***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.
Nicole says
SEW ME!
The ability to load the dishwasher with ease :)
Rachel says
SEW ME! My mom tried to teach me to sew, to no avail. But I can iron!
Remy says
sew me!
love and compassion
Amanda says
SEW ME! I’m “sew” glad I inherited my mother’s ability to smell out a bargain!
Melissa says
SEW ME!
Her quirkiness. She loves to laugh, dance, sing badly etc. and I’m the same way. I always loved that about her as a kid and I hope my daughter feels the same way about me.
Ali B says
SEW ME!
I am my mother’s daugther and proud of it. I inherited just about everything that is good about me, from her ;)
Deborah says
Sew me. My mom is a great seamstress — I don’t seam to have inherited that at all. I appreciate her sense of getting on with things and not wallowing. I was never sick growing up and my husband jokes that my mom wouldn’t allow it!
Louisa says
SEW ME! I wish I could cook like my mom!
Edie says
SEW ME!
My mother is in no way handy or crafty and she really can’t cook, either. She is, however, the most loving person that I know. I think she instilled in me (an only child) her affection and love for everyone around her. I strive to love and accept others the way that she does.
Krithiga says
SEW ME!
I want to win one of those iron board covers real bad !
Michelle says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited the most obvious thing from my mother, her looks! Our baby pictures are practically identical, and I can’t wait to age as gracefully as she is.
Jennie says
SEW ME!
I’m glad that my mom passed down some fabulous recipes and a love of cooking. It makes a difference that we all sit down to dinner together each night now–my husband, infant and 2.5 year old!
Amy in PA says
SEW ME!
My mom did teach me the basics of sewing – which I’m grateful for – although I’d rather win things than have to make them :-)
Amy Miller says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s baking skills and her love of sewing. I’ll be seeing her this Saturday to celebrate Mother’s Day – she’s 83 years young.
jody says
SEW ME!
I did inherit my Grandmother’s sewing machine – but I did NOT inherit her’s or my Mother’s talent at sewing!! I am working on pillows – just like Sherry! I also just made a scarf out of graphics from my boys’ old t-shirts (save your daughter’s fav tshirts!!) and it turned out really cute!! And I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brooke says
SEW ME
Toni says
SEW ME!!!!
Carolyn R. says
SEW ME!
I’ve been blessed/cursed with my mother’s distractibility and her incessant need to multitask.
Melissa says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I’ve inherited my mother’s love of reading! :)
Amber says
SEW ME! I am thankful for my mother, that she facilitated a strong sense of independence in me and that she showed me the importance of family and relationships!
Jess says
SEW ME!
Julie says
SEW ME!! My mom is SO crafty…she makes baskets and she sews and she scrapbooks and she weaves rugs…she is a craft person to the core! I’ve definitely inherited the DESIRE to be crafty…but somehow the actual talent didn’t make it to my genetic make-up. SHOOT!! (And I asked for a sewing machine for my birthday…it’s been in the box since February…again…the desire is there, but that’s where it stops!
MB says
Sew me. Glad I inherited my Mom’s sense of humor.
Whitney says
Sew me!
I inherited my mom’s smile and big dark eyes.
Korby says
SEW ME…I am blessed to have inherited my father’s work ethic.
Melissa says
Sew me!
Maryann says
SEW ME! My mom passed on to me her flair for efficiency and multi-tasking.
Audrey Govekar says
SEW ME! i’m sew (sooo) happy that i learned not to settle from my mother! it’s something she taught me from an early age and something i’ll pass on to my children. i’m worthy of the best! :)
Kristine says
Sew me! I inherited my mom’s crooked nose!
Martha says
SEW ME!!
I think I got my mom’s sewing skills, thanks mom!!
Kendall says
SEW ME!
Suzi says
SEW ME!!! I love that I inherited my grandmother’s stubborn streak, but I truly wish I would have inherited her quilting abilities. I watched her quilt my entire childhood, but never had an interest in it until she was gone. “Remember who loves you baby!”
Holly says
Sew Me!
Wish I had learned how to sew and quilt from my mom. Maybe someday I will have the time to learn!
Amber says
SEW ME! My mother is, to this day, such an encourager! She has taught me to be an encourager to the people in my life.
Leah says
SEW ME!!!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s ironing skills! We both iron just about everything we wear or at least the things that can be seen.
Jessica says
“Sew me!” I hope I have inherited my mother’s kind, giving spirit. She is always willing to help out someone in need.
I wish I would have inherited my grandmother’s skills on the sewing machine. She has amazing talent and I hope to keep learning from her.. it just doesn’t come natural :( Could totally relate to you Sherry :)
christina says
SeW mE!
Shayna says
SEW ME!
I inherited some of my mom’s ability to balance work and personal life. I’m still working on it but knowing that she was able to work full time and and raise confident, happy daughters at the same time keeps me inspired to do the same thing.
leah says
SEW ME!
I am grateful to have inherited a tiny bit of my mom’s artistic ability. She is a quiet artist, producing charming watercolors for her home and family over the years. I endeavor to be half as talented, and as wholly lovely as her!
Steph H. says
SEW ME! One thing I inherited from my mom is definitely her strive to help others. I’m pursuing a career in non-profit, and I know it comes from my mom (and my dad) always teaching me to put others before myself. I also inherited her extremely crafty brain!
Jen says
SEW ME!
My mom passed down her work ethic!
Kate says
SEW ME!!!
I definitely inherited a portion of my mom’s sewing ability – she could whip up things a little bit more easily than I can because she had a lot more practice (when she was a older kid/teenager she used to make most of my own clothes), but I definitely have enough talent to make some of my own clothes and housewares and bags and such. In general crafts, my mom actually thinks I’m better than she is.
I’m still waiting for the cleaning and cooking skills to catch up. I don’t seem to have picked up those from her!
Kelly says
SEW ME!
Molly says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mother’s positive outlook
Sandy says
Loving the fabric patterns … it’s SEW ME!!!
Susan says
Sew Me! My mom is a hard worker, that’s what I want to be!
Deanna says
SEW ME!!! I really wish I could sew!!
Jennifer says
SEW ME! I wish I had her patience. I am working on it . . . . Love the ironing board covers!!!
Rachael says
SEW ME! The ability to cook. :)
Jessica says
SEW ME!
My mom loves birds and so do I. They’re a decorating theme in both of our houses. :) Neither of us are good sewers, though.