***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.
wilma says
SEW ME!
My mom (and my dad) instilled in me some very old fashioned values, which I now finally appreciate–work before play, work is a team effort so no slacking or someone else will have to do your share, keep the house clean, tidy and organized, etc.
Brienn says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s cooking abilities – I can’t tell you how many times I helped make things and then put the little step stool in front of the oven and watched things cook….does that make me a nerd?!??! :)
Ashley says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s love of fashion!
Fay says
Sew me!
Kate Armbruster says
SEW ME!!! Just like Sherry, I’m waiting for that sewing talent to kick-in. Staples just don’t give the same clean lines. :)
Rebecca says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited my mom’s cooking gene… wish I got the baking gene too!
Jenn says
SEW ME!! pretty pretty please!
reFresh reStyle says
SEW Me! My mother instilled in me the desire to try anything and that if you put your mind to it, you will succeed! She’s 79 and continues to learn new things and try new adventures! Just last year she took a ride in a blimp. She’s very artistic and is always trying new things! I love the part of my mom take lives in me!
Debbie
Laura Belle says
SEW ME! I’m thankful that I have my mom’s drive for life, and I hope I look as good as her when I’m 60!!
Lina says
Sew Me!
I try to model my mom’s joie de vivre! I just wish I could make her world-famous scones, as well!
andrea says
SEW ME…please
Kim C. says
Sew Me!
I’m forever thankful for inheriting my moms blemish free, easy to care for skin. It’s probably the thing that I complimented on most often and I always give her credit.
Lacey says
Sew Me!
I admire how strong my mom is for being the sole caregiver for her mom with Alzheimers, after my Grampa passed away!
Mary says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s quirky sense of humor…wish I had gotten her outrageous laugh too!
Jessica says
SEW ME!!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to cook!
tina says
Sew me!
I wish I had my mom’s patience. She’s amazing!
MichelleG says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s love of good books and nature.
carolinaheartstrings says
SEW ME a new ironing board cover. I have been married for 29 years and I am using the same one. How sad is that!
Aimee says
SEW ME! Sure wish I could sew like my mom, she’s the best! I am a pretty good cook like her, so I’m grateful for that.
Jen says
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I inherited my mom’s tendency to talk to strangers where ever I am
Jenn says
I inherited my mom’s desire to help and please others. She does such a good job of taking care of our family. I wouldn’t trade her for anything. Love you Mom!
Vanessa says
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I inherited my mother’s ability to take complements in a way that makes both the giver and the receiver feel fabulous. Turn one shoulder closer to the giver, look over that shoulder and say in your flirtiest voice, “Thanks!” Everyone is charmed.
Becky says
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I’m so glad I inherited my Mom’s money managing habits. I’m also glad I got her classiness, beautiful skin & blonde locks :)
JAG says
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I have a lot of my momma’s qualities!!
MC says
SEW ME! I inherited my mother’s conscientiousness. :)
Allison says
SEW ME!
I wish I’d inherited my either of my parent’s artistic abilities. A stick figure is really pushing it for me.
Caitlin says
SEW ME
i would love to inherit/hope i inherit my grandmothers ability to whip up cuban food from scratch- yum!
Mary Buckelew says
SEW ME!Ugh! I sew/iron every night since my school secretary job, which I LOVE, doesn’t pay very well. Please award my diligence with a new ironing board cover! Thanks. Love ya!
Jillian says
Sew Me!
I inherited my mom’s organization skills and I love it!
Erin B. says
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Her quirky sense of humor.
Lauren says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s love for fruit…I have way too much of a sweet tooth!
Richard says
SEW ME!
I inherited my grandmas need to do something with my hands. I make cards these days.
James says
SEW ME!
Jcho says
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I wish I am as warm hearted and loving as my mom~!
Jessica F. says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s patience and compassion–she is the sweetest woman I know and I aspire to be more like her every single day. :)
coffeemamma says
Sew me!
I inherited my Mom’s love for homemaking and being a homebody- thank goodness, because my husband is a domestic homebody too :)
KRISTEN says
SEW ME, I wish I knew how to sew.
Mel says
SEW ME! I am so happy my lovely mother shared her fantastic cooking skills with me! Somehow my sister missed out on them. Her idea of a decent lunch is a plate of croutons sprinkled with shredded cheese and salad dressing. haha
Celia says
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… I love the fact that my mom always took time to herself. Although I loved her whenever she did stuff with us, I can fully appreciate (especially now, since I am a new mom) that she took the time to relax, mellow out and take a breather. It seems in the whirlwind of having kids, too many moms forget that they need a break too.
Emma L - Wohoo! says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s skill with knitting needles, her ability to turn any ingredient into a delicious dish, and her obsession with white walls. Thank you, mom!
jamie says
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I wish i inherited my Dad’s cooking gene. His food is delicious!
Stephanie says
SEW ME!!!
I wish I had inherited my mom’s ability to look at a pantry and create an entire meal out of 3 ingredients!!!
Lara says
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I admire many things in my mother that I don’t have: sewing skills, gardening, great organization, but her love of kids really rubbed off on me!
Sadie says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited her love of reading…!!!
Robyn says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mother’s love of a good deal. It’s saved me a lot of money!
Amber says
Sew me!!
My mother has no sense of style…. but at least I’m starting to cook like the cooking queen she is!!
Stephanie Phillips says
Sew me!
I inherited my mother’s spit-fire. She always stands up for what is right and I never back down, either. :)
Rebecca says
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I am so thankful I inherited my mother’s warm hospitality and gentle spirit :)
Stephanie says
SEW ME! My mom is insanely generous. I try everyday to be like her in that regard.
Jessica says
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All of the women in my family have the “crafty gene” except me — they scrapbook, paint, sew, and more! I aspire to be like them one day.