom is an amazing seamstress.
Lauris says
SEW ME!!! I love that I have my grandmother’s cooking ability.
Maria says
Sew Me! I’ve inherited my mother’s family values and hope to pass them down to my future children.
Amy says
SEW ME! I have my mom’s love of sewing, but not her skills – thankfully as long as I thread the needle, she can sew for me ;)
Michelle@Sustainably Chic Designs says
“SEW ME!”
I actually learned to sew from my Grandma, but I don’t think I will ever be as good of a sewer as her! :)
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Katie B says
SEW ME!!!
Her love of all things pretty but unfortunately not the money to get them!
Amy Rode says
Sew me!
Lynn van Slyke says
Sew Me!!
I inherited my mother’s sewing skills along with her 38 year old sewing machine =D. That machine made many a sun dress when I was young and still runs great to this day! Gotta love a Kenmore.
Lisa G says
Sew Me! Oh I so wish I inherited her sewing, crocheting and amazing Italian cooking skills! It would all so come in handy as wife and mommy!
Rachel T says
Sew Me! I am glad to have inherited my mother’s ability to find a sweet deal.
Kristin Jones says
SEW ME!
I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s loud voice (wow, never thought I would say that).
Amy says
SEW ME…
I’m so glad my mom gave me the clean freak gene! I love scrubbing, disinfectiong, washing, etc…it makes for a clean home :)
Jennifer says
SEW ME! I am so proud to be just like my mom. She gave me a love of family, a green thumb, and crafty DIY side.
Morgan says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mother’s love of cooking, since now it’s what I do for a living as a pastry chef!
Courtney says
Sew me!!!
I would be happy to inherit any of my mom’s qualities! But one I am definitely glad I picked up is cooking! And I have to say, if I am HALF the cook she is, I am a GREAT cook!
Brooke says
SEW Me!
I’m so thankful to have my mom’s sense of humor and kind heart. She is the most incredible mother and I’m so thankful for her everyday!
Happy early Mother’s Day to all = )
Megan says
SEW ME!
I did inherit my mother’s silver, but I wish that I had also inherited her dedication to shining it!
Carrie says
SEW ME!
These are lovely!
Jessica P. says
SEW ME!
My mother provides me with well-made, expensive purse and shoe hand-me-downs. She shops often, so her wardrobe changes and I reap the benefits.
Brittany says
“SEW ME!”
I inherited my mothers smile and her voice :-)
Samantha says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s love for cooking. Instead I prefer something delicious to appear in front of me :).
Sarah Patenaude says
SEW ME!!
I love that inherited my mom’s infectious personality! It’s beautiful… and so is she!
mandi b says
SEW ME!
I wish I had my mom’s patience!
Abby says
SEW ME!!!
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s love of decorating and entertaining, her style, her fantastic cooking abilities and her green thumb.
Rachel says
SEW ME!
I inherited a lot of good skills and qualities, but I wish I had inherited some of my grandmother’s neat freak tendencies! I hate cleaning, but too much mess stresses me out. Having that neat freak/cleaning gene would really help out sometimes . . .
Tracie says
SEW ME! :)
The one thing I “inherited” (AKA learned through repeated trial and error) from my mom is how to be kind to everyone.
Heather says
SEW ME!
I’m happy to have inherited my mom’s cooking skills! She is an excellent cook who just knows how to cook everything (no cookbooks, for example), and I’m learning to walk in her footsteps! It makes cooking fun for me, which makes me more likely to cook instead of eating out. :)
(This post is timely, because I need a new ironing board cover so badly! Mine was maimed last month in a heat’n’bond accident, when I was learning to sew.)
Kathleen says
SEW ME!
Luckily I inherited my Mom’s sense for organizing. With 3 little ones under the age of 6 right now, I am not as organized as I long to be, but have hope that one day I will get it back again.
kendra ardis says
Sew Me!!
Suzann says
I inherited my mom’s cooking skills! She’s a fantastic Italian chef!
Amy says
SEW ME!! I wish I had inherited my mom’s cooking skills—I can bake a mean batch of cookies but am no good at the main dish.
Mary says
Sew Me! Please!
I inherited my mothers sewing machine from the 50’s. She was a brilliant seamstress and I can hardly thread the needle. How I wish I had paid more attention. I am determined to figure it out, wish me luck.
I love, love the ironing board covers!!
Jen M says
SEW ME!! I inherited my mom’s niceness :)