*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below! ***
After 10,000 interesting name origin stories, random.org has selected our winners as… Beth (who says “my dad picked it out and to this day I’m whole heartily a daddy’s girl.”) and Chelsea (who’s name story is: “My parents got my name from the 1981 movie, On Golden Pond. ‘Chelsea’ was played by Jane Fonda”) Congrats!
I realize from the name Online Fabric Store, you might have trouble guessing what this online store sells, so allow me to solve that mystery for ya. Fabric! And seemingly every kind of fabric – like upholstery, decor, quilting, apparel and even garden fabric. Which means that this week’s two winners (who are each getting $250 to spend there) could tackle anything from sewing some pillow covers or making a duvet to redoing the curtains in an entire room. And the cool thing about their system is that the more yardage you buy, the cheaper each yard gets – and once you get over that $50 mark, your shipping in the US is free.
- PRIZE: A $250 gift card to Online Fabric Store
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FABRIC ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …what’s the meaning behind your name? Does it carry some special significance within your family? Or is there a cool story behind how your parents picked it? Have you always wished it was something else?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: Wahoo, this giveaway is available worldwide!
- 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 for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Online Fabric Store.
Erin says
Fabric Me!! My name means peace. I’m not sure exactly why my parents picked that name. Just know that it was between Erin or Leah and they chose Erin (obviously).
Becca snook says
Fabric Me!
My name is special because my dad convinced my mom that Rebecca was better than naming me Shilo….after the Neil Diamond song. LOL
kari says
fabric me!
my name (pronounced CAR-ee not CARE-ee) is norwegian, as is my family, but my parents actually found it in a baby book :)
this fabric would be great for my upcoming wedding! hoping to do lots of DIY decorations and my mom is even planning to make my dress.
Lara says
FABRIC ME!
I believe my name means “Star” in Russian, which I am not (a star OR Russian). I was born at the end of the 60s, so Dr. Zhivago was big, plus my Grandmother was a Laura. Mom told me I was almost a Marla Michelle, but saw “Lara” on a box of crackers. (I’m pretty sure she saw “Laura Lynn” food products, but she can’t really remember.)
Amber says
Fabric me, I need some curtains!
Originally, my name was supposed to be Cassandra (Casey for short). As they were wheeling my mom into the Delivery room after 18 hours of labor, she reached up, grabbed my father by the collar and said, “WE’RE CALLING HER AMBER.”
“Yes, dear.”
Smart man.
Beth says
FABRIC ME!! I was named after both of my grandmothers, Elizabeth and Marie. My mother called me Beth, and then named my sisters Jo and Amy after her favorite book, ” Little Women”. She miscarried her Meg, before I was born.
Vicki says
FABRIC ME!
Sadly, I don’t think there is anything special about my name, but I really like my middle name “Liesl” although I hated it growing up. Now I love how unique it is!
tamara says
FABRIC ME!!! My name is Tamara Dean — My mom grew up with those “Tammy” dolls from the 60s, always wanted a Tammy. Dean after my grandmother, which I love and passed on as a middle name for my little girl. …Are y’all expecting again and choosing baby names? Did I miss something?
Jen says
FABRIC ME!
My name is Jennifer. Of course I was born in the 70s… So like 75 million other new parents of that time mine thought it was a beautiful and unique name. Ugh!
Courtney says
FABRIC ME!
No special meaning behind my name, but my mom really wanted to name me Elizabeth so she could call me Libby. I can’t picture myself as a Libby, but Elizabeth did become my middle name :)
Erica says
FABRIC ME!
Erica means brave, which probably isn’t how too many people would describe me. :) My mom chose my name because while she was pregnant she watched All My Children (I think that’s the right one), and really liked the character Erica Kane’s name. I don’t think she was a very savory character, but I’ve always liked my name so I’m glad my parents went that direction!
Liz says
Fabric me!!
Jessi says
Fabric me!! No particular meaning behind my name. Apparently I was going to be named Rachel up until right before I was was born, and then my mom changed her mind and named me Jessi. I have always had to correct people on the spelling of my name.
Barb M says
Fabric me! My parents couldn’t agree. Needed a name and picked this one quick.
Hope says
FABRIC ME!! With fabric for a pair of cartridge pleat curtains and fabric to reupholster the 6 dining chairs I scored from Craigslist!
Staci says
Fabric Me! Nothing too awesome about my name… except I have 3 sisters and all of our names end in i’s – we are all are impossible to find souvenirs for.
Lauren says
Fabric Me! Nothing special about Lauren… it just sounded nice.
Leslie says
Fabric Me!!!
I am named after a soap opera star my mom liked when I was in her belly!!
Chauncy says
fabric me!
I got my name from my late aunt – but my mom had never seen the correct spelling….so here I am. :)
Shelley says
FABRIC ME! My name was actually the name my grandparents had decided on for my mom, but at the last minute my Papa decided to change her name to Cheryl instead of Shelley. So, I ended up being Shelley from that somehow.
Mingshu says
Fabric me!
My name has two Chinese characters: Ming means bright and Shu means fair lady.
Lindsey says
FABRIC ME!! My middle name is the name of my dad’s sister, so I got part of my name from family. My first name was just trendy at the time and my mom liked it. :)
Sew View says
Fabric Me!
Our father gave the same first initial to us. It’s fun in an alliterative way to reel of the names of my siblings.
Chrisandra says
Fabric me! My parents smashed some names together to get something new. We live in a small city and 3 months after I wasborn there was a birth announcement for my same name -first and middle names.
Robynn says
FABRIC ME!
I’m not named for anyone, my parents had decided beforehand that they liked the name Robin. When they found out I was a girl they altered the spelling to Robynn.
Erica Renee says
Fabric me!!!
Kate H. says
FABRIC ME!
I’m named after my great grandmother, Grammy Kate, and was very, very worried as a child that it wasn’t a grown up name. I put some significant time in to worrying about this.
Lizp says
FABRIC ME!
My name Liz Marie, is pretty common, but I wish I had been named after my great grandma. Her name is Raigh and I think it’s a unique and fabulous name!
Chelsea says
Fabric me! Way back in 1974 I was named Chelsea after Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell
Marianne says
FABRIC ME! My name is from Mary and Ann. My grandma, mom and sister all have the same initials.
saalini says
FABRIC ME!
My name is Saalini and it means Modesty. It’s Indian. It is traditionally spelled “Shalini” but my parents spelled it differently and I have had to explain why I spell my name differently than how it sounds all through school and college. In spite of the trouble it causes me, I wouldn’t change my name. It makes me unique.
Deandra says
Fabric Me! My parents are just creative with names. I’m not. In elementary school, I wanted to be called by my middle name because I wanted to be able to dot the “i” when it was written in cursive.
Jennifer Panos says
FABRIC ME! My maiden name is Smith so between my two very common names I got called to the principals office several times by mistake when I was young. Those other Jennifer Smith’s were trouble makers yo.
Stephanie says
FABRIC ME!
My name was supposed to be Susanna, but when I was born my parents felt that I didn’t look like a Susanna, so they picked another name from their list an I am Stephanie.
Sarah says
FABRIC ME!!!
AAAHH!! I just received samples that I ordered from this website to help me choose fabric for valances in my family room! I happened to choose Braemore Gazebo Cloud…which is on your fab headboard! (Which is also the first place I ever saw it) It would be awesome to win this giveaway!!
Anywho, nothing special about my name. I always thought it sounded old and amish, and wished my parents would have chosen something different. I have a sister whose name is Mary. When I was younger, Sarah Elizabeth and Mary Ellen sounded very “amish-y” to me.
Katherine says
FABRIC ME!! No fun story… sad eh?
Avery says
FABRIC ME!
My name comes from my great, great, great….maybe a few more greats…grandfather. Except I’m a girl. My favorite part growing up was the one time I met another Avery–a boy. Now there are tons of little girls being named Avery. I’m a trendsetter, I guess. =)
Nicole says
FABRIC ME!
I don’t think my name has any significance … My kids’ names don’t either, it’s such a commitment that it can be easy to overthink!
paintergal says
FABRIC ME!
My name, Carol, means Song of Joy. I was the first girl after four boys. I think my parents were pretty happy to have a girl! :)
Laurel S says
FABRIC ME! Please :)! My parents knew another family with a daughter named Laurel and liked the name…
Alison says
FABRIC ME!
Originally my mom and dad wanted to name me after my grandmother, but they could not find a more modern version of the name they could agree upon. I don’t know why they chose my name. However, after hearing the story of what I could have been named, I was glad they chose what they did. My initials would have been a term for an illness :) Much better off with initials that don’t represent anything!
Skooks says
FABRIC ME! I’ve asked my parents and all they’ve told me is they “liked it”. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I wish I had a story.
Marjorie says
FABRIC ME!
My old fashion name comes from my father’s grandmother and means ‘pearl’. Three facts about that: 1) people often tell me that their grandmother, or great auntie, or elderly neighbor was named Marjorie. 2) My high school sweet heart wrote me a love poem about how precious pearls are and I swooned. 3) My husband is not named Homer and I do not have three children named Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
Katherine says
FABRIC ME!! As a kid I always wanted a name that you could shorten to a boys name… like Samantha shortens to “Sam.” Which is odd because I never let anyone shorten my actual name.
Katelyn says
“FABRIC ME!”
My first name was a last minute pick from my parents while they were at the hospital. But my last name means “song of the bird” in German. Much cooler…
rozzni says
FABRIC ME!
My name was changed couple of times and i ended up naming myself.
Cassie says
Fabric Me!!
Jessica says
FABRIC ME!
There is zero significance to my name- first or middle. My parents always said they picked it because they liked it and they thought it would be unique; Jessica was the #1 most popular name the year I was born!
johanna says
FABRIC ME!!! my name is a variation of Joanna which means ‘god is gracious’ (which he is!!) i am named after my great gramma.
Deborah says
FABRIC ME! My name is from the book of Judges in the Bible. I HATED being called Debbie in school, so I always wanted my middle name instead, which is Denise.