***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.
ashley says
SEW ME!
i’m happy my mom pushed me to be more.
Rosemarie says
sew me!!
I’m inherited my mom’s love for decorating the house. :)
Urban Wife says
Sew me! I inherited my mom’s love for all things artsy and creative.
Misty says
Sew Me! I’m thankful I inherited my mom’s big heart!
Sarah L. says
Sew me!!
chrissy endicott says
SEW ME! I wish I could sew like my Mom! I have inherited her awesome love of family though :)
Kim says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited more of my mom than i like to admit! But cooking, sewing and cleaning are a few. Let’s just say I’m a natural at domestication!
Kendra says
SEW ME!
My mom has an amazing ability in which you can cure sickness, unhappiness and hunger all simultaneously through a pan of her famous lasagna. My mom is a caretaker…everyone before herself. I can make a lasagna only half as good as her’s and I will always aspire to be as genuinely caring as she is! Great giveaway!
Emilie says
SEW ME!
Mel says
SEW ME!!! I’m glad I inherited my mom’s ability to be a planner. Thinking ahead and always having a plan has came in handy daily in my adult life.
Tia says
Sew Me!
My mom passed on her need to multi-task. We both completed our MA degrees while working full-time, taking care of the house, and keeping our hubbies happy. Plus, the super-women was taking care of four kids! I honestly can’t comprehend how she managed it. She is so strong and amazing :)
Rebecca says
SEW ME!
I’m happy to have inherited my mom’s gift of hospitality. I love making meals for family and friends!
nina says
Sew me! My mom has a great eye for fashion, home deisgn, anything visual. I WISH I could have inherited it, but no luck!
Patty says
SEW ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been blessed with my Mom’s common sense and kindness! They can take you very far in life!
neglegb says
SEW ME! love and appreciation for music.
Lindsay says
SEW ME!! I am glad my mother taught me to hand sew and how to use a sewing machine!
joanna says
“Sew Me!”
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor. I’m still waiting for her cooking and sewing abilities to kick in!
Andrea Cseh says
SEW ME !
I wish I inherited my Mom’s patience & neatness/sense of order. I did, however, inherit my Mom’s eclectic decorating style and need to “change things up” and move furniture….much to my hubby’s dismay ;) These are beautiful items & any of us would be thrilled to win! Thanks!!
Kayla Black says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited my mothers strength! one of the most genuine people you will ever meet!! She has also been through so much, Im pretty sure she could do anything! Im so blessed to have received her ability to bounce back from anything and make it is a positive situation!!
I love you mom!
Jen says
SEW MEEE!!!!
Becky S. says
SEW ME! Please!
Jenni says
Sew me! I wish I were lucky enough to inherit my mommy’s (to me) perfection. I only hope that it comes with age. If I’m half the mom my mommy is…then my kids will be super lucky!
Mary says
Sew me!
I’m so glad I inherited my mom’s natural caring instincts, ability to love through all faults, and that she taught me to clean a bathroom like none other!
Emily says
SEW ME!
I hope that I’ve inherited my mom’s generosity…she’s very giving with her time, energy and resources and I really admire that about her.
Jill says
SEW Me! I inherited my Mom’s creativity, I was lucky to be a child of an art teacher.
Erica says
Sew Me!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to purge her home of items no longer needed!
sam says
SEW ME!
I’m thankful my Mom gave me her laid back attitude. Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff!
Jen says
SEW ME!!!!
I’m glad that I inherited my mom’s “can-do” attitude and ingenuity. As a single mom raising my sister and I, there weren’t a lot of times that I remember her saying can’t, don’t or won’t. The money wasn’t always there, but she would find a way to make things happen for us!
Kelcey M says
SEW ME!
I am grateful that I inherited my mom’s will to jump into projects she has no experience with. Even though this sometimes means that her walls have drips and imperfect corners, I love that she doesn’t let intimidation stop her!
Elizabeth says
SEW ME! I do wish I had inherited my grandmother’s insanely beautiful sewing skills. Unfortunately my mother didn’t get them either… I did, however, get my mother’s gift for and value of making guests feel really welcome, which is a pretty huge one that I’m happy to have.
Amanda says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s sass and sense of humor. :)
Kim says
sew me!
definitely grateful that my mom passed down her caring and loving heart!
Emily says
SEW ME!
I wish I inherited my Mom’s housekeeping skills. I like things neat, but I can’t keep them that way!
Jess says
Sew me! I’m trying to recover my glider cushions….what was I thinking.
Sarah K says
SEW ME!
I inherited a lot of things from my mom, including her knack for sitting in strange positions… I refuse to put both feet on the floor.
Alison says
SEW ME!
Thanks mom, for the wanderlust, blue eyes and brains! I wouldn’t be where I am without you :)
Nina says
SEW ME! I am so thrilled to have inherited my mother’s creative thinking skills, from sewing to cooking to making crafts! I am so grateful to have had a mother that took time to teach me how to make things growing up, not just for the bond but for knowledge that I can pass to my children as well!
Laura says
Sew me!!
I’m hoping to make meatballs like my mom’s! Hopefully on the 1000th trial they will come out as delicious!
Alana says
SEW ME! I am so thankful that I inherited my mom’s organization skills. We share a love for the labelled, alphabetized, and color-coded. It has served me well as I manage my own household.
Anna says
SEW ME! That fabric wreath is sew cute! Get it?!
Sara D. says
SEW ME! I inherited my sense of humor from my mom!
cindy says
SEW ME!!!!!!!
i definitely inherited her love for shopping :)
Lauren says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mother’s perfect sense of comedic timing! She can tell a joke or pop a witty line in perfectly!
Rachel Bowman says
Sew Me! I am glad I inherited my mothers independence!
Karla says
SEW ME!
Stephanie Webb says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s sewing skills too!
Stacy Skabelund says
SEW ME. I appreciate that I learned to speak up for myself and others. My mother is very good at this.
Emily says
Sew me!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s creativity (and her sewing abilities!)
Suzanne says
Sew Me! I”m glad I inherited my mom’s love of nature and the appreciation of spending time outdoors.
Michelle says
Sew me! My mother doesn’t love to cook because she can’t smell. But I can smell (and love to cook) and I wish she could pass on great tips and recipes, but alas…