***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.
Kaylee says
SEW ME. I wish I had inherited my mom’s cooking skills. She’s always told me that anyone can cook as long as they can read a recipe but apparently that’s not true for me.
Dabney says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s empathy for other people. Wish I had been as athletic as her too though :-)
Jenn says
SEW ME! I acquired my mom’s awesome cooking skills. I love that I truly love cooking dinner every night and trying new recipes. If it weren’t for her, we’d be stuck eating my husband’s specialty – boxed meals and frozen pizzas!
Gudrun says
Sew Me!! I am glad I got my mother’s spunk and her sense of humor.
Annette says
SEW ME!
So (sew!) glad I inherited my mom’s knack for sewing something from little leftover bits!
Shanna Watson says
“SEW ME!”
Natalie says
SEW ME! I wish I inherited my mom’s green thumb! Sadly, for my garden, I did not! :)
katieQ says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s frugal nature and my dad’s love of working with his hands.
I am thrilled that I did not inherit her inability to cook.
Holly Davis says
SEW ME!
I so wish I had gotten my mom’s ability…and desire to sew!
Meaghan says
SEW ME!
OMG, if only you could see my ironing board cover. In true Sherry and John fashion I am too frugal to buy a new one. I’ve had it since college (ok, a little pathetic), and it’s been through me getting married and having 2 babies. I’ve even tried recovering it, because it’s stained and has no cushion AT ALL, but my sewing skills haven’t kicked in yet either. If I don’t win this contest I am going to go buy one now that I’ve embarrassed myself publicly.
I wish I inherited my mom’s sewing and piano playing skills. I have neither!
Meaghan
Katie says
SEW ME! I inhereted my mom’s love of shopping. While dangerous to the pocket, we have always been shopping buddies and it is something we were able to get along doing, even during the rough teenage years!
Christy B. says
SEW ME!!! Still waiting for that cooking gene to kick in :)
Love this giveaway so much!!
libby whiting says
Sew me!
Rebecca says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s strong family values and traditions that make the holidays so special.
Tami says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s perfectionism and attention to detail — sometimes a good thing, and sometimes not.
Joanne says
SEW ME! I inherited my sense of humour from my grandmother. I am so lucky!
Kate says
SEW ME!
Deb says
SEW ME ,whoopieeee….I inherited my moms sewing skills ,plus the fact before the majority of sewing factorys were out sourced outside of USA I had the opportunity to make many garments and boots with the tags made is the USA .
Corinne says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s huge laugh. Sometimes it’s a terrible thing and extremely embarassing for my friends, but it’s loud. So you know when the big laugh comes out, something is REALLY funny!
melisa says
Sew me! I inherited my Mom’s sense of compassion, desire to have a neat organized home and obsession with beautiful accessories that make a house a home.
Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d says
Sew me! I inherited my do it yourself mentality from both my parents and my OCD neat freak trait from my dad. Both have come in handy. :)
Sara says
SEW ME!
Erin says
Sew me!
I inherited my mom’s good sense to buy comfortable shoes!
Johanna says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s ability to sometimes be selfish and take care of myself in all ways…that’s what sewing is for me: a chance to take care of myself and nurture my creative spirit!
marlene says
SEW ME! I wish I’d inherited my Grandma’s cooking skills, but I’m working on it!
Sophia says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s appreciation for all kinds of weather, rainy or sunny.
Lacey D says
SEW ME!
I am so glad my mother passed down to me a sense of self. I KNOW who I am, why I was created, and I love to fulfill my role in life.
Mandi says
SEW ME! I wish I inherited my mom’s ability to keep a spotless house. And she has mad ironing skills.
mary says
SEW ME! I inherited a love of a tidy linen closet, among other things.
penelope says
SEW ME!
Being a mom of 2 I keep hoping my mom’s extreme patience will emerge in me…as for now I take lots of deep breaths :)
Emily V. says
Sew Me
Both my parents are super emotional. I’m glad I inherited that. (Sometimes).
Nicole says
i don’t iron. i was raised in a house where “iron” was one of those 4 letter words that was just not said…
but… perhaps if i had such a pretty ironing board, i would iron!?!?
so, with that said… SEW ME!!!
Suzanne says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s diy gift giving. Now if only I could organize a craft space to put all my things ;)
Kate says
Sew Me! I wish i had inherited her sewing skills!
Lindey Linderman says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s eyes. All the women in my family have the same eyes and I love it!
Courtney says
SEW ME!
I inherited a dash of my mom’s creativity. There’s nothing she can’t DIY!
Andi says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited more of my mother’s love for cleanliness – and much less of her constant need to feed everyone within a 10 mile radius. :)
Brooke says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s organization and good handwriting skills.
alicia says
Sew meeeee!!!!!
alicia says
Oh no! forgot the second part, i just got so excited!
I am so grateful that I inherited my mother’s (and grandmother’s) knack for cooking…or maybe it’s just a sense of cooking-confidence…hmmm. Either way, it’s nice to just be able to stare into my pantry or freezer and make a nice dinner out of seemingly random items!
Amy says
SEW ME! My mom gave me two great comfort food recipes that never fail. Homemade chicken soup and homemade spaghetti sauce. Besides making them for my own family, they are great to freeze or make for a friend who just came home with a new baby or going through a difficult time.
Erin says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s neat/tidy gene. :)
Nicole says
SEW ME! I inherited her “Let’s Party” , attitude.
Nicole says
SEW ME! I inherited her “Let’s Party” attitude.
Christy Pixley says
SEW ME! Love those ironing board covers!
Christy Pixley says
I wish I had inherited my mom’s gentle spirit!
hallie barnhill says
sew me!
my mom has so many talents! i could never pick just one!
and gosh those ironing board covers are cute cute!
Emily R says
SEW ME!
Janna L. says
“SEW ME!”
MargieM says
“SEW ME!”
Maggie S. says
SEW ME! I wish I would have inherited my mom’s amazing ability to paint! She’s been making painted jewelry and watercolor art since I was a little girl and it never rubbed off!