*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below! ***
After 10,000 interesting name origin stories, random.org has selected our winners as… Beth (who says “my dad picked it out and to this day I’m whole heartily a daddy’s girl.”) and Chelsea (who’s name story is: “My parents got my name from the 1981 movie, On Golden Pond. ‘Chelsea’ was played by Jane Fonda”) Congrats!
I realize from the name Online Fabric Store, you might have trouble guessing what this online store sells, so allow me to solve that mystery for ya. Fabric! And seemingly every kind of fabric – like upholstery, decor, quilting, apparel and even garden fabric. Which means that this week’s two winners (who are each getting $250 to spend there) could tackle anything from sewing some pillow covers or making a duvet to redoing the curtains in an entire room. And the cool thing about their system is that the more yardage you buy, the cheaper each yard gets – and once you get over that $50 mark, your shipping in the US is free.
- PRIZE: A $250 gift card to Online Fabric Store
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FABRIC ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …what’s the meaning behind your name? Does it carry some special significance within your family? Or is there a cool story behind how your parents picked it? Have you always wished it was something else?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: Wahoo, this giveaway is available worldwide!
- 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 for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Online Fabric Store.
Keri says
Fabric me!
I have a semi-embarassing story behind mine. My mother always like the name “carrie” but was unsure of a spelling. When she was in the hospital and in labor she was watching TV and a commercial for Keri Lotion came on (anyone remember the Keri is so very commercials?). And, BAM! I was named after a lotion :(
Haley C says
Fabric me! After Van Halen…..yep:)
julianne says
FABRIC ME!
I used to want to be called Stephanie like my favorite tv character as a kid, Stephanie Tanner!
Marguerite says
FABRIC ME!
I was named both for my great grandmother and the heroine from The Scarlet Pimpernel, although I’ve really always just been called Maggie. In the process of decorating our newish home – will definitely be haunting Online Fabric Store for curtain possibilities!
Michelle says
FABRIC ME! One of my mom’s friends had my name and she liked it so I got it.
Olivia says
FABRIC ME!
My parents were struggling to pick a name and one day, they were watching the credits roll for “The Adventures of Robin Hood” and noticed Olivia de Havilland’s name. They decided they really liked it and the rest is history! I’ve always been glad to have a name that falls on the more unique end of the spectrum for people my age :)
Jamie Racutt says
Fabric Me, please!!!
No special meaning….my mom just loved the name.
Karla says
FABRIC ME! The doctor told my parents I was going to be a boy, so I was supposed to be Kyle.
Maria says
Fabric me!!!!!!!!
Nikki says
Fabric Me!
My name is Nicole and it was picked for my French sounding last name. My mother is French-Canadian. My middle name is my mother’s best friend’s daughter. She was the first child that my mom really loved and it helped her make the decision that she was ready to be a parent!
Sharon y says
FABRIC ME! I picked my own English name when we moved to th US 20 years ago!
Melissa S. says
Fabric me!
My name means honey bee, my mom just named me that because she liked it.
Lindsey says
FABRIC ME! I am the third L so no name significance although we are expecting out first child and may do something that is special!?
Kat says
Fabric me! I’m named after my aunt & grandma on one side (same name, same spelling) and my aunt on the other side (same name, different spellin)
becca says
Fabric me!! This would be so great, since I need to make curtains for almost my entire house!
As for my name, no special meaning; guess my parents just liked it!
Roberta says
FABRIC ME…….I don’t think it has a whole lot of significance my mom got to pick my brother’s name and my dad got to pick mine. He says he jut liked Roberta!
Ellen Kaak says
My Grandparents swore I was a combo of their names: Elmo and Lynn. The truth is my parents were at the OBGYN and heard the name. They both liked it and I got my name. :)
Tricia G says
Fabric Me!!!!
I’m named after my aunt because my mom thought I looked like her!!!
Meghan says
FABRIC ME!
My dad claims that he dreamed of my name when he was in college (long before he met my mother and had me) and he liked it so much that it stuck with him for all those years afterwards. He was very particular about the spelling and having an “h” in it! Totally the opposite of how my husband and I picked my son’s name… we went to the hospital with three options, realized none of them fit, and then came up with it in a 3 a.m. haze when the nurse kept asking us to finish the birth certificate. Luckily we absolutely love it still (it’s Carter, by the way)!
Joanna says
FABRIC ME! I’m named for both my grandmothers: Josephine + Ann = Joanna
Emily Smith says
FABRIC ME!
My parents just liked that name and thought I looked like an Emily(: No real cool stories behind it
Leigh Anne says
FABRIC ME!
Like Sherry-Beth, I also have two first names. My parents knew someone named Leigh Anne and liked the ring to it. It could certainly be worse (and probably better too!)
Lori says
FABRIC ME!
My middle name is the same as my grandmothers’ first name. Not sure about the origin of my first name though!
Andrea says
FABRIC ME!
Just a name that my parents liked, but my Chinese name was given to me by my grandparents, and means beauty and justice, or something like that, depending on who I ask! I’m also a libra, so I like to think it’s apt!!
Andrea Hope says
Fabric Me!
My first name was just something that my parents liked. My middle name is Hope because I was born just before Christmas, a time of hope!
Allison says
FABRIC ME!
My first name was in honor of my grandmother Alice, she passed when my Dad was young. I’ve never wanted to change it.
Diane says
Fabric me! No meaning to my name other than that they could agree on something. I’ve grown to like it. :)
liz says
Fabric me!
When I was little I told people my name my Jenny. It isn’t, but I still continued to tell people that.
Elisabeth says
FABRIC ME!
Mom tried to name me Susan – that was the plan. After my arrival she tried to call me Susan, but got tongue tied and blurted out, “Elisabeth” instead. After 3 more baffling and failed attempts at Susan, Elisabeth stuck. True story. Weird…but true.
Lindsay says
FABRIC ME! My mom told me she got the idea for my name from Lindsay Wagner. She said she appreciated that she didn’t pluck her eyebrows too thin like most actresses. Strange, but true.
Amanda says
“FABRIC ME!”
My name means worthy of love or to be loved. When I was little I couldn’t say AMANDA so when asked what my name was I replied with NIMNA…I’m known as NIM to my family and close friends and still get called that at 45!!
I’m looking for fabric to make my 15 year old daughter some new curtains (I don’t sew & will be using your method, thanks Sherry) she is named after my maternal grandmother…Molly :)
amanda@reno366 says
FABRIC ME!
No significance in my name. Amanda means beloved, I do know that. I had it on a plaque when I was little.
Amanda J. says
FABRIC ME! I’m named after a character named Amanda from an old TV show called “Gunsmoke”.
Maria says
Fabric me. No special meaning here.
Ellen Kaak says
FABRIC ME…. My parents heard my name and both liked it. My son on the other hand was my husband’s choice. He wanted a boy with a real boy name because he is a Kelly. He picked Avery while watching The Firm. Little did he know Avery would be popular for girls!
Jennifer C. says
FABRIC ME!
My parents names me Jennifer Michelle because they thought it was an ultra girly sweet name. I was their first kid.
Heather says
Fabric me!
My name was just one of the most popular girl names the year I was born. I hate that it lacks imagination, so when we named our son we purposely made sure his name was NOT on the top 100 boys names list.
Tiffany says
FABRIC ME!
My name was the only one my parents could agree on!!
Krista says
FABRIC ME!
It was the only name my parents could agree on
Amy says
FABRIC ME!
I was named after Amy Carmichael, a missionary to India who rescued hundreds of children from temple prostitution… quite a name to live up to! Like my namesake, I hope to work with vulnerable children overseas someday. :)
Tasha Thomas says
“FABRIC ME!” Every girl on my father’s side has the middle name Ann! :o)
Kathleen says
FABRIC ME!
Emily says
Fabric me!
Emily is the name of a character that my Grandma played in a high school play.
Emily @ Gingham and Steel says
FABRIC ME because I looooove fabric!
My name (Emily) means industrious, but that’s not why my mom picked it – she just loved the name. Little did she know how appropriate it would be for me. :)
Lauren says
FABRIC ME!
My father named me after his favorite actress (Lauren Bacall!)
Taylor says
FABRIC ME!
My great grandparents are buried in a cemetery bearing the name. The Taylor’s had been friends with my family for generations. My parents were looking for something unique and when I was growing up I was the only girl named Taylor in my school. I am always receiving compliments on my name, even with its increased popularity!
Allison says
FABRIC ME!!! My middle name is Snow, which is my grandmother’s maiden name
Jeanna says
Fabric me! My mother wanted to name me Gina. Grandma Barnes didn’t like the spelling, so Mom suggested Gena. Grandma then suggested Jeanna so it would be a bit different, and that’s the story :)
Laurie says
Fabric me!
I am a third generation Laurie. My Mom and Grandmother are both Lauries and we swap off on the use of the name. So my Mom, Laurie Anne, goes my Anne but both Grandma and I go by Laurie.
Megan says
FABRIC ME! My parents took 2 weeks to name me after I was born, and finally when my dad went to register me he spelled it wrong! Thankfully, since I prefer my spelling to the others out there.