***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.
Pamela says
SEW ME!
Sadly I did not inherit my mom’s attitude of being motivated and driven. It takes alot for me to get going on chores and things.
Lindy says
SEW ME!
I am definitely glad I inherited my mom’s intuition. I wish I could inherit her mad cooking skills though!
Heather C. says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to cook without a recipe. I have zero instinct and creativity when it comes to cooking.
Pamela says
SEW ME!
Luckily I inherited my mom’s gene of loving cooking and baking (and being good at it!)
Megan S. says
SEW ME!! :)
Sheena says
Sew Me!
I wish I had inherited some sewing skills. My mom made our clothes when we were little and I have no idea how to use a sewing machine.
Laura says
Sew Me!
I’ve inherited my mother’s eye for grammatical errors and inability to sew. I wish I had her warmth and ability to make anyone instantly feel like a friend.
Jamie says
SEW ME…I inherited my mom’s hostess skills! I love throwing a party!
Natalie Schoellhorn says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s love for being a stay-at-home mom along with her outgoing personality. it makes for fun afternoons at our house!
Jennifer says
SEW ME, too!
I believe I inherited my mother’s artistic qualities… She never taught me how to sew, but years ago, before my children were born, I had the strong desire to sew. No manual, no help, just a $25 machine from the pawn and sheer determination. I felt like a complete loser for a long time, but have found that it just takes stick-with-it-ness. I learn everything the hard way, and sewing was no exception. Don’t let the machine get you down, Sherry – stick with it, and soon you’ll be sewing really cute clothes for that really cute little girl, and nothing is more exciting than that! Also, you could save a yo-yo’s worth of each fabric you make her outfits from to make her a yo-yo quilt when she’s grown…
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I wish i had inherited my mom’s baking skills. I do OK but she is fantastic baker.
Marla says
SEW ME!
My mom taught me to swim!
jen mathers says
“Sew Me” Because my mom passed away at an impressionable age I have asked myself this very question many times. And now that I have young children myself I know I have inherited the way I adore my children and find myself doing many of the small things she used to do to show me that love. Thank you for asking this question that makes me smile right before mothers day <3
Lynette says
Sew Me!
My mother passed away when I was little. I was told she had a mean garden every year and she played 4 instruments. I love to grow flowers and can play 2 instruments. I like to think I got some that from her.
Thanks for the chance to win!
meg says
Wish I inherited Mom’s knack for flower arranging…and her ability to pick the perfect cantaloupe at the grocery store.
Melissa says
SEW ME!
I wish I inherited some artistic genes. My mom, sister, and I try to get in touch with our creative side, but unfortunately we don’t have the knack!
kristin says
SEW ME!
Tesse says
SEW ME!
I’m so grateful I inherited my mom’s fantastic legs and her superpower abilities to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Okay, maybe just her legs. But she does have some awesome superpowers too!
Angie says
SEW ME! I have inherited my OCD of cleaning from my mom! I can’t stop! I feel there is always something that needs to be cleaned!
Carrie says
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I am so glad I inherited patience from my mother.
js says
SEW ME!
My mother was awesome. I cannot even begin to enumerate all of the wonderful qualities she had. I know it’s not just me, either, because every time I see someone who knew her they just gush about her and how much they miss her, too. But I think the quality of hers that I’m glad I inherited was her goofy sense of humor. All of the times I can remember laughing until I couldn’t breathe were with her. She was a strong, loving woman who could difuse or lighten any situation with brilliant humor.
kristen says
sew me!!!!! Glad I inherited my moms thriftiness!!
April Foss says
LOVE Jamie and her mom Carmen from City Chic Country Mouse!! Met them at TCC and hung out with them quite a bit there! Awesome shop and very sweet ladies:)))
Amanda says
SEW ME!!! We all love to bake :) Wish I could sew…
Jacquetta says
SEW ME!
So happy to have inherited my Mother’s (& Father’s) craftiness and DIY skills. They have saved my so much money, gotten me out of so many jams, and given me so much pride! Thanks Mom!
Amber says
SEW ME!!! Sherry, I’m with you – currently expecting my first, a precious boy due early August and I am suddenly obsessed with a desire to learn to sew!!
Rachel says
SEW ME! My mom is an organizational genius. I’ve always been grateful that she taught me how to stay clean and organized.
Kathy says
sew ME!
I am so glad I inherited my Mom’s love of tea and books :-) Unfortunately for my husband I also inherited her distaste for cooking
Lauren E. E. says
Sew me!
I’m glad I inherited my parents’ creativity. My dad is an artist (painter and wood carver) and my mom is unusually skilled at simple touches that make a home feel warm and beautiful. They both had careers that didn’t require this creativity, but I really appreciate how they found a way to use their talents outside of their jobs. I’m still working on cultivating my creativity, and have a long way to go, but I know it’s in there!
Laura says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s great sense of humor, kindness, and love of music.
Julie @ Connell Tales says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s hair. :)
Meg says
SEW ME!
My mom died when I was just 8 years old but I know that her empathy for others and desire to volunteer for social causes has been instilled in me. I’m more like her than I am like anyone else in my family and I appreciate that I’ve been able to carry that legacy on.
Jenny says
SEW ME!!! I’m glad I can cook like my Mom! One day maybe I’ll learn to sew like her but for now cooking is enough.
Jenni says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s compassion towards others! She is a nurse and I am a teacher!
Shannon says
SEW ME!
I wish my mom had passed on some of her empathy and compassion!
Jennifer says
Sew me! I got my mom’s planning gene(planning obsession might be a better description) which I like, but others tend to view it as a curse from time to time!
NancyH71 says
SEW ME! I wish I would have inherited my mom’s positive attitude.
Sara Beresford says
SEW ME
(A new ironing board cover is on my list of things to pick up.)
My mom has amazing friendships. She has kept in touch with some people for the majority of her life. I hope I can be as good of a friend as she is.
Kate says
SEW ME!!
I too wish I inherited my mom’s sewing ability…she is amazing. She has sewn multiple prom dresses, three wedding dresses (including mine), and almost my entire childhood wardrobe. I keep trying, but haven’t been able to accomplish more than Christmas stockings!
Ashley G says
SEW ME! I inherited the ‘evil eye’, from both sides of my family. I wish I had inherited nice handwriting and the ability to sew!
CarrieK says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s cooking skills, neither of us are all that good (or motivated, I should say). She wisely taught me to order out!
Donna Huebsch says
SEW ME! I guess the biggest thing my mom instilled in me was a love for family…I knew that my mom loved her kids passionately no matter what and that family was the most important thing on this earth.
Ted says
SEW ME!
I am so grateful to have spent a lot of time with my mother growing up and that she taught me her love of cooking and entertaining. Not only do I love and appreciate that…so does my wife! :-)
Anna says
Sew me!!!
I try to emulate my mom’s fabulous sense of style… Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
Sarah W. says
SEW ME! My mother is a fab cook and draws very well, also. I unfortunately have inherited neither skill.
Rebecca N says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to haggle. I’m not good for standing up for myself for haggling.
Sarah M. says
SEW ME!
My grandmother is so crafty and has inspired me in so many ways! However, like Sherry, I have no sewing ability and my grandmother has TONS! I wish I could just pull some from her but I don’t think it’s in my genes!
Leslie Becker says
SEW ME!
As I get older I find myself wishing that I had inherited many of my mother’s traits. A fact that the 20 year old version of me would be astonished by. But I am definitely the clean housekeeper that my mother is.
Jen says
SEW ME!
I wish I inherited my mom’s green thumb. She had the most amazing garden and everything I plant dies :(
Lindsay says
SEW ME!!! I am SO grateful my mother did NOT pass on her (lack) of cooking skills to me, but I am grateful she DID pass on her character, love for others and sense of style :)