***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.
Emily R says
I am glad I inherited the love of family history and appreciation of family items/furniture.
Leigh Anne says
SEW ME!
My mother-in-law’s cooking skills are off the charts – and she raised an absolutely wonderful son, so her parenting would be something I’d love to emulate as well.
April says
SEW ME!
I learned to be thrifty without sacrificing style from my mom. And I learned to re-purpose from my grandmother. :) Now, sewing…that one I’m still trying to learn. ;)
Amanda says
SEW ME!
I was lucky to be born to a domestic goddess. She taught me to sew, cook and keep an immaculate home. Friends can’t believe I hem all my own clothes (but it’s sew easy..)
Sherazada says
SEW ME!
I definitely inherited my mother’s cooking skills, thanks to mom always making me help her out in the kitchen during holidays.
Erica says
SEW ME!!!
My mom is always late-ALWAYS! and as a kid it would drive me nuts becasue I was always on time….now I have 2 little ones of my own and guess whos always late? Hint: ME! Gotta love the late gene!
Laura B. says
SEW ME!!
Something I’m glad I inherited from my mom? Her laid back attitude. She’s a hippie at heart!
Jen says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s eternal patience. Maybe it will come with age…I’m impatiently waiting for it :)
Kay says
SEW ME!
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor!
twocreatives says
SEW ME !
i so wish i had inherited nanny’s ability to sew. but i was lucky enough as a teenager to wear clothes she custom made for me.
Lauren says
SEW ME! I inherited the anal cleaning gene
corinne purnell says
SEW ME! I inherited my Moms stubbornness, not so sure if its a good thing or not. But I will take it!
Cindy says
Sew Me! I inherited my mom’s personality…all the way! And I love it :)
Kacy says
SEW ME!!
Sometimes I wish I had inherited my mom’s way to look at EVERYTHING from the bright side. Sometimes it really works…other times it’s really annoying. :)
April P. says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited my mom’s work ethic! She’s such a hard worker! :)
Brooke Austin says
SEW ME!!! I am so glad I got my mom’s sense of design and thrifty nature. I love making things look pretty on the cheap. TJMaxx, Marshalls and Home Goods are my favs!!!
Allison says
“SEW ME!” I inherited my mother’s love of gardening and her cross-stitching skills. I’m trying to catch her in the sewing skills department.
SarahN says
SEW ME!
My mom loves people so well, always doing things for others and making every person she talks to feel like the most important person. I don’t know if I’ve inherited it, but it’s something she will always be known for.
Jackie says
SEW ME!
I am glad my mother passed down her emotional personality. At first I didn’t appreciate it, but now I understand that being emotional is okay!
Fran Short says
Sew Me !!!!! I inherited my Mother’s spirit of volunteering and serving others. It is a wonderful gift!
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
SEW ME!
I Inherited my mother’s great cooking and her passion to take care of the people she loves :)
Kippen says
SEW Me!
I inherited my Mom’s love of shopping! And her organizational skills…although sometimes it’s not so apparent in our house :)
Sarah says
SEW ME!
My Mom is a great cook, which taught me to love good cooking as well. Not because we cooked a lot together, but because I grew up so used to good food that I couldn’t bear living off canned meals and frozen goods as an adult.
Kate J. says
SEW ME! I am glad I inherited my mom’s kindness towards others and organizational skills!
Jenn says
SEW ME! I inherited both my mother’s sense of humor and her strength. She’s never been the kind of woman you could use as a doormat and is respected by everyone. I’ve always been able to stand up for myself because of her.
Megan M. says
Sew Me: I’m thankful I got my mom’s need for accomplishment and hard working attitude.
Been thinking of re-doing my ironing board after seeing these on etsy! And the fabric wreaths.. beautiful!
patti says
SEW ME! please :)
LIsa P says
SEW ME!
I wish I inherited my father’s math skills. I hate math and I hate dealing with money!
vanessa says
SEW ME!
Sherry’s posts on sewing remind me of my experiences..needless to say the sewing machine is up high where the hubby needs to get it down so that way a little bit more thought goes into prior to me deciding to do an “easy” sewing project!!
Jessica says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s love for sweets. Not always a good thing!
Niki says
SEW ME!
and…I wish my mom had instilled something nice in me. Instead I am hopelessly without talent.
Ashley says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s kindness. She is better at it than me (she is just so darn sweet) but she taught me the importance of being kind to everyone no matter their background.
Melanie Scott says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s love of a clean home, decorating abilities, and love of food and cooking! I love my mom, and grandmother for passing these qualities on to me! :)
danielle says
SEW ME!
I am obsessed with the fabric wreaths!
One thing I wish I had inherited from my mom is her ability to talk to anyone. She can walk into a room full of strangers and leave with a ton of new friends. Seriously, she would talk to anyone (which can be good and bad!) but I wish I had just half of that confidence.
Ashley says
SEW ME!
I am glad I inherited my Mom’s work values! I take my career seriously and that has helped me out tremendously! Otherwise I am like my Dad!
sheley. says
Sew me! So cute. Well, I may not have inherited my mother’s sewing skills, but when I was 12 she sent me to my grandmother’s house for a week to learn to sew. So I learned from the same source. In a few years, I want to send my little girl to my mom’s for the same great foundation.
Christa M says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s bad back, but we’re talking about one of her qualities right?!?! Hmmm….I’d like to think I inherited her ability to make people feel good about themselves :D
Sheena says
SEW ME!! I recently started sewing and I hope that as time goes on, I’ll slowly inherit my grandma’s awesome sewing skillz!
Pamela says
“SEW ME!” If I’m lucky, I will “grow up” to be as compassionate as my mom one day. I’m very caring but she takes the word to another level! Very selfless woman, indeed!
AWolfe says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s patience- she quilts by hand- but I am glad I didn’t inherit her hoarding tendencies!
Britt says
SEW ME!
I, like Sherry, have had too many “sew cries” in my lifetime but my mother is a fantastic seamstress who simply reminds me to “Practice!”.
Rebecca Shank says
SEW ME!
My mom is the thriftiest person around. I remember when our neighborhood Pizza Hut burned down, my mom was able to get the discarded tablecloths for free, peel off the clear plastic vinyl and then proceeded to make curtains for our entire dining room- totally free. I’ve inherited that ingenuity and don’t buy anything w/o some clever finagling/ sewing first!
Laura o says
Sew me!!
I wish I learned to sew! I can’t even mend a shirt with no button or a hole in my husbands jeans.
Heidi says
SEW Me!
I inherited my mom’s Do-It-Yourself gene. Growing up, if there was a craft, project or home fix-it to tackle, she’s likely gather together what we had on hand and go for it.
Allison says
SEW ME!
I inherited (some) of my mom’s organizational skills… but I wish I would have inherited her cooking skills!
Callie says
SEW ME! I’m so glad I inherited my mother’s ability to listen and nurture! Learned from the best, thanks Mom!
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s ability to be organized. She can throw a fabulour dinner party at the drop of a hat, because she’s always got something semi-prepared!
Kristin says
SEW ME!
My grandmother’s artistic ability definitely skipped a generation, but I’m so glad that I’ve inherited her ability to draw and paint.
Callie says
SEW ME! I’ve inherited many good qualities from my mother but I’m still waiting for my green thumb to kick in so I can keep beautiful plants alive like she does.
afton says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s empathy.