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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Sew Sweet

| By John Petersik | May 2, 2011 | 2,911 Comments

Fab Freebie: Sew Sweet

***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:

Ironing Boards

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.

LoveElaine Giveaway

  • 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.

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Comments

  1. Desiree says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    SEW ME…I am grateful that I inherited my mothers sense of worth. I know I can be a strong woman when I need to but also be feminine at the same time!

    Reply
  2. Abby says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Sew me!

    My mom is the most thoughtful person I know – I hope I grow to be more like her!

    Reply
  3. Caitlin says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    SEW ME!!

    Just yesterday while I was ironing I thought to myself…”gah, this thing is annoying I need a new one! It keeps slipping off!!”

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    SEW ME!!!

    My mom was a great woman! I inherited her spunk. I wish I inherited her abilities with a sewing machine. (She used to make clothes for me when I was little.) Like Sherry, I have recently purchased a sewing machine. Unfortunately, I have only gotten as far as reading the manual and buying thread. I’m gonna learn though! :-)

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    SEW ME:

    My grandma’s sense of humor. It’s not always pretty though…

    Reply
  6. Lauren A. says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I wish I had inherited my mom’s craftiness. I got none of it!!

    Reply
  7. Kerri says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I inherited my mother’s ability to teach. I’m terrible at explaining things to others, and she makes it seem so easy! I also wish I “inherited” my future mother in law’s ability to knit! She makes the most incredible things!

    Reply
  8. Courtney B says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I had inherited my mom’s cooking abilities! I’ve been known to burn just about anything… even water! ha!

    Reply
  9. Bethany says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    “SEW ME!”
    I’m glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor and goofiness. It sure makes it fun for us to get together!

    Reply
  10. Tracy says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    SEW ME the money….I mean awesome ironing board cover and fabric wreath! I got my mother’s amazing ability to take any task head on and succeed, I am so grateful for her :)

    Reply
  11. Erica says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to see good in all things. She is a great woman who is still teaching me life lessons. I’ve very thankful for her!

    Reply
  12. Lindsey says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    SEW ME!! My mom passed down a love of baking to me! So glad that is an area that I am good at in the kitchen!

    Reply
  13. Carly says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    SEW ME!!!! I’m still waiting for my green thumb to kick in, but for now I’m glad I inherited my Mom’s love of plants and gorgeous gardens!

    Reply
  14. Janelle says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Sew Me! I would love to have a new ironing board cover! I inherited my love of sewing and quilting from my mom.

    Reply
  15. Kelsey T. says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I have inherited my mother’s height and I kind of actually like being tall so yay! Thank you!

    Reply
  16. Jessica says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    “SEW ME!”

    I wish I would have inherited my mom’s mad dessert making skills!

    Reply
  17. jennifer says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I inherited my grandma’s love for ironing sheets…there’s nothing better than sleeping on a crisp set of sheets!

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    SEW ME!

    I luckily inherited my mom’s gift of cooking!

    Reply
  19. Corey says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    SEW ME! I wish I inherited her amazing letter writing skills – she sends friends and family members letters on a weekly basis. Such a great, old school way to keep in touch and a hand-written note says you took the time to really think about that person.

    Reply
  20. Amanda Wells says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Sew me! I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s maternal instinct. She’s a great mom and showed me how to take care of my kids…

    Reply
  21. Robin says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m glad my mom passed her love of and talent for sewing and knitting, for I enjoy both so much. If only I felt the same way about housework!

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    Sew me (please)

    I wish I was as strong and hard-working as my mom! I try everyday!!

    Reply
  23. Courtney says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME!
    I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to come home from work every day, and make a fresh, good, homecooked meal. She had a full-time job with 2 kids and could do it; it is just me and my husband, and I never seem to manage!!

    Thanks MOM!

    Reply
  24. jess says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME…

    I luckily inherited by mother’s clean freak gene and ability to talk and be personable to anyone :-)

    Reply
  25. Carol says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    SEW ME! My mother was a home economics teacher and taught me how to sew, knit and cook at a young age. She was a talented sewer and a great cook. Some of her sentimental projects included a wedding dress for me, 2 baptismal gowns for grandchildren and a pair of smocked dresses for my sister and I when we were 5 and 3 yrs old.

    Sherry, I am glad you are interested in learning to sew, so many younger people don’t have an interest or a mentor to help them get started.

    Reply
  26. Lisa says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Sew me!

    The older I get the more I wish I had learned/gained from my mom (like the ability to sew!).

    Reply
  27. jen says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I could inherit her perfect, always-consistent, catholic school handwriting.

    Reply
  28. Steph says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!
    I’m glad I inherited introverted tendencies and craftiness!

    Reply
  29. Ali Green says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    SEW ME!

    So grateful to have inherited my mom’s love and appreciation of family — distant and near. It’s always a great feeling to know I will forever have family that looks out for me, and vice versa.

    Reply
  30. Emily A says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Sew mE!! I inherited my mom’s black thumb… we kill plants. All plants. It’s unfortunate.

    Reply
  31. Rebekah says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    SEW ME!
    I think I inherited my mom’s strict nature. My husband says he married me because he knows he’ll be a pushover with our kids, and he needed a “bad guy.”

    Reply
  32. kjpugs says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    SEW ME!

    My mom is so sweet, and always sees the good in people. I am a horrible gossip and wish I was as open-minded and non-judgmental as she is!

    Reply
  33. Jessica says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    SEW ME!

    I just learned to sew for my little girl too! She’s 9 months old and I’m loving it! My mom didn’t pass down her sewing machine because she still uses it, but she bought me one for Christmas :)

    Reply
  34. erika m says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    sew me! I am glad my parents passed down a laugh at everything approach to life. Wish they had passed down some discipline, non-procrastinator traits too….bummer! Great giveaway-thanks!

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Filardo says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I had inherited my mother’s patience.

    Reply
  36. Cindy says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    SEW ME! I wish I inherited my Mothers love of doing laundry. I hate laundry day in my house :)

    Reply
  37. Sally G says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    SEW ME! I wish I had inherited a photography gene. That would be awesome.

    Reply
  38. Andrea says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    SEW ME! I wish my mother had given me her patience… while I can sew (thanks to her), I definitely don’t have the patience to take on ANY projects that involve nit-picky sewing!! I so wish I did, because there are so many cool things you can do… however, patience is a virtue I do NOT have!!

    Reply
  39. Erica says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Sew me! I inherited my mother’s love for flowers and the outdoors!

    Reply
  40. Christine B says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    SEW ME
    I would have to say my Dad’s humor, its super corny but sometimes funny. =)
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    Reply
  41. Andrea says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I’m glad I inherited my mother’s love for music. She was my piano and flute teacher before I studied music at college, and now I love teaching my own students.

    Reply
  42. Ashley says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m so glad that I inherited my mom’s sense of humor… I didn’t appreciate it when I was growing up (especially the embarassment it caused) but I’m glad I’ll be able to keep the tradition going with my future children :-)

    Reply
  43. Mary K says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    Sew me!

    Reply
  44. tess says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    i think i inherited my grandmother’s love of family story-keeping through photos and writing. :)

    Reply
  45. C.C. says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m glad I inherited my mom’s organizational skills.

    Reply
  46. Lizzy says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    SEW ME!

    I wish I inherited my mother’s LOVE of cleaning. She definitely gets an A for effort in teaching me, but do I LOVE it? Wish I could say I did!

    Reply
  47. Sarah says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m so happy to have inherited my mother’s sense of organisation.

    Reply
  48. jdzjane says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    “SEW ME!”
    I inherited my mom’s ocd.

    Reply
  49. Bethany J. says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    SEW ME!!

    I inherited my mother’s ability to cook…although I’m not quite as good as she is yet at taking whatever is left in the pantry/freezer and making a meal out of it.

    Reply
  50. Natalie says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    SEW ME!

    I’m glad I inherited my mom’s optimism. It helps keep things in perspective and move on with life when you consistently stay positive. :)

    Reply
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