***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.
Ashley says
SEW ME!! I wish I had inherited my mother’s fabulous sewing skills. She made dresses for me as a child and continues to hem all of my pants, as I am only 5’1″ tall. I am thankful that I did inherit her motivation to attempt DIY projects although both of us may or may not be thrilled with our end result, we still try!
Michele says
SEW ME!!! I really wish I knew how to sew as well!!
Tricia says
SEW ME! i did not inherit my mom’s craftiness and general home maker skills, but wish i did. Growing up she made our clothes, and her own. She also won a cooking contest w/ a grand prize of a trip to Hawaii, a very glamorous thing in the 60s! She did give me a very cool ring she designed, though, so there’s that.
Mandie says
SEW ME!! I wish I would have inherited the crafty gene. I am not crafty, I can not execute anything, but ideas… I got them coming from everywhere, just need someone to help me get her done!
Tanja says
SEW Me!
I inherited my Mom’s love for great organization (aka labels on Tupperware containers in the pantry.
Teresa says
SEW ME!! I am happy to have inherited her organizational skills!
kim b says
SEW ME!
I miss my mother every day and I wish I inherited her calmness (at least on the exterior). I did inherite her love of history & art and her “get on with it” attitude.
Erin says
SEW ME!
I inherited my momma’s love for tea parties!….along with all of her lovely china! :)
Janny A. says
SEW ME!!
I love that i’ve inherited my mom’s joy for life!
Christina says
SEW ME!!!
I’m glad I inherited my mom and dad’s value of family. I wish I had inherited their super-fast-even-after-50 metabolism. And I reeeeealllly wish I HAD NOT inherited my dad’s curly/bushy eyebrows!!! Seriously, I had a friend gift me a brow wax for my bday one year. YEAH! THAT BAD!
Jen says
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katevp says
SEW ME!!!!!!
I love that I inherited my mom’s nature of all things crafty. When my sister and I were little, she used to craft up a storm and do an annual Christmas Craft Sale out of our home.
I haven’t gotten anywhere near that, but I do love to scrapbook, reupholster, paint, sew, etc! thanks Mom!
Briar says
SEW ME!
I have definitely inherited my mother’s sensitivity, which can be a blessing and a curse!
Carrie Grome says
Sew Me!
I love that I inherited my Mom’s smile :-)
Abby Kruse says
SEW ME!! I’ve finally learned to embrace my red hair…passed on from grandparents on both sides. It makes me me : )
Check out my blog here: http://www.blissfullykruse.blogspot.com I’m sure you get this all the time, but I’m pretty sure we live close to parallel lives! We love to renovate, DIY, live on the “cheap”, and have a beautiful eight-month old named Claire (coincidence?!!) Anyways, love your blog….keep it up!
Courtney says
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Patti says
Sew Me! I inherited so much from my Mom, but compassion for others is the one that popped into my mind first!
Courtney Dutra says
SEW ME!!!
My Mom passed away in 2007 and I just had my first child last September. One thing my Mom taught me was LOVE. She always, always told us she loved us. From the time we were babies to adulthood – even when it embarrassed us. I absolutely plan to do the same thing with my daughter. Thank you, Mom!!
Susan says
Sew Me! I inherited my mom’s passion for helping people/caring nature!
Jen @ The Decor Scene says
SEW ME!!!
I wish I had inherited my Mom’s green thumb.
Margaret says
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Angela says
SEW ME…
I love that I inherited my dad’s very silly sense of humor. I wish that I had inherited my mom’s tireless energy to clean!
Daniela says
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Johanna says
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I got my Mom’s good sense of cooking! I just wish I had her green thumb cause my garden outside looks like crap! Hehehe.
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I wish I knew how to cook (and enjoyed it). My “anal retentive” personality makes cooking a chore because I require a recipe, and will follow it to the letter. Luckily my husband can make a meal out of anything in the fridge/ pantry and I can clean like no other, so we’re a good team :-)
Korina says
SEW ME! I inherited, from my mama, a spirit of spontaneity and the ability to find joy and entertainment in simple things that don’t cost a lot of $, like out-of-the-blue road trips, camping in the backyard, making pizza and calling friends to come over…
nancy says
SEW ME!! I am lucky I inherited my mom’s sense of style but I wish I could have her cooking abilities!
chelseyadele says
sew me! Im am so glad i inherited her i can do it attitude when it comes to household diy projects, she was a single mom no man around to help hang photos, make furniture she did it all herself… my husband gets a kick out of me in lowes its my fav store!
Jen Bishop says
Sew me! Love those ironing board covers! I would like to think I inherited some of my mom’s sewing skills, but I wish I was as good as her!
Quiana says
SEW ME! I was born on my mother’s birthday (September 22) and I inherited her general Type-A Virgo-ness!
Danielle says
SEW ME! I’m grateful for inheriting my mom’s strong work ethic.
cjspenc says
SEW ME!
My mom told us every day that she loved us. Didn’t matter if it was a phone call or as we left for school in the morning. I hope when I have kids that I am as good as her at telling them every day how much I love them.
Alyssa says
SEW ME!!!
My mom has always been a bit of a vintage and eclectic girl. When I was in high school she gave me her costume jewelry which consisted of gaudy, old-fashion and clanky clip on earrings and necklaces. Evidently so got all of them from an auction when she was younger in a box for $5.00….I inherited my mothers vintage style and her resourceful ways….I’m a garage sale/bargain girl. Ex: I just got kitchen cabinets from someone’s trash and will repaint them to re-use as storage. Hey, I mean…one man’s trash is another man’s treasure right? Thanks mom
sarajane says
SEW ME! I inherited Grandma’s crafty/sewing gene and Mom’s outlook on life. Thanks to both!
Megan says
SEW ME! I will use the ironing board cover and my mom will love the fabric wreath, thank you. Megan
Mira Williams says
SEW ME!
I wish I’d have inherited my Mama’s incredible smarts. I did inherit her unconditional love though. I feel like I have all the tools to be a great mother, from everything my mom did for me.
This prize would be PERFECT for us! We inherited the ironing board of my parents that they inherited from my uncle AGES ago. My best guess is its original age is 1970s-ish. The actual mechanism is actually in fairly good shape and we hate to throw things that work away. However, the cover is a mess! I guess 40 yrs of work will do that!
Erica says
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I, too, like Sherry,wish I inherited my mother’s sewing skills. Hopefully, the cute baby I’m having in September will help my skills as Im making his entire nursery set. So the ironing board will get LOTS of use.
Tiffany says
SEW ME!
I definitely inherited my mom’s love of reading. And now my 6 yr old daughter is the same way!
Meg says
SEW ME! These are lovely products, thanks for the give away.
Allison says
SEW ME! I am thankful I inherited her kindheartedness.
Cindy says
SEW ME! I think I’ve inherited a little bit of my mom’s great do-it-yourself skills or at least I hope so. She has great sewing skills (she made her own wedding dress and some of my prom dresses back in the day). She is also a great cook.
crystal says
Sew Me!
I hope that I’m inheriting my mom’s selflessness. It’s taken me 26 years to realize just how much she’s done for our family!
Teresa says
SEW ME!
I have no idea what I inherited from my mom, but I am identical to my grandmother. I get all of my OCD tendencies from her- lucky me! ;)
Twila says
“SEW ME!” I wish I had inherited my mother patience, she is always so calm and knows everything works out.
Debbie says
SEW ME!
My Grandmother passed on her love of sewing – not sure about the ability – as well as her smocking machine. Loved that when my kids were small!
maggie says
Sew Me! I wish I had inherited my daddy’s (yes I’m 29 and call him daddy) patience. He would give Job a run for his money.
Michael says
SEW ME!
Glad I inherited my mom’s passionate loyalty.
kella says
SEW ME! :)
i inherited my mom’s easy-going personality. it takes alot to ruffle our feathers…
:)
Catie says
SEW ME!
I got my Mom’s extremely dry sense of humor, and I’m so glad!
Courtney says
SEW ME I wish I had just a little bit more more of my mom’s sewing ability because I will never be able to make the halloween costumes for my kids she made for us.