***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.
Kathryn says
SEW ME!
I’m happy I inherited my mom’s great planning skills.
Lyndsey says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s party planning skills.
bex says
SEW ME!
I’m very happy I inherited my sense of justice/right and wrong from my Mom. And probably equally happy that I DIDN’T inherit her inability to just sit down and chill. :) Heart you, Mom!
Kimberly says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s interest in crafting. I remember lots of fun projects after school growing up. We recently made the save the dates and invitations for my upcoming wedding together.
Mary says
SEW ME! My current ironing board cover is in shreds – and, is that silver metallic fabric, bought yardage – and never got around to sewing it…It is just clipped together underneath with those strong office supply clipper jobs.
Wish I had inherited my mother’s desire to clean house. I love living in a clean house, just prefer to spend my time in more creative ways.
Jaime says
SEW ME!!! :)
Anna says
Sew Me! I inherited my dad’s love of food and cooking.
Aimee says
Sew Me! I totally inherited my mother’s uncanny ability to laugh. We can get each other rolling and not be able to stop for 10 minutes. No one else sees the humor in it- pun intended. Ha!
Jamie J. says
SEW ME!
I’m thankful I inherited my Mom’s clean kitchen gene. She always cleans as she goes and so there is never a huge mess to have to face!
Kristin says
SEW ME!
I’m glad she passed down her lasagna recipe.
Nodakademic says
Sew me!
I inherited my mom’s sense of neatness. Like her, I literally cannot stand a mess–even a slight one. This drove me bonkers as a child (when she was always after me to clean!), but now it makes my house look presentable, so I don’t mind that I inherited it!
stacy says
SEW ME!!
I am very pleased that I inherited my Grandmother’s creativity and desire to craft!
Melanie says
SEW ME!
I inherited the gene of party planning and hostessing.
SEW ME! says
I inherited my mom’s “make it happen, with whatever you have on hand” attitude, didn’t matter what the task or how little time and money she had, she would always find a way to do that special project that brought joy to someone’s life. I am not always as successful as she is because I also inherited my father’s procrastination gene…but maybe just maybe it’s a good blend. :o)
Melissa says
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I spent yesterday cleaning with my mom, so I’m glad I inherited her obsessive scrubbing powers!
Aimee says
SEW ME! I’m glad my mom gave me her work ethic and her love of art and crafting.
Kate says
SEW ME
I’m glad my mom taught me the importance of home-cooked meals!
chelsey says
SEW ME – her sense of humor
Amber says
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I hated it when I was little, but now I am so grateful that my mom taught me how to CLEAN! A clean house is great thing to inherit.
jessica says
SEW ME!
I am so grateful I inherited my mom’s open-mindedness and ability to see the good in anyone. She’s the most genuine person I know.
Jen says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s DIY skills (although somehow I missed out on the ability to sew)!
Rachel says
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I desperately wish I had inherited my paternal grandmother’s amazing sewing skills. She made me and my sister the most beautiful clothes. I have tried to learn, but hand sewing and sewing straight lines on a machine seem to be about as good as I get.
Jessica Snyder says
SEW ME!
My mom passed down her love of baking and sharing baked goods with others. Sometimes a simple cupcake can make someone’s day and I’m so thankful that she shared that love of baking with me!
Ann Marie says
SEW ME!
My mom has an amazing green thumb. I seem to encourage plants to die by my mere presence. Sadly, I didn’t inherit her gift.
Sarah Bell says
SEW ME!
I picked up my Mom’s wicked lasagne making skills!
Jenny Nass says
SEW ME!
I inherited my love for cooking and gardening from my mom! She has taught me how to live a simple life!
s leigh says
SEW ME!
Michelle says
SEW ME! I learned how to cook from my mom and sew from my gramma- both great inherited skills :)
Melissa says
SEW ME!!
I am happy to report that I always replace the toilet paper and paper towel rolls when they finish, no matter where I am, just like my mom. See Mom, I learned something through the years!
Shelby says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s ability to clean and organize. Thanks to here I drive my husband nuts by vacumning everyday and may sure everything has a “home”.
Megan D. says
Sew Me!
So many to choose from … her creativity, style, sense of adventure, unequivocal love and devotion to her family. If I can become even half the woman she is, it will be a great achievement.
Kirstin says
SEW ME :)
I’m glad that I’ve inherited my mum’s love of music of all kinds.
Kate B says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited the sewing skills- but alas, I am very much like Sherry in this aspect- I get so frustrated I cry.
elaine says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s loathe of cooking… ;) My hubby does all the dinners and he’s the greatest cook! I clean up though so don’t worry – not a total free ride ;)
Shauna says
SEW ME.
I’m glad I got my mom’s attention to detail. Drove me crazy as a kiddo but comes in handy as a working adult!
Kristin S. says
SEW ME :)
I’m glad I inherited her kindness and goofy personality!
Diana says
SEW ME!
I’ve inherited my Mother’s love of reading and baking. Both are delightful pastimes!
meredith says
sew me!
i have inherited my moms creativity (lucky me!), although i must say i’m more of the idea girl and shes the one that actually makes it happen!
Jamie B. says
SEW ME!
I am grateful to have inherited my mother’s creativity, she can make something beautiful out of anything!
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s sense of organization. And I love it!
Christie G. says
SEW ME!
I inherited my frugalness and being thrifty from my mama! Thank goodness :)
Pamela says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s attitude of always needing to rush everything, it’s so annoying! I’m slowly learning to stop, slow down and enjoy things more lol.
Taylor says
SEW ME! I “sew” need a new ironing board cover; mine’s nearly 14 years old! I love that my mom instilled in me a sense of frugality and simple living. While my hubs was out of work for 2, yes 2!, years, we never went without due to savings and the ability to find a deal. We were even able to do small home projects and continue entertaining our loved ones.
Roshni says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s strong family values but did not inherit her immense creative sense!!
K says
Sew me!
I inherited my Mom’s crafty-ness.
Susan says
SEW ME!
I wish I would have inherited my mom’s artistic ability. She is amazingly talented. :)
Kat says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my Mom’s cry-laugh and her unstoppable quest for making life fun.
Jamie B. says
I inherited my mom’s wonderful singing voice, and it’s awesome to be able to perform right beside her in our chorale society.
Starr says
SEW ME!
Jamie B. says
Oh!! I forgot ….SEW ME!