***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.
francesca says
SEW ME!!
Strength and independence, thanks to mommy dearest
Valerie says
SEW ME! So glad I inherited a sense of adventure in terms of trying new recipes.
Aimy Young says
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I’m happy that I’m handy! Got that from good ‘ole Mom.
Dawn K. says
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I am blessed (and cursed!) with the desire to be super organized in everything!
Dayla says
SEW ME! I got my mom’s ability to converse with anyone under the sun… My family rolls their eyes about it!
Jessica says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s love for fun and travel. Thank you for a great giveaway!
Jen says
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I received the great gift of loving to eat and spend time with family… however none the famous cooking skills that were left to my brother :)
Laura says
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im glad my mom gave me her designer’s eye
Katie D. says
Sew me! my mom and I both have an upside-down smile when we smile with our mouths closed.
katy gray says
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I love that I inherited my mom’s artistic ability AND her left-brained-ness. Nothing rarer than a type-A artist!
Melissa G. says
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I wish I had inherited my mom’s breeziness (ya weird word, I know). She bounces back from situations that I would stew over for weeks/months/years.
Toni says
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I wish I had inherited my Mom’s math skills…she is a HS business teacher and I want nothing to do with math. But I did inherit her sense of humor! :)
Emily says
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Deborah says
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Also, I come seeking your wisdom :) . . . I have the same duvet cover as your master bedroom, and I recently purchased an antique (but in need of painting) dresser. I want paint it to “match” the duvet without being too matchy-matchy. Do you have any ideas on what color I could paint the dresser? Thank you!! Love love love your blog!
Deborah says
and, to answer the bonus question, I am glad I inherited my mother’s love of reading. I am working on passing that down to my son.
Katherine says
SEW ME!!! I’m happy that I recently inherited my mother’s trusty Bernina sewing machine. After 25 years of good use, she upgraded and I was the lucky recipient of that lovely machine. Look into that brand for when you upgrade your machine, Sherry!
Wendy says
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My mother instilled a great sense of compassion in me. Part of that is probably because she was planning to be a guidance counselor (however, she ran out of money and had to drop out after 3 years of college). But she’s always shown large amounts of compassion, and I am constantly “putting myself in other people’s shoes” instead of judging them. Sometimes that is a good thing, sometimes not, but it’s ingrained in me.
Dawn Braun says
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I’d have to say I love the OCD habits that were drilled into my at a very young age…if it wasn’t done correctly, I’d do it again…I learned to get it right the first time and am now a complete organizational STUD muffin! :) I’m never bored but if I am in the slightest, you’ll find me ripping a closet or cupboard apart only to put it back together in a much better fashion!
Lindsey @Textbooks and Cookbooks says
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I inherited my Mom’s optimism :)
rachel says
SEW ME!! I learned how to sew growing up, but am anticipating the day we have enough room to buy a sewing machine so I can start sewing again! Once we start having kids I think this feeling will kick in like Sherry!
kristine says
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i’m lucky to have inherited frugality that often results in creativity. my great-grandmother was very frugal– she even paid for a brand new car in full, in cash, and she was not a wealthy woman by any means. my grandmother was frugal as well, and she taught me to try to make what you need before you go out and buy it. my only regret is that we didn’t have enough time together for her to teach me how to knit. she knit christmas stockings for her entire family– long stockings enough to fit an infant, with the names knitted down the front. luckily, before she passed away in december, she knit three extra blank ones for me and my future family. i hope that i can learn how to continue this tradition or make my own!
Jenn says
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Funny enough, the things that I inherited from my mother (and Grandmother) is sewing ability. Not just the skills to follow a pattern but to visualize and create with fabric in creative ways. The ironing board cover work look AMAZING in my sewing studio.
Shannah says
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I’m super-glad my mom passed down her amazing cooking and sewing skills, as well as her “If I think I can than I should give it a try” attitude.
Sarah says
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lindsay says
Sew me! My mom says she was quite the seamstress in her former life… I really wish I had inherited that!!
Jennifer says
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I inherited my obsessive perfectionism from my mother. I’m still trying to decide if it’s been a good thing or bad ;)
Tricia Gascoyne says
SEW ME!! I am truly blessed that I inherited my mom’s amazing style sense and her ability to always be generous and kind to others!
Kelly says
SEW ME! I’m glad I inherited my mothers ability to successfully multi-task.
Brooke says
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I’m glad I inherited my mom’s strength & heart–and wish I hadn’t inherited the family’s hips :)
Clare says
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I’m so happy to have inherited my mom’s artistic abilities and strong work ethic from both my parents.
Emily says
Sew Me! My mom tried to teach me to sew and even gave me a sewing maching. It just wasn’t meant to be. When her sewing machine broke a few years later, I just gave her mine to use since it was still brand new. Now whenever I need something sewn she says, “well since your sewing machine is at my house i”ll just do it for you”, lol.
Katy says
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unlike my mom’s organizational/time-management/general awesomeness skills, which are SO NOT ME. My mom is the gold standard for moms, and I find myself constantly lacking in comparison. Darn it, Mom! (she can do that, too. Darning, that is. Of socks. Can anything else be darned?)
Teeny says
SEW ME! I am so lucky that I got my mom’s crafty nature. She always has some fun project going on and it has definitely taught me that with a little creative thinking I can create some awesome things with what I have on hand.
Jill says
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Alyssa says
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In addition to my mom’s eyes and nose, I also inherited her super sappy sentimentality – we both tear up thinking about how much we love our friends and family. It’s embarassing at times, but at least everyone knows how much we care!
Sarah says
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Years and years of not wanting to learn how to sew from my could-be-Martha-Stewart Mom have me kicking myself now that I live thousands of miles away and have a sewing machine that I don’t know the first thing about how to use!
Shannon says
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I am happy that my mom passed along her ability to talk to people. Growing up I always hated it when she would strike up a conversation with people in line at the grocery store or wherever, but now that I feel comfortable doing the same, I think it is a good trait. What with all the technology we all use today, I think interacting with other humans (face to face) is a dying talent, and one that I hope to keep alive!
Leslie says
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I inherited my mum’s love of books and hope to pass the same on to my wee one.
Paula says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s love of knitting and other crafty things – best gift ever.
Bree H says
SEW ME! There is so much that I’m glad that I inherited from my mom. First of all, she taught me EVERYTHING I know about being a good mom. And, I also inherited her body that bounces back pretty quickly after childbirth!
Maribeth says
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I wish I inherited my mom’s ability to experiment more in the kitchen. I am a great recipe follower but feel lost without one.
Alicia says
SEW ME! One thing I *wish* I had inherited from my mother is her ability to sew. She used to make all of my (and my siblings) dresses/outfits for special occasions. Easter, communion, Halloween, graduation, you name it, she made it! I have always envied her abilities and thought the skill would pass down. Unfortunately, though my sewing turns out better than Sherry’s, it’s certainly not wearable for special occasions.
Elissa says
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I’m hoping I inherited my mom’s sweet sewing skills… at least I’m working on it!!
Meghan says
“SEW ME!” I’m glad I inherited my mom’s multi-tasking skills, except when it comes to sewing…I’m still trying to master that technique :-)
Jackie says
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My Mom doodles. She passed the doodling to me and I am lucky enough to use it nearly every day in my career!
Elizabeth says
SEW ME!!!!! I inherited my mother’s love and ability to cook and sew! I am so glad I did!
Shannon says
SEW ME! (omg – I really really like this giveaway!)
I’m glad I inherited my Mom’s “openness”. I could ask my mom anything and she would tell me the truth, even if she probably didn’t want me to know the truth. I plan to do the same with my children.
Jamie says
SEW ME!!! I’m waiting for the sewing talent to kick in my my mom’s and grandmothers! But I’m glad I got a sense of decorating talent and OCD about cleanliness from my mom!
Megan says
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I wish I’d inherited my grandmothers’ quilting genes!
Kara says
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I’m glad I got my mom’s love of cooking and entertaining but wish I’d learned to sew (sigh) from my Granny before she passed away.
Nicole says
SEW ME!! My mom is a SUPER fabulous cook and I only hope I can be 1/2 the cook she is…time will tell :)
PS – Sherry I’m not friends with my sewing machine either :)