***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.
Dasha says
SEW ME!
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s green thumb and my grandmother’s sewing skills. They both worked and kept homes and did almost everything themselves, I’m so proud of the stock I come from :)
Heather in NY says
Sew Me!! I inherited my love of crafts from my mom. She has crocheted, knitted, sewed, etc. for as long as I can remember, and I’ve definitely caught that bug.
Christine says
SEW ME!
I wish that I had my Mom’s sense of style — for her house and her clothes.
kat says
Sew me!
my mom gave me her organizing and planning genes. sometimes its good, sometimes its bad…my husband balances me out.
Beth says
My mom is the most creative person I’ve ever met! Luckily I inherited a little bit of her gift!
E Minor says
SEW ME!!!
i inherited my mom’s insane love of organizing. not a terrible thing, but sometimes i use it to procrastinate other, more important things. : )
Marin says
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I’ve realized I’ve turned into my mom! She passed on to me her healthy habits like eating right and exercising. Now, I’m passing them on to my daughter!
Elizabeth says
SEW ME… I’m grateful I’ve inherited my mom’s work ethic and dedication
Ashley J says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s gene of being a laidback chick. And I lurve that! :)
Kyley says
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I inherited my love of animals from my mom! Especially the ponies!
Lora Linn says
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I inherited my mother’s love of family, love of family history, and some of her patience. It’s all come in handy!
Nicole says
SEW ME! I inherited organized disorganization from my Mom’s side of the family !
Caroline says
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I inherited my Mom’s calm, reserved demeanor. It has it’s pros and cons, but I like keeping my own council!
Traci says
SEW ME!
I got my mom’s love of food and the knack for cooking it :)
Anne says
SEW ME! I hope I inherited my mom’s entertaining gene. She is always such a gracious hostess!
Krystal says
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I’m so glad my mom was flexible in the kitchen…and she passed that creativity to me. She’d often give me the choice to clean the bathroom or make supper for the family. Uh, supper, no question!
Katie says
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I am thankful to have inherited my mama’s laid back attitude.
stephanie dinh says
SEW ME! SEW ME! SEW ME!
I inherited my mothers love and compassion and her cleanliness and tidiness!
K. Anne says
“SEW ME!”
I keep waiting for my mother’s green thumb to kick in. My husband calls the window that our house plants sit in the “Window of Death”. (gulp)
Kelly says
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I inherited my mom’s easy going, positive attitude. I lost her 3 years ago and think about her everyday. She had a green thumb that I wished I had inherited. I think about her everyday and thank god I had such a wonderful mom.
trung says
SEW ME!
donna says
SEW ME!!!!
Meredith M says
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Georgianna says
Sew me! I definitely inherited my Mom’s craftiness, as in, her ability to make all manner of crafty things. In many ways it’s given me the confidence to attack all sorts of projects, whether it’s a painting for my daughter’s room or refinishing a dining set.
Missy says
SEW ME!!
I got my moms creative eye and craftiness;)
Shelley says
SEW ME! – I’m soooo thankful my mother sewed for us when I was a child (although at the time I loathed sitting in the dressing room of JCPenneys while she sketched out clothes she had me try on – because, “why buy it when I can make it, honey.”) I now LOVE to sew and it’s thanks to her :D
Jackie says
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I inherited many things from my mom. We look just alike and neither of us can cook or sew!!! :(
Sara says
SEW ME! I’m glad I have inherited my mom’s ambition. She is always busy doing something because she keeps her house spotless. I stay busy too, I just need to work on the spotless house part!
Rachel says
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I’m grateful to have inherited even a fraction of my grandmother’s artistic abilities. She has a great eye for color and is an amazing painter.
Kristin Schoenig says
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I come from a long line of hearty Norwegian women, who can knit. Sadly, and I meant this whole-heartedly, I LACK the knitting gene. Unfortunately, my mother’s fingers have been cobbled by RA, and she can no longer knit. I treasure the remaining sweaters, hats and hole-y mittens I have acquired, and kept over the years.
Traci says
SEW ME! Hmmm, tough to say what I am most greatful I inherited, but maybe a desire to be organized (notice I didn’t say that I AM organized, I just would like to be).
Nicole B. says
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Definitely cooking. I come from a big NY Italian family, and I’m the only one who actually cooks from scratch anymore!
stacey says
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My mom passed on her sewing skills to me… I have so many good memories of trips to the fabric store and projects completed!
Shannon says
SEW ME! My mom and me both never think our cooking will be good. It is funny when I realized I do the same thing as my mom. We will both say something like, “Oh the chicken is really dry, it probably won’t be good.”
Kristi says
SEW ME!!!
My Mom has always had this gift that allows her to be able to connect with people. It’s not just that she’s kind and open (though, she is!), it’s her ability to access generosity on an everyday basis. I’ve been told that I have those qualities… but, in all honesty, it’s a work in progress! In time, I hope to be able to share that quality with the world, the way my Mom does!
Katie says
SEW ME!!
I inherited my mother’s compassion, wisdom, love and knees!
Renee says
Sew Me!
I inherited my Mom’s cooking skills and my family is so glad.:)Love the ironing board covers…
angd says
SEW ME…
Glad I inherited my mom’s willingness to work hard and her skills (and love for!) good cooking!
Lelia says
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I am glad I inherited my mothers cooking skills!
sarah says
SEW ME!
i wish i’d inherited more of her crafting skills! perhaps they’re still developing?
caroline says
SEW ME! Unconditional love. I’m already passing it on to my soon to be hubbie. And a wedding dress hand made by my Mom…yea, she can definitely sew.
Sarah C says
SEW ME! I inherited a love of (and I like to think a talent for) cooking and baking from my mother and grandmothers, although the green thumb did not get passed down.
la-la-lisa says
SEW ME! I’m glad I’ve inherited a fairly thick skin.
Jamie says
Sew Me!
I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s quick wit and sense of humor, it makes it easier to get through the day!
Erica says
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The Landises says
Sew us! We inherited our thriftiness from our parents!
Annie M says
SEW ME!!!
I am very blessed and thankful to have the wonderful Mother that I have. I look up to and admire her for always “keeping it real” (her words, not mine). I am glad to say she passed that same quality down to me and I always call it like I see it :)
Heather says
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I’m so glad I inherited my Mom’s fearless gene! She has never been afraid to tackle a new project no matter if it’s painting the hot tub blue (because blue was on sale), trying a new recipe (like cooking fish in the dishwasher), or building a rabbit cage that ended up being better at catching sqirrels than it was at keeping our bunny in…. she has never been affriad to try anything new!
Holly says
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I have been blessed with my mother, who has taught me to sew, knit and the ability to learn new things, even if they are frustrating and you want to throw the project on the floor and stomp away, you keep trying.
Karen says
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I think I inherited my mother’s honesty. She taught us without ever really talking about it – she just handled everything without ever compromising herself.