***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.
Alana says
SEW ME!!
I would love to say I inherited my mother’s gardening skills…she’s goood….but i guess i did inherit her love for entertaining/hospitality/cooking etc.
:) thanks
Abby says
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I WISH I had inherited my mom’s beautiful singing voice. She is just a joy to listen to:-)
Ally says
Sew ME! Luckily, I inherited my Mom’s love (and talent) for cooking… although I prefer to cook comfort and unhealthy food :-)
Kate says
SEW ME! My mom is the best and most loving mom a girl could ask for. I only hope i’m close to as good a mom to my little one.
Katie says
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I wish I had inherited my mom’s natural gardening and kitchen abilities.. she’s grows the most beautiful gardens, full of flowers, vegetables.. everything. Then she’ll turn around and can everything in the kitchen, jars of jams and jellies.. so good. I just need more practice, I think!
Katie says
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I inherited my mom’s love for the holidays. She always worked hard to ensure they were happy times for the whole family – I see myself doing that now too.
Sarah B says
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Is a shopping and decorating a family trait? Either way, I just gave up my lunch break to help pick out paint colors with my mom. The best part? It’s not for either one of our homes – it’s for a family friend. Yeah, we love decorating that much.
Erin says
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I’m so glad I’ve inherited my mom’s crafty tendencies. Now that I’m in my early-mid-twenties, lots of friends and family are having babies and i love being able to make them a personalized gift, instead of just buying something from a store.
jenp says
SEW ME! Those ironing board covers are so beautiful! They *might* even inspire me to iron! I have inherited my mom’s crafty gene, but sadly, I have NOT inherited her ability to always be doing something productive. I’m working on it though…
Jenn says
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I inherited most of my personality and looks from my mother both the good and the bad!
Lisa says
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I asked my mom to teach me to sew when I was in the 8th grade. We were at each others’ throats at times, but it was worth it.
ErinG says
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My mom passed down her excellent organization skills. She is always on top of everything. While I can’t quite claim that, I can sort, label and list-make with the best of ’em!
Megan says
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Inherited my moms craftiness but def hope to eventually get her sewing skills. I also got the itch after having a baby a month ago. She got me my first sewing machine…. I am in the learning stage right now.
Jessica says
Sew Me!!!
I’m glad that I inherited my mother’s love for all things crafty. Whether it’s decorating a cake, stamping a card, or doing a holiday project with my kids, crafting brings joy to my heart & blesses those (I hope!) for whom I create!
Kristin says
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My mother is quite a sew-er (early 80’s wrap-around skirts, anyone?), and I’m HOPING I got that gene. I asked for (and received) a sewing machine for Christmas, and sew far, I’ve been pretty happy with the whopping 3 pillow covers I’ve made. After much trial and error, I have been able to fill a bobbin, thread the machine, and sew in a mostly-straight line. I have grand visions of making some dresses for my niece, but that may be a while…
Catherine M says
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I am thankful to my mother for passing on her wonderful cooking skills and gardening green thumb, but especially the strong female genes! The women in my family are strong and have pulled the generations through many hardships, we’re not weak and frail, we aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty, we know what hard work is!
Rachel says
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I am grateful my mother instilled in me to never have regrets. Things that may once seem bad end up teaching you the most and help make you the person you are today.
Jena says
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I don’t know my mom, but I inherited my dad’s good nature. I wish I’d inherited his construction skills;)
allison d. says
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Betsy says
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This is my first mother’s day too (no wait, my second, I was just do sleep deprived that I don’t remember the first) and I’m hoping that Eleanor inherited the same thing I got from my mom and grandmother… freakish strength (like Monica on Friends). We may look skinny but we can do the work of an average man.
bree says
sew me! i’m glad my mom instilled in me a sense of compassion and love for others. she is wonderful; i hope to be like her one day.
Angelina says
sew me! of four daughters I’m the only one whose got the sewing genes from my mom:) Love it:)
Camille says
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I am so glad that I inherited my mother’s sense of style and also am glad that she has instilled a great set of values in me that i will hopefully pass on to my future children someday!
laura says
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I am wishing my mother’s awesome cooking/baking/canning skills would kick in! Maybe I just need more practice….? :)
Katie D. says
SEW ME! please!
I’m starting to be just as good as my mom at couponing!
Andrea says
SEW ME!!! Strength. My mom is the strongest woman I know!
Christine Nelson says
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My mom does not “sweat the small stuff” – ever. I’m almost 40, and I still struggle to let it all go. But she did pass on her obsession with unplugging the coffee pot before leaving the house . . .
lauren says
SEW ME! I love the humor I inherited from my dad and the creativeness I inherited from mom.
Liz says
SEW ME! Obsession with garage sales and diy know-how!
nikki says
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I wish i had inherited my mom’s artist side…she paints beautiful work!
I was blessed enough to get her huge heart!
Carolyn says
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Interestingly enough, my mom is a high school sewing teacher and taught me to sew!
Ashley says
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I wish I could have inherited my mom’s ability to be the country version of Martha Stewart. She’s the ulitmate do-it-yourselfer. =)
Alyssa Womack says
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My mom can’t sew to save her life so I’ve had to learn from my dad!
She may not be great with a sewing machine, but she is ALWAYS so stylish and has passed her love of fashion (specifically shoes) on to me. The best part is that she is one heck-of-a bargain shopper. Together we make a great power shopping duo!
Rachel says
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I am glad my mom passed down her sense of independence… I don’t know where I would be today without her influence and guidance to always take the bull by the horns.
Joelle says
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I used to be able to sew like my mom, but have gotten out of the habit – hope it is like riding a bike, because I’m about to buy a new sewing machine!
Natasha says
SEW ME! Hard to choose just one thing, but I’ll say her honesty, something that’s hard to come by these days!
The monogrammed mrs. says
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I inherited my mom’s compassion for helping others in need.
Amanda says
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I inherited my mom’s over attention to detail, which is all too evident when folding towels. There is one way and one way only!
Iris says
SEW ME!!!!!!!!!! One thing I inherited from my mother is her crazy hair! haha, along with some other good traits like being very crafty :)
Suzanne lafreniere says
Sew me!!! Faith
Jennifer says
SEW ME: I think I inherited my mom’s people-pleasing qualities. Maybe not always a good thing, but I get along with most everyone and hate to rock the boat.
Samantha says
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i never thought of changing out the ironing board covers! this would be super cute!
Jessica Wheeler says
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One trait that I inherited from my grandmother is the attitude of “I can make that!” We look at stuff all over the place and think about how we can re-create it. So much so that my Gram even paid for me to take some awesome sewing classes in college from the local fabric store. As a result, I do all my own stunts!! ;) She can’t really sew or do those sorts of things anymore, but she loves and artwork I leave around her house.
Trilby says
SEW ME! I’m very happy to have inherited my mom’s sense of can-do. Regardless of the challenge (cooking, decorating, DIY’ing, yardwork) she showed me that with a little research & some hard work, we can accomplish anything we choose to do!
anna says
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i am still waiting for my mom’s green thumb and sewing skills to kick in. i just killed a mint plant in about a week flat & i have been working on an apron for my husband for about oh 6 months!!
Morgan says
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I wish I would have inherited my sweet momma’s green thumb,fabulous smile, hug giving abilities and so many more! She is the sweetest!
Shannon says
SEW ME! I seriously need a new ironing board cover & those are just great. One thing I inherited from my mom is a love of gardening. I never understood why she got so much enjoyment out of it until I had kids of my own. Pulling weeds & disposing of insects is better than any therapy I could pay for! :)
Carrie says
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I’m thankful that my mom passed her voice on to me…She would entrance me when she’d playfully dance around the kitchen singing Disney songs sounding JUST like the princesses she imitated :) I hope to be able to do the same for my daughter some day!
Theresa S says
SEW ME!” and I wish I had inherited her sewing abilities, all I can do is reattach a button.
Katie J. says
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My mom is actually a great sewer.. I wish I inherited those skills!