***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.
Karri says
SEW ME!
While my mom failed to pass down her sewing skills to me, she did teach me how to cook, and both she and my grandmother taught me how to bake and how to clean. Like a madwoman.
janna brown says
SEW ME!! I am so grateful that my mom showed me how to be genuinely kind to people… no matter who they are!
Denny says
SEW ME!
I inherited my dad’s obsessive compulsive cleanliness. Some may consider this a burden, i.e., my husband. But I consider it heavenly.
heather s says
SEW ME!
i wish i had inherited my mom’s patience!
Heather says
SEW ME!
I’m thankful my mom passed down her passion for crafts, specifically the crafting process. We’ve made a lot of failed projects, but she always taught me to try again and take joy in the learning process.
Elizabeth says
SEW ME!
Beth says
SEW ME! My grandmother taught me calligraphy at age…uh…7 or 8! Love that skill/talent, although admittedly we both had pretty rockin’ handwriting to begin with. Now, adorable ironing board, GET IN MA BELLY!
Sally says
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I inherited my mom’s love for mix and match style. When I moved into my new house and was ready tackle it all in one big sweep, she reminded me that “Decorating is a process and in the end you have a room that tells a story. It’s not a one stop shopping trip!” Wish I could have inherited her patience! :)
Katie says
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I wish I had inherited my mother’s cooking abilities!
Priscilla K. says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s empathy and organization.
Lindsey S says
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I’m grateful I inherited my mom’s independence…it’s a good thing to have as a woman!
Rachei says
I wish I inherited my mom’s ability to sew awesomely!!! I have been wanting to her to teach me and hopefully we will get this chance soon! I want to learn so I can make cool things without “iron on tape for hem line stuff” all the time.
Secretly I think that stuff is the bomb!!:) Thanks for introducing it (that is iron on tape) to me guys!!
Sally says
“SEW ME!” I inherited my Mother’s love for planting flowers!
Hilary says
SEW ME!
I’m super grateful to have inherited my Grandma Jo’s clean style. Her home was clutter free, and (for the most part) so is mine!
Jennifer says
SEW ME!
bkstephens says
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Jenni says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my Mom’s laid back attitude and not my Dad’s hot temper!
Jen says
Sew me! My mom rocks!
kayla says
sew me!
AlaskanAlison says
Sew me! I wish I had inherited my mom’s cleaning skills
Jessica says
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I inherited my mom’s obsessive cleaning habits. My house has to be clean.
Jennifer says
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My mom always knows just how to make someone feel loved or cheer them or let them know they are special. She is the queen of little touches that mean so much. I *hope* I am like her and that I inherited just a fraction of her kindness and warmth.
Amanda says
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I wish I could sew like my Mom… Although I definitely can appreciate what I could do if I was able!
Lara says
Sew me please!
aire says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s spunk and boldness. She is never afraid to ask for what she wants, instead of waiting for it to be given to her. She doesn’t wait for permission. And because she is classy, she does all this by being assertive, NOT aggressive. Niceness gets things done too….
beth says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s creativity…we certainly have different styles, but that is one outlet I could not do without.
Mary says
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I inherited the gene of serving good food.
Rachel L. says
Sew me! I wish I inherited my Mom’s good handwriting, sadly, no matter how hard I try, it just doesn’t match up.
Sarah says
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I wish I had inherited my mother’s home organization gene. I am organized, but no where near as organized as she is!
Michelle says
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And, I am grateful that I inherited my father’s work-ethic; we have very differnt lives, but he instilled in me the value of working hard and completeing tasks from start to finish and to the best of my ability, which is a qaulity that I believe is universally positive no matter what path you choose to take with your life.
Anna says
Sew me! I inherited my mother’s stubbornness for sure!
Erin J says
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I want to thank my mom for passing down her family values! I may have also inherited her “keeping-clothes-to-wear-later pile” that ends up beside the bed or in the closet.
Jennifer C says
SEW ME!!!! I inherited my Mom’s need to constantly straighten up. It’s kind of annoying. Especially with a 16 month old. :)
Katie says
SEW ME!
Organization skills and aversion to clutter!
Stacy says
Sew me!
Stacy says
SEW ME! I got my organizational skills from my mother. Thank God! Because I don’t know I could handle two kids, a husband, a full time job and a photography business on the side with out them! Too bad I dint get her cooking skills though….my husband wishes that I did! Ha!
Ashley says
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Tracee says
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I inherited my mom’s cooking skills. SInce I was little she taught me great tricks and handed down a lot of old (secret) recipes. YUM! :)
Jenny says
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Wow, the two commenters right above me said what I was going to say! I wish I had my mother’s way with plants. She can make anything grow, while I can barely keep a philodendron alive. And while it took a lot time for it to kick in, I inherited my mother’s sense of order and cleanliness. I can organize anything in no time, and have fun doing it. Kind of sick, but what can I do?
Ashlee says
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My friends used to always come over to eat my mom’s cooking, especially her baked goods. Now, whenever my husband and I go places people request my baked goods. It makes my mom so happy to know that I have inherited her love for baking.
Kristin says
SEW Me! I wish I had inherited my mom’s love for cooking. I mean, I can cook, but I don’t love to cook as much as she does!
Melissa Cooper says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s empathy & compassion.
Meghan says
SEW me!!
I inherited so much from my mom and grandma, too much to list. They are both my hero’s!
Mary says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s love of healthy foods and fitness.
Stephanie M. says
SEW ME!!!
Although my abuela used to make me dresses as a child I was never taught. Recently, just learned to use a sewing machine. All taught by me. Guess it runs in the blood.
Allison Cunningham says
SEW ME!! I think I inherited patience from my mother, which has proven useful in so many situations!
Stephanie Dinh says
SEW ME! SEW ME! SEW ME!!!!!!!
I inherited love and compassion from my mother! I also inherited her cleanliness and tidiness!
Courtney S. says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mother’s ability to sew, knit and play the guitar :)
becky says
SEW ME!
I’m happy I inherited my mom’s manners. I could have never guessed how valuable all that incessant nagging would turn out to be!
I learned to sew in 7th grade home economics. Yet another seemingly annoying thing that would later turn out to be insanely useful. Go figure. :)
Melissa says
I’m loving these ironing board covers!
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s love for decorating and making a house a home. I love when people tell me I have my “mother’s touch”. She really can pull a room together and make it a place where friends and family can gather and feel special, and in my three years of home ownership I’ve gotten similar comments (which makes me so proud!). :)