***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.
Lindsey C says
SEW ME! Strength and determination. Doesn’t matter how hard something seems, you do what you gotta do!
Nicole says
SEW ME!
I am glad that I inherited my Mothers ability to bake. We started our baking lessons when I was a little girl and I have such fond memories with her in the kitchen. And now I have the same love!
Suzi D. says
SEW ME!
My mom gave me her big teeth (ha), dry skin, and craftiness – she can make pretty much anything, and I’m learning!
Kelly says
SEW ME!!!
Something I’m glad I inherited from my mom is her independence and determination! I’ve become an independent woman determined to help others and make a difference JUST like my mom! :)
Christina says
SEW ME! this is a cool giveaway!
Jenni says
SEW ME!
I definitely inherited some strong organizational skilz from both my parents….love it.
Marissa says
Sew ME!!! I think I inherited my mothers love to cook, I just wish I inherited her love of cleaning too!
[email protected] says
Sew Me! I hope I inherited my mom’s sewing skills but no such luck!
Sarah says
SEW ME!!
So glad that my mom displayed a can-do attitude, it stuck with me, and will hopefully swing down to the 4 little me’s!
Emily says
Thanks to my fabulous Mom – I hope I can count on a long-lasting, fulfilled, faithful marriage. My parents have been married 30+ years and after being married just over a year I hope I inherit the strong/faithful/loving spirit my mom gives to my Dad every year they’re together.
Christine says
Sew me! My mom taught me how to make my own decisions, stick with them, and never make excuses for doing the right things. She also taught me how to thread her old sewing machine and showed me a few basics with it–I’ve taken off a bit from there, but man, I’d be lost without those basics.
Jenny says
SEW ME! Her optimistic outlook.
Katherine says
SEW ME!
I’m with Sherry, I keep attempting sewing projects and then discovering, oh hey, this isn’t quite working the way I expected it to…
I’m grateful for my mom’s ability to figure out what really mattered and focus on that. Can’t say I inherited that ability in great potency, but I sure do appreciate the example!
Christi says
“Sew Me!”
alison says
sew me!
my mom passed along her ability to engage anyone in a good conversation.
Renee D. says
SEW ME!!
I inherited my “hangry” (hungry-angry) attitude from my mother. Love it!
Debbie says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s calm demanor. It seems that when all hell breaks loose, the two of us are really the only ones who keep our heads.
Melinda Arnesen says
SEW ME………………I actually think the one thing I wish I inherited from my mom was her crafty ability and patience!!
Pamela says
SEW ME!
The sewing skills kicked in!
Crystal says
SEW ME!
I was lucky enough to inherit some of my grandmother’s sewing skills and my mother’s artistic gene ;)
Caitlin says
SEW ME!!
Melissa says
SEW ME
I wish I had my mom’s piano-playing abilities. She truly has a talent.
Ana Silva says
SEW ME! SEW ME! SEW ME!
Well my mom is really handy and so I picked that up from her. I will DIY anything if I get the instructions on how to. When I was young I was the only one, out of four girls, that would help my mom with any project. I would sew buttons for her, iron, sew a little something, reupholster, etc. She was DIYing before DIYing was cool. We would find couches or things in good condition on the side of the road (not proud of that) and we would fix them all up and sell them on yard sales. We needed all the help we could get. That lady was a hustler! We would sell whole living room sets sometimes. Anyways, I guess I’m handy like my mom.
Julie says
“SEW ME”
I’m so glad I inherited my fathers sense of organization, because I also inherited my mothers love of saving everything. At least I’m good at organizing it all!
Laureen says
SEW ME!!!
I am so glad that my mom has taught me to be creative. She was always looking at something and thinking of creative ways of altering them and making something beautiful out of something plain.
Tracey Bartula says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mothers heart of service…to a fault sometimes….but thankful all the same! She always things of others and what she can do to help, whether that be a home cooked meal after a tragedy, a encouraging note after a hard week, joining that “committee” that no one else will volunteer for, or just being there to talk…..she is amazing and I strive to be like her daily!
Colleen says
“SEW ME!” My mom does so many of the typical “mom things” so well! I wish I had the patience to learn how to sew like she does!
Jessica Wheeler says
*the not and
The Orchard says
Sew Me.
My mom instilled in me a freakish need to make all the beds each morning (oh, and empty the garbage cans if anyone is coming to visit).
Tricia
Bethany Davis says
SEW ME!
I am thankful that I have inherited the no-nonsense gene from my mother. She tells it like it is and takes no flak from anyone. She knows her opinion is just that and isn’t offended if you don’t take her advice. She is a very well respected member of our community because of these attributes and I hope that one day, I can have the same great things said of myself.
Thanks for all the fab giveaways you do! I just started reading this website recently, however, I LOVE all the information and the honest fun you inject into everything you do!
Alana says
SEW ME! I really wish I could sew, but I never learned. Someday!
Linda says
I too wish I could sew!!
Leah says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s OCD about taking care of your possessions. As much as I hated coasters and things similar as a kid, I’m glad it’s part of me now. Our things last longer and look better because of it!
Kylee says
Sew me
Karen Karivelil says
Sew Me!
Wish I had inherited some of those cooking skills…
Ginna says
Sew Me!
I inherited the ability to make really amazing mac and cheese! My grandmother’s recipe… yum!
Holly says
SEW ME!!!!
I’m so happy I inherited my Dad’s obsessive need to plan!
Katie says
SEW ME!
I definitely inherited my mom’s creativeness. Her name is Martha and everyone calls her “Martha Stewart”. Now they call me “mini Martha” :)
Debbie says
SEW ME!
natalie G. says
Sew Me! My mom always manages to have a clean house, yet doesn’t seem to spend all her time cleaning. It’s just clean. I wish I could acquire that skill!
Denise S. says
SEW ME! I really wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to be a fab housekeeper…I really suck at it!
alexa says
“SEW ME!”
I inherited my Dad’s painting perfectionism….it’s all in details!
Alyssa says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I’ve inherited my mom’s self-reliance. She’s so strong and never asks anyone else for help (which isn’t always a good thing). I love my momma!
Erica says
SEW ME! I have inherited my mom’s thriftiness. We call her the Coupon Queen and I have become the Coupon Princess!
Z says
SEW ME! And I am so glad my mom taught me how to knit when I was younger – something we now can share (though we both stick to knitting the simpler things, like, oh, scarf after scarf) and I can look back on fondly, as well as look forward to passing on to my own daughter some day!
Christy Z says
SEW ME! I’m starting to inherit my mom’s ability to strike up a conversation with complete strangers and walk away with friends. Having kids makes that a lot easier. :)
Debbie says
I inherited my mother’s love of dance.
Jessica says
Sew Me! For as long as I can remember, everyone’s told me I look exactly like my mom at any given age. Lucky me :)
j says
SEW ME!
Jessica F. says
SEW ME!
Glad I can bake like her, but wish I would be able to cook as well as my mom and grandma can.