***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.
Elizabeth B. says
SEW ME! :-)
Stephanie B says
Sew me :)
I’m glad my mom passed down her cleaning skills. She loves to clean and is a great organizer, luckily I got this too.
Stephanie says
SEW ME! My mom made a kick-butt Thanksgiving stuffing and I’m glad I paid attention. She passed away five years ago and it always makes me feel a little happier when we make it now. Something small, but sometimes those are the things we remember most!
deena says
SEW ME!
I got gorgeous copper/red hair from the great grandparents!
Heather says
Sew Me!
Katie says
SEW ME
My mom taught me how to love unconditionally…
Asta says
SEW ME! I’m so glad my mom, who died in 1984, taught me how to sew. She gave me the gift of being able to see a garment before it exists. I’m grateful. Congratulations on your sewing adventures and successes, Sherry.
Katy says
Sew Me! I’m thankful that I inherited my mom’s creativity & upbeat personality. She has helped me to see the beauty in all things colorful!
Janina says
Sew me! I inherited my grandmothers love of art and all beautiful houses.
Misty says
SEW ME! I think I inherited my mom’s grace and compassion.
Ashley says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s perfectionism. Sometimes I wish I could worry less about having things just so, but it’s who I am, so why fight it. I’m hoping that I also inherited her cookie-baking-skills! I haven’t tested the water with those much yet.
Carolyn says
SEW ME!
I want to learn to sew! I’ve debated for months now about buying a sewing machine and teaching myself. I am hoping I have inherited my mother’s love of sewing!
Beth says
SEW ME!
I love how my mother, without knowing, taught me to be a strong independent woman. She raised me as a single parent with no financial help from my father and she did an amazing job.
alexis ellysse says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s bossiness haha…i’m not sure if my husband loves that trait but at least my dad and him can laugh about it together :o)
Lyndsay says
SEW ME!
I am glad I inherited my mom’s sense of humor, passion for helping people and friendliness (among other things!) :)
Aaron Smith says
SEW ME! I inherited my mom’s northern accent.
Allyson Dunton says
SEW ME! My great-grandmother taught me how to sew. I have wonderful memories of her sewing my first poodle skirt!
Kelly says
SEW ME … I really wish I inherited my mother’s ability to crochet or knit. She has tried to teach numerous times but I am a lost cause. LOL!!
susan says
SEW ME! I feel I have inherited my Mom’s caring for others and having empathy for those who need it most.
Bonnie says
SEW ME!
Susannah says
SEW ME! I’m hoping I end up with my mom’s amazing cooking abilities, although I’m still waiting at 34! She can whip up a serious delicious meal with whatever’s fresh and without a cookbook!
Laura F. says
SEW ME!
My grandma loved to do laundry and iron. I am waiting for that love to kick in for me!
I think having a cool ironing board cover might help!
Georgia says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s cooking abilities. She can whip together anything, even when her fridge seems empty! It’s magic.
Joanne says
SEW ME!
Glad my mom instilled in me her sense of patience! It’s paying off now that I have four kids under 4 years old!
Rebekah says
Sew Me!
I’m so glad that my mom passed down her emotions – I feel every emotion in the extreme, and though I may cry more than most people (true – just ask my fiance), I am experiencing life at it’s fullest.
Cair says
SEW ME!
Shauna says
SEW ME!
Amanda says
Sew Me!
I am blessed to have inherited my Mom’s crafty gene! YAY!!! I’m learning that it really DOES come natural!
Lanay says
SEW ME!
Love that I inherited my mom’s cleaning skills. Wish I had inherited her gardening ablities.
Kaosong says
“SEW ME”! I wish I would have inherited my mom’s wisdom!
karen serna says
SEW ME!
and thankfully i seemed to have inherited a little sewing ambition from my grandmother & a positive attitude from my mom! a good combo! :)
Shauna says
I got my Mom’s ability to see the good in people… some would call it nieve but I call it sweet!
Julie McQueeney says
SEW ME . . .
My Mom passed on a huge love of holidays large or small. We go out of the way to make every holiday as special as possible. There is nothing more important than taking time out of your busy life to spend time with family!
Moira says
SEW ME!!
This isn’t an inherited skill, but I’m glad my mom taught me how to “get-in-and-out” of public bathrooms! She is also a way better sewer than me, but I’m trying!
Joya says
Sew me! I’m thankful my mom passed her positive attitude down to me :)
Sherri says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s ability to feel things out.
Angela says
SEW ME! I inherited patience from my mom. She is the best!!!!
Allison says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s ability to “get it done”. When every one around her is floundering she is able to see clearly and get things done. It’s something I’ve always admired about her. Recently people have commented that I have the same ability – such an amazing compliment!
Holly says
Sew me!
I inherited my mother’s gene to be super neat! I’m sure I drive my hubby crazy sometimes being OCD! :)
Jenna Drak says
Oooh so pretty!
SEW ME!!
I’m not sure that I inherited anything from my mother, but I always loved how independent and creative my grandmother was!
August says
SEW Me!
heather f says
“sew me”
my mom was a hard work and very strong. she could chop wood and work most younger women under the table. I like to think I got that from her. I have little patience for sewing or knitting, but I can dig rocks all day!
Trisha says
SEW ME…
Because although my mom could whip up any creation from Halloween costumes, to pillows, with her trusty “Oh Brother” I haven’t yet received that gene. However, what I did receive from my mom, grandfather, and bob villa, was a joy of refinishing furniture.
Michelle says
Sew Me!
I’d like to think I inherited my mom’s gumption! She’s got spunk, goes for what she wants no matter how hard the road may be. She’s the reason why I had the opportunities I had and why I am who I am today.
Lauren says
SEW ME!
I wish I would inherit my mom’s sewing and knitting gene. She is so talented!
Lora says
Sew Me!
I inherited a green thumb, but I’m still waiting on the sewing skills to show up too!
Mika Anna says
SEW ME!
I’ve inherited my mom’s great anal ability to super-organize in a ridiculously short amount of time.
I wish I had inherited her ability to “throw something together” in the kitchen. My creations tend to just look, smell, and taste thrown up.
Meagan says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s amazing tailoring skills, I just can’t make it work!
[email protected] says
Sew Me! I have inherited my mom’s love of cooking and her ocd when it comes to keeping house. P.s. I’ve been on the hunt for an ironing board cover for eons!
Amanda Hays says
Sew Me! I definitely inherited my mom’s love of cooking and craftiness.