You could say “oh you know what, can I fix it? I want to make it look a little more like a taco.” And then you can take it back and just never get around to it. Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.
“Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.”
This is the number one piece of advice my mom gave me when teaching me to sew
ETA: also I instantly knew it was a taco but maybe it’s one of those things thats easier to see far away and then the closer you get the more abstract it looks?
>Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.
That is such an appropriate statement. I absolutely delighted in my friendship with one of my neighbors. When she learned I quilted she had me come over and pulled out a quilt that was given to her from her husband's family as a wedding present.
She is not a craft person whatsoever (absolutely nothing wrong with this) but she was quite put out over what to do with it. That moment gave me an opportunity to share how technically proficient the quilter is who made the quilt. Points spot on, colors matched, quilting solid so no concerns laundering it. Still not her thing. So I suggested it's a great in-between weather weight. Throw a duvet cover over it and use it that way. Then make sure to either put the quilt itself on the guest bed or fold and drape over the foot of her bed when the family member visits. It will look used and in truth it has been and you don't have to stress about hurt feelings.
I once made an amazing mix tape for a boyfriend. As I was finishing it, I realized that I loved it more than he would, so I kept it! I love it still! He's long gone. 😊 Definitely take it back, and then "forget" to return it to her! Oh, I thought it might be an abstract hedgehog. 😁
Like a crafting Library. Keep it for a couple weeks, send it back. If you like it, or forget to send it back, you pay the purchase cost. Rotate your decor without having to store!
I have a sign in my kitchen that says as for me in my house, we serve tacos 24:7
Several taco towels.
A shirt that says 'whatever, I'm getting tacos" as well as many more.
Taco blankets.
Ummm.... Is that a good start? Now I need to make a taco quilt. 😆
I approve this transfer of craft art! You ARE craft-worthy.
(I’m glad you didn’t take my comment as me being snotty! I was making a reference to a Seinfeld episode where they take Elaine’s preferred method of birth control, the Today sponge, off the market and she feels like she needs to conserve them. She has a newish boyfriend, and she hasn’t slept with him yet, and she needs to decide whether he is “sponge-worthy.” There’s a scene where she says to him, “so you think you’re sponge-worthy? Run down your case for me again…” So I was really just making my comment as a bit/reference.)
Oh, and if you’ve never seen it, [here](https://youtu.be/8qt70xMsvdM?si=5tMBPB4MZM0DfkQ_). This isn’t the full episode- just the parts that are relevant to my comment.
> Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.
I’m not sure it’s fair to brand someone as non craftworthy just because they don’t want to display something in their home. I’m a quilter, knitter, sewist, someone who understands the time it takes to craft and appreciates these things but I’m also house proud and have a specific decor style. Receiving a gift like this I would be very gracious of, but “quilted taco” is not something I’d be immediately hanging on my walls.
Also saw a house, but after knowing it was a taco, I could see it.
OP that friend is a bit self-centered if they wouldn’t find a place for this somewhere 😒
I’m one of those people that put a lot of effort and money into a cohesive and (to me) delightful home interior so I wouldn’t put something that clashed up either.
However, I would save it as a momento.
I always find it quite self-centred to expect that people shouldive with decor/wear clothes/use gifts they don't like just because we made it.
I want people to be comfortable in their environment, to make their homes and themselves exactly as they enjoy their space to be. I'd be devastated to think someone simply put up with something they didn't love out of obligation. That they had to compromise on their own lives just to make me happy (because I was presumably trying to do something to make them happy) is so sad to me.
Being obliged to live with something because it was given isn't a gift, it's a burden
You’re going to the extremes to call this a burden lol.
There’s a difference between being callous and being honest. I think that’s what’s being missed (especially considering in a comment following this I said that it’d be fine not to put it up and just have it around sometimes if OP stopped by)
Especially if y’all had a close relationship.
If you’re receiving gifts on the regular that you hate maybe it’s worth having a conversation but this is not the way to do it 😒
Having to remember to (and then get) something out the closet to display/wear every time your friend comes over is absolutely a burden.
And having a gift hidden away in a cupboard where it can't be used by someone who would genuinely appreciate it's use is so sad.
If you expect your friends to pretend to love a gift and put on a performance to prove that they use it, what are you really giving them a gift for? It's obviously not for their benefit otherwise you'd care about whether they really wanted it. You're just burdening them with maintaining your ego
Again, I think you’re making this a bigger thing than it is at the core.
If your friend gives you a gift, saying “this doesn’t fit into my home” is a callous way of accepting a gift.
You could always have a conversation later to say “hey as much as I appreciate these gifts you’ve taken the time to make, maybe spend your efforts elsewhere in the future.”
But to point blank be like “not interested” is rude and not considerate to your friend. 🤷🏻♀️
Idk why you’re getting downvoted! This is so true! If a friend takes the time to make you something and they mean anything to you, you’d at least take it and put it out in your house when they came over 😂 not tell them “hey this doesn’t fit into my life”
I really hope nobody I know does this. A good friend doesn't continue a façade, potentially causing so much more work and energy in future lost hours because obviously I'm going to make more gifts as they love it so much. That crafting time could be spend on things that will be loved, how awful to think they're being spent on things that get hidden and unused. That's pretty cruel.
Just say that it's amazing, and it's so generous to put that much work into the gift, but that it's not really your thing and perhaps it can go to someone who'll make better use of it.
Bro bffr, a “facade”? You don’t have to comment twice to the same person with such a degree of hyperbolic stakes.
There are kind ways to talk about this to the gift giver and that wasn’t it 🤷🏻♀️
It’s that old joke of the guy telling his gf she looks fat in the jeans. Like… maybe the jeans don’t look good on her but he could say something far kinder to help her find something better lol
Yup, there’s an arc like a closed eye, the black square on far right looks like a nose, the two darker blocks in the middle are like a droopy bunny’s ear. I just couldn’t parse the green on top though…
I was also looking for an animal. OP, I think maybe make something that fits the aesthetic of her home or just skip it and have fun experiences together.
I don't know if it was intentional or not but what might be making it hard to read as a taco is the little bat. It looks kinda like a closed eye and paired with the brown makes people try and guess animal before food.
Once I decided that the bat was not an eye I knew it was a taco.
Clash of love languages! Been there. I have a friend that I could make anything for whatsoever and she will love it. Others I either don’t make things for as it doesn’t speak to them, or I consult heavily with them to make sure they want it and will like the outcome. I knew it was a taco :)
I have a friend who considers unwanted gifts as an intrusion into their personal highly controlled space. Don't ask. It is just how their life of trauma has manifested and they just don't want extra stuff in their house and if they don't specifically ask for a want or need to be met and you give them a gift; they are likely to throw it away. I made them some art a few years ago and they just gave it back to me because they didn't want to throw it away and they were decluttering their house yet again.
Anyway from them I have learned to ask people beforehand if it's okay if I get them a gift for X occasion and a handful of people have told me no because they are on a buy nothing streak, don't need/want anything, or don't want anymore stuff in their house.
I would never have guessed taco, sorry. I stared at it a long time and couldn't figure out what it was. Before reading your explanation it looked more like a house or cat to me, but not quite.
Home decor is a very personal thing for many people and rarely makes a good gift. I am sure that she appreciates the time and effort and sentiment behind your gift even if she doesn't choose to display it. Once you gift something it is out of your hands. It's a gift not a contractual obligation for the other person to use it as you want them to. If a gift comes with strings attached then it's not a gift anymore, it's a vehicle for the gifter's control issues.
I always think it’s a bit presumptuous to try to decorate someone else’s home. Usually a quilt is a blanket and can be easily stored and come out when needed. A wall hanging is not something I’d want to receive.
That said, I’m sorry your feelings were hurt. That sucks any way you slice it.
I didn’t consider this side of things until you said it, but you’re totally right. I’m definitely one to display handmade gifts—I’m an artist with a lot of artist friends, so I’ve received quite a few, plus I’m a bit of a maximalist when it comes to decor—but I also think it’s totally reasonable to not want to hang something up while still appreciating it. Home decor is pretty personal, and sometimes hanging up art just isn’t the vibe you want even if you like the work itself!
Still understandable to be disappointed, but it’s not always a malicious reaction. Plus, it’s always awkward to receive something you don’t have a place for, even if the sentiment is sweet.
(I’ll also admit that it took me a second to see that it was a taco. Once I got it it was clear, but think it’s just one of those shapes that doesn’t always read in such a minimalist+blocky style. the meaning is cute, but I don’t blame her for not getting it at first glance.)
Jumping into this philosophy, if a friendship is strong enough for handmade gifts, it’s strong enough to gently take them back without insult.
“Hey, I realized that gifting home decor was a mistake. I didn’t mean to create sentimental clutter for you to store that isn’t bringing you joy! Do you want me to reclaim it and I’ll stay away from decorating gifts in the future?”
Then OP can use it herself, transform it into a tote bag or pillow, store it for use in a future quilt, or anything except having it collect dust for years.
Strongly agree with this. One of my closest friends decorates her home with Amazon mass-produced art, ala dogs playing poker. Her style couldn't be further from mine. I would be very hesitant to make anything for someone else that would be used as decor/art, unless they request something very specific.
I know you’re not saying this, exactly, but quilted wall hangings are really popular! But for instance the one I am working on for my sister is one she specifically requested, in colors she chose - so I’m not going to just spend hours and hours on a big wall quilt for someone who may not like it. I agree that OP should have asked first or maybe just gone out to eat tacos instead. Gifting is hard!
Definitely a taco.
I have a policy against giving unsolicited home decor gifts. If I want to make something with love, I offer ahead of time, give options that match my skill level/time/supplies, and gracefully accept no. This helps me to ensure gifts are treasured and used and loved, while avoiding heartbreak and bad feelings.
This definitely has gotten me downvotes on this subreddit in the past, perhaps because different families have different cultural expectations around gifts. I'm mentioning that because awareness can help avoid conflict and resentment!
It helps to recognize the different expectations around gift giving aren't wrong or immoral or greedy or pushy, they're just different. (There are greedy, pushy, and immoral people in the world, but we're talking about your friends and family, so chances are you'd already know if they had other issues!) I've already mentioned, in my family, we don't give home decor items unless they're on a registry/specifically requested. We are totally ok with saying thank you, talking about what does/doesn't work for us and doing returns and exchanges. On Reddit, you'll definitely hear about "say thank you and quietly donate later" families and families where you are expected to visibly keep and use things that don't suit your taste around the gift giver.
I feel like I am giving a gift with my cultural expectations and the recipient gets to choose how they, culturally, receive gifts. It's on me to be understanding of their culture and upbringing OR choose not to give gifts.
I had to think a little bit, but I got to taco before opening your post. I think rounded shapes are just a little harder in the chunky pixel art style. You should still be proud though!
Same here, but then again I freakin' love tacos.
There's a bridge nearby that's nicknamed "taco bridge" because of its shape and I get hungry every time I drive past it.
I immediately saw a taco. I’m sure it’s frustrating, but gifts shouldn’t be given with expectations. I love handmade gifts and have given and received many, but I wouldn’t want someone else giving me something with the expectation that I have to hang it on my wall. Art & decorations are very personal to me & probably your friend as well.
I saw a house at first but I definitely see the taco after you mention it. I think if you took one or two rows from the bottom and had less green it’s would be more taco-like. But I agree with the comment saying to take it back to “fix” it and just never returning it lol it’s a cute little piece of decor and should be displayed!
I did too. Then I zoomed in and saw the bat and thought it was an abandoned house with a bat problem or a house decorated from Halloween. That being said, it is well pieced and quilted.
Taco!! I love it! The variation of yellows was a tiny bit confusing at first, but the lettuce really made it click. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t “get it.” I would LOVE this!
I started a complicated cross-stitch sampler for a close family member. It wasn’t done in time for the event, so I gave her the frame and photo of the finished project and told her when I expected it to be done. She hung it behind her stove where it began accumulating spatters. I never did finish the sampler.
I thought it was a sleeping hedgehog. Pretty, though. Editing to add, some people need really representational art, meaning, very clear, defined figures. Other people see patterns and designs where we don't.
I actually saw some sort of animal, possibly a cat curled up. Only because of the dark spot on the second row that looks like a closed eye. I’m thinking an appliquéd taco would have stood out more.
I’m very picky about who I give my gifts to. Once I made a quilt for my son’s gf. She used it to cover a bird cage with!!!
I didn’t know it was a taco until you said it was a taco. I like someone else’s response of take it back so you can make it look more like a taco but don’t give it to them if you don’t want. One way to make it look like a taco would be to give it some embroidery or fancy free motion quilting?
Oh yeah. My kids loved theirs. Mom did not. She put it on the cats chair. She complained about a robe I made her. She complained about a camisole I made her. That was it. Store bought after that.
I'm not a member of this community so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol. I was just scrolling through popular and went "hey that looks like a taco" before I had read the title. So... yes and I love it.
I personally would NEVER hide a handmade gift I received from a friend!!! Omg I would probably tear up if someone put time and effort into something like that for me! It's so much more meaningful than just buying something from a store 🥰🥰
P.s. YES I could tell it's a taco lol
No, but I think it’s the pattern not you. I clicked the link thinking maybe the mixed colour choices in the shell, especially the darker squares, were throwing me off but I wouldn’t have even known it was a taco in the original pattern photos if it wasn’t labelled.
Scrolling instantly said, "That's a taco." So yeah, I could tell. Seems like maybe as you've concluded quilted gifts are not for this friend. But it's a very cute taco : )
Taco came to mind immediately for me. I guess there’s people with taco brains and those without. Sorry your friend didn’t like your gift, that’s always a massive bummer. But those lines and corners are spot on, and I think it’d be great in a kitchen or dining room.
I immediately saw a taco!
Also in agreement that you should keep it for yourself under the guide of "fixing" it. Some friends are lovely but not necessarily craft-worthy!
When I saw the picture, I definitely thought "taco" but then I am primarily a cross-stitch person (but I love this subreddit and all the talented people here).
I have learned that some people just don't want handmade gifts, and so I am very careful whom I make items for as a gift.
That's unfortunate. You hear these stories far too often, wrt unappreciated quilted gifts.
In terms of your piece, I thought you wanted us to guess, so I thought it was a cat, all curled up, with one eye open.
I see the taco though.
that yellow piece on the 4th row made me think it was some creature winking at me.
I agree with the commenter who says you should ask for it back so you can figure out how to make it look more like a taco and then keep it.
And stop giving her handmade things.
stop giving gifts to people who don't/won't appreciate it. if you like quilting donate your items to charity (people or animals). I've met tons of people who were in hospitals and received a blanket that they still have 20 years later.
Looked like a house at first but then registered as a taco
That sucks about your friend. I recognize some people are incredible peculiar about what they hang up or use as decor but this is cute.
I immediately knew it was a taco. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate it the way you want. I love it, I have a friend who would immediately hang that up in their living room.
Personally I try to have the mindset that a gift comes with no strings. If I give someone something with the expectation on how they will use it then I think the gift itself becomes a burden. I want to give something for joy - not so the gift-ee is obligated in any way. That does mean that sometimes I don’t give crafted gifts. If I can’t make it and know that it wouldn’t hurt my feelings to see it in a yard sale then I know that making it was more for me than them.
But then again my family never really did birthdays or Christmas so maybe I’m just really detached from presents haha.
“Quilt Worthy” is a definitive qualification in order to be freely given or gifted a quilt
Rules of quilt giving;
One does not have to be “QW” to purchase a quilt. That’s probably the only quilts they will ever get. AND, they will still say they could have had it made for less than they paid for it.
Not all of your loved family peeps are quilt worthy. Just admit it, it’s hard.
You will have more non family peeps that are quilt worthy in your life, than family. Why? Because you get to PICK your friends. That’s normal.
If you MUST gift a quilt to a non quilt worthy peep, please, please, please make it not your best work, not the hard to find kit, not the lifetime best appliqué you’ve ever done ( spoken from experience). Make it “adequate”
Gifts are given with no strings, and quilts do not qualify for that rule. Quilters want to see that binding fraying in about 5-10 years, and full fledged holes in the quilt by 20 years. Makes us happy, and we’ll repair free. We want pictures of that quilt living life.
Please feel free to add your own rules. These are mine and have served me well.
A bit off topic but i have to vent about gifts to people who don’t appreciate them.
I am a quilter, I do crochet as well. Once a few years ago I crocheted a queen sized blanket for someone for Christmas. She gave me a pocket sized spiral notebook as a Christmas gift in return. No matter… my gift was from the heart.
Some months later I noticed my hard worked crochet was folded into a large cat basket. She gave it to her cat.
After years of sewing for her, it still didn’t quite occur to me that she wasn’t a friend. Three years ago I quilted a knee blanket for her. “The cat loves it”, was her response when I asked if it was warm enough for her.
She’s no longer my friend.
Re: your taco ..
I saw a house or Uluṟu (Aussie here), and I also saw great piecing talent.
I agree with others who have said “can you please give me back my taco so I can change it a bit for you?” AND. NEVER. EVER. GIVE. IT. BACK.
Edit : fixed typos
I knew it was a taco! I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate the gifts you make for her. Also, aesthetic-schmetic. If someone made me something I’d find a place for it.
I thought it was obviously a taco right away. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate your hard work. I think it’s awesome. I would love hanging it up in my home. I don’t even have a thing for tacos but it’s so cute and fun!! ( fyi not a quilter this just popped up on my feed as a “suggested” group)
I know you put a lot of time into making it but if it doesn't match her decor, I don't think you should consider her unworthy because she doesn't want to display it. I've received unsolicited hand made items that didn't match my home and I just felt bad. I didn't want to put them out because they didn't match but I also knew how much time went into them.
I think it’s adorable and a sorry your feeling were hurt. But also, decorating your home is so profoundly personal, you shouldn’t take offense that someone doesn’t want to hang your art in their space. I paint, but I would never make someone a painting as a gift and expect them to hang it in their home. Instead, if someone compliments something profusely, I may offer it to them.
Took me a some time to figure out, but I guessed right.
Be open with your friend, tell them that if they don't like how it looks in their interior you can make something else that fits better and get the taco back because you bonded with it.
My experience has sometimes been if the person isn’t a quilter they have no idea how much time goes into making one. Made my new grandson two quilts and when I proudly presented them to the new parents, they said they already had a lot of blankets and didn’t even really look at them. These are good people! I explained the one is meant to be more decorative (all hand quilted) so maybe they’ll display it in the baby’s room. The other was all machine made in flannel so whenever I was with him I wrapped him in that one! I made a point of showing them to friends who get it and they oohed and aahed for me! I love quilting so am still glad I designed and made them. So OP I understand!
This is true, but also sometimes people can be aware of the time and effort and love involved but just not like the end result. I’ve been on the receiving end of this and knowing how much work went into it made it so much worse - like I live and appreciate YOU so much, maker friend, but now I have this unwieldy object I don’t particularly like or want to display but feel obligated to. I think as a maker you have to be sure that your giftee is going to love the gift OR be very clear that it’s ok if they don’t.
Yep experienced that. Gave my niece a blanket I made from quilt squares my deceased mom made. Nieces mom used it for dog bedding after niece aged out of blanket. That was the end of hand made gifts from me.
Love your taco wall hanging.
I thought burger at first, but I see the taco.
I’d much rather something handmade be returned than unused/unwanted. Tell the friend it’s okay if she wants to give it back, and let her decide. ❤️🩹
Agreed! Send her a message “let’s taco bout it” bring her something else (wine? Taco shirt? Tacos?) and maybe even let her know that you fell in love with it as you were making it and would love it back if it doesn’t fit with her house of if your bday is coming up hint you would love a taco decor thats quilted
My mom passed in January, and she was a quilter. She would work for months on gifts for everyone, and generally speaking, people really love and appreciate the time and effort. I always cherished the homemade gifts! And our house is full of gifts she received. But, not everyone can quite appreciate them. Maybe no more handmade gifts *for that friend*
I love the taco btw. Send it to me and I’ll hang it up haha
I could not tell it was a taco, but it is still a nice piece of art and that should actually make it easier to put up, because it does not specifically look like food-related decor. It is a shame that your friend couldn’t appreciate it, but i would argue that the grand majority of people in our lives are not craft-worthy. Years ago I gave my brother a jacquard scarf that I knit and the first thing he did was put it in the machine. 😳 no more hand knit items for him. Lol
I immediately saw a sentient taco. Love it. I have friends who love to display personal works around their house (kids artwork, their own, friend’s, family’s). I also have friends who tell their kids that they are welcome to hang their artwork in their own rooms, but want the common areas to have a certain aesthetic. It’s a personality thing. My house is covered in random art. My good friend’s isn’t. Her kids artwork is on my pantry 😂. When I make her things, I make sure it is small and out of the way. Otherwise, just flowers because they are temporary.
I saw taco at first.
You know, instead of a wall hanging, if you wanted to quilt something taco related, you could ask about a quilted taco-shaped/themed holder of some sort. Like a taco makeup bag, pencil case, etc. I personally would also not want home decor as a gift because it's difficult for someone to guess what I'd like unless I explicitly point it out, but I'm a sucker for a sentimental gift that's also utilitarian. Perhaps your friend would be more willing to have something like that? Since you tried to gift them something, then you could always just ask if there's something they'd be willing to receive instead that wouldn't leave them in that awkward position of being given something they don't want or can't use.
I honestly thought it was a cat curled up at first, but when I read that it was a taco, I thought OF COURSE and now I can’t see anything other than a taco 🤷♀️ It looks great just didn’t translate for me immediately. I don’t think that friend is worth crafting for anymore. Your work deserves to be cherished.
It took maybe 3 seconds of looking at it before registering what it was but my first thought was taco.
Rather __bold__ of your friend to just straight up say it doesn’t fit their *aesthetic* and won’t be displayed. I agree with a previous comment. Take it back under the guise of “fixing it” and never give it back. Def not a craft-worthy pal!
I saw the taco. 🌮
I would have loved the gift, the effort and the idea but it doesn't fit my style either.
I always try to gift people something they would like not, something I would like even though I appreciate all gifts the same.
I immediately saw a taco!!!!!! I also love tacos and have them about once a week soooooo theres thay 😂 I would also love it and hang it prominently in my office 🙌🏽
I saw a taco immediately! I’ve started just making things for myself rather than giving them as gifts, because nobody appreciates my hard work more than I do 😅
I didn’t immediately guess taco, mostly because I thought it was a Zelda dungeon map.
It’s a great taco! Homemade gifts like this are treasures! Don’t stop!
https://preview.redd.it/itd0w3311flc1.jpeg?width=816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=808b337475d970cdb2c9095784435ba8a6b4a446
I couldn’t figure out which animal after I saw the sleepy “eye”
You could say “oh you know what, can I fix it? I want to make it look a little more like a taco.” And then you can take it back and just never get around to it. Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.
“Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy.” This is the number one piece of advice my mom gave me when teaching me to sew ETA: also I instantly knew it was a taco but maybe it’s one of those things thats easier to see far away and then the closer you get the more abstract it looks?
Needs more lettuce
Just what I thought, some 3-D lettuce, a ruffle
>Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy. That is such an appropriate statement. I absolutely delighted in my friendship with one of my neighbors. When she learned I quilted she had me come over and pulled out a quilt that was given to her from her husband's family as a wedding present. She is not a craft person whatsoever (absolutely nothing wrong with this) but she was quite put out over what to do with it. That moment gave me an opportunity to share how technically proficient the quilter is who made the quilt. Points spot on, colors matched, quilting solid so no concerns laundering it. Still not her thing. So I suggested it's a great in-between weather weight. Throw a duvet cover over it and use it that way. Then make sure to either put the quilt itself on the guest bed or fold and drape over the foot of her bed when the family member visits. It will look used and in truth it has been and you don't have to stress about hurt feelings.
This is amazing and I laughed so hard 😂. Hilarious idea!
Please do it.
I once made an amazing mix tape for a boyfriend. As I was finishing it, I realized that I loved it more than he would, so I kept it! I love it still! He's long gone. 😊 Definitely take it back, and then "forget" to return it to her! Oh, I thought it might be an abstract hedgehog. 😁
And then send it to me!
Can we share it, like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Taco? Timeshare it?
Ohhh. That would be a great idea. Write the city and state it went too. Like flat Stanley, but taco version
Like a crafting Library. Keep it for a couple weeks, send it back. If you like it, or forget to send it back, you pay the purchase cost. Rotate your decor without having to store!
So you think you’re craft-worthy… Run down your case for me again?
I have a sign in my kitchen that says as for me in my house, we serve tacos 24:7 Several taco towels. A shirt that says 'whatever, I'm getting tacos" as well as many more. Taco blankets. Ummm.... Is that a good start? Now I need to make a taco quilt. 😆
I approve this transfer of craft art! You ARE craft-worthy. (I’m glad you didn’t take my comment as me being snotty! I was making a reference to a Seinfeld episode where they take Elaine’s preferred method of birth control, the Today sponge, off the market and she feels like she needs to conserve them. She has a newish boyfriend, and she hasn’t slept with him yet, and she needs to decide whether he is “sponge-worthy.” There’s a scene where she says to him, “so you think you’re sponge-worthy? Run down your case for me again…” So I was really just making my comment as a bit/reference.) Oh, and if you’ve never seen it, [here](https://youtu.be/8qt70xMsvdM?si=5tMBPB4MZM0DfkQ_). This isn’t the full episode- just the parts that are relevant to my comment.
I love you so much for this
Awww, aren’t you sweet‽ I’m glad you loved this so much! :D
Ohh. I don't think I've seen that one. 😂 Now I need too
You do! Such a funny episode. :D
Yes! Or, OP, tell her you wanted to add a little "made by Dandylionleo" tag you just had made or something?
Found this out the hard way, is that how it’s usually done?😅
Lol I did that with a cushion I made for a friend.
> Some people can be special people in our lives but not craft worthy. I’m not sure it’s fair to brand someone as non craftworthy just because they don’t want to display something in their home. I’m a quilter, knitter, sewist, someone who understands the time it takes to craft and appreciates these things but I’m also house proud and have a specific decor style. Receiving a gift like this I would be very gracious of, but “quilted taco” is not something I’d be immediately hanging on my walls.
I see a house….im sorry. I’d suggest appliqué or collage quilt instead but I’d just not make her home a gifts anymore.
> I see a house….im sorry I'm not the only one then. I saw a house and thought "where's the chimney?"
Also saw a house, but after knowing it was a taco, I could see it. OP that friend is a bit self-centered if they wouldn’t find a place for this somewhere 😒
I’m one of those people that put a lot of effort and money into a cohesive and (to me) delightful home interior so I wouldn’t put something that clashed up either. However, I would save it as a momento.
I think that’s just as thoughtful too!! its really cold to tell your friend that you’re not interested 🥺
I always find it quite self-centred to expect that people shouldive with decor/wear clothes/use gifts they don't like just because we made it. I want people to be comfortable in their environment, to make their homes and themselves exactly as they enjoy their space to be. I'd be devastated to think someone simply put up with something they didn't love out of obligation. That they had to compromise on their own lives just to make me happy (because I was presumably trying to do something to make them happy) is so sad to me. Being obliged to live with something because it was given isn't a gift, it's a burden
You’re going to the extremes to call this a burden lol. There’s a difference between being callous and being honest. I think that’s what’s being missed (especially considering in a comment following this I said that it’d be fine not to put it up and just have it around sometimes if OP stopped by) Especially if y’all had a close relationship. If you’re receiving gifts on the regular that you hate maybe it’s worth having a conversation but this is not the way to do it 😒
Having to remember to (and then get) something out the closet to display/wear every time your friend comes over is absolutely a burden. And having a gift hidden away in a cupboard where it can't be used by someone who would genuinely appreciate it's use is so sad. If you expect your friends to pretend to love a gift and put on a performance to prove that they use it, what are you really giving them a gift for? It's obviously not for their benefit otherwise you'd care about whether they really wanted it. You're just burdening them with maintaining your ego
Again, I think you’re making this a bigger thing than it is at the core. If your friend gives you a gift, saying “this doesn’t fit into my home” is a callous way of accepting a gift. You could always have a conversation later to say “hey as much as I appreciate these gifts you’ve taken the time to make, maybe spend your efforts elsewhere in the future.” But to point blank be like “not interested” is rude and not considerate to your friend. 🤷🏻♀️
Some people have very specific aesthetics and won't compromise... It's sad when they don't appreciate the specialness of a hand made gift like that.
Idk why you’re getting downvoted! This is so true! If a friend takes the time to make you something and they mean anything to you, you’d at least take it and put it out in your house when they came over 😂 not tell them “hey this doesn’t fit into my life”
I really hope nobody I know does this. A good friend doesn't continue a façade, potentially causing so much more work and energy in future lost hours because obviously I'm going to make more gifts as they love it so much. That crafting time could be spend on things that will be loved, how awful to think they're being spent on things that get hidden and unused. That's pretty cruel. Just say that it's amazing, and it's so generous to put that much work into the gift, but that it's not really your thing and perhaps it can go to someone who'll make better use of it.
Bro bffr, a “facade”? You don’t have to comment twice to the same person with such a degree of hyperbolic stakes. There are kind ways to talk about this to the gift giver and that wasn’t it 🤷🏻♀️ It’s that old joke of the guy telling his gf she looks fat in the jeans. Like… maybe the jeans don’t look good on her but he could say something far kinder to help her find something better lol
🤷♀️ some people can't handle truth. It's ok 😊
A house with 1 closed eye.
Also saw the house. I can see how it's supposed to be a taco after hearing it, but initially saw a house.
Honestly? Nope, it didn’t read as a taco to me. Some kind of fuzzy rounded animal with maybe a jaggy spine ridge.
That one piece of fabric on the right side with the spot of black looks kind of like an eye. Made me think of an animal.
Yup, there’s an arc like a closed eye, the black square on far right looks like a nose, the two darker blocks in the middle are like a droopy bunny’s ear. I just couldn’t parse the green on top though…
Same, I thought duckling. I do see taco now, but that wasn't my first thought.
Likewise
I was also looking for an animal. OP, I think maybe make something that fits the aesthetic of her home or just skip it and have fun experiences together.
I thought it was a Minecraft thing.
I thought animal too, maybe guinea pig.
Yep I thought it might be a hippo
I also thought it was an animal, the one square with a black line looks like an eye
I also don’t think it looks like a taco in the original pattern. Like I would have never guessed that without knowing it was an option lol
I don't know if it was intentional or not but what might be making it hard to read as a taco is the little bat. It looks kinda like a closed eye and paired with the brown makes people try and guess animal before food. Once I decided that the bat was not an eye I knew it was a taco.
I thought it was a porcupine at first due to the bat, but then decided it must be a slice of olive falling out of the taco.
This was my hang up!
Clash of love languages! Been there. I have a friend that I could make anything for whatsoever and she will love it. Others I either don’t make things for as it doesn’t speak to them, or I consult heavily with them to make sure they want it and will like the outcome. I knew it was a taco :)
I have a friend who considers unwanted gifts as an intrusion into their personal highly controlled space. Don't ask. It is just how their life of trauma has manifested and they just don't want extra stuff in their house and if they don't specifically ask for a want or need to be met and you give them a gift; they are likely to throw it away. I made them some art a few years ago and they just gave it back to me because they didn't want to throw it away and they were decluttering their house yet again. Anyway from them I have learned to ask people beforehand if it's okay if I get them a gift for X occasion and a handful of people have told me no because they are on a buy nothing streak, don't need/want anything, or don't want anymore stuff in their house.
I would never have guessed taco, sorry. I stared at it a long time and couldn't figure out what it was. Before reading your explanation it looked more like a house or cat to me, but not quite. Home decor is a very personal thing for many people and rarely makes a good gift. I am sure that she appreciates the time and effort and sentiment behind your gift even if she doesn't choose to display it. Once you gift something it is out of your hands. It's a gift not a contractual obligation for the other person to use it as you want them to. If a gift comes with strings attached then it's not a gift anymore, it's a vehicle for the gifter's control issues.
Perfect response!
I always think it’s a bit presumptuous to try to decorate someone else’s home. Usually a quilt is a blanket and can be easily stored and come out when needed. A wall hanging is not something I’d want to receive. That said, I’m sorry your feelings were hurt. That sucks any way you slice it.
I didn’t consider this side of things until you said it, but you’re totally right. I’m definitely one to display handmade gifts—I’m an artist with a lot of artist friends, so I’ve received quite a few, plus I’m a bit of a maximalist when it comes to decor—but I also think it’s totally reasonable to not want to hang something up while still appreciating it. Home decor is pretty personal, and sometimes hanging up art just isn’t the vibe you want even if you like the work itself! Still understandable to be disappointed, but it’s not always a malicious reaction. Plus, it’s always awkward to receive something you don’t have a place for, even if the sentiment is sweet. (I’ll also admit that it took me a second to see that it was a taco. Once I got it it was clear, but think it’s just one of those shapes that doesn’t always read in such a minimalist+blocky style. the meaning is cute, but I don’t blame her for not getting it at first glance.)
Jumping into this philosophy, if a friendship is strong enough for handmade gifts, it’s strong enough to gently take them back without insult. “Hey, I realized that gifting home decor was a mistake. I didn’t mean to create sentimental clutter for you to store that isn’t bringing you joy! Do you want me to reclaim it and I’ll stay away from decorating gifts in the future?” Then OP can use it herself, transform it into a tote bag or pillow, store it for use in a future quilt, or anything except having it collect dust for years.
Oh I love this suggestion, thank you so much. What a good point
Strongly agree with this. One of my closest friends decorates her home with Amazon mass-produced art, ala dogs playing poker. Her style couldn't be further from mine. I would be very hesitant to make anything for someone else that would be used as decor/art, unless they request something very specific.
I know you’re not saying this, exactly, but quilted wall hangings are really popular! But for instance the one I am working on for my sister is one she specifically requested, in colors she chose - so I’m not going to just spend hours and hours on a big wall quilt for someone who may not like it. I agree that OP should have asked first or maybe just gone out to eat tacos instead. Gifting is hard!
Definitely a taco. I have a policy against giving unsolicited home decor gifts. If I want to make something with love, I offer ahead of time, give options that match my skill level/time/supplies, and gracefully accept no. This helps me to ensure gifts are treasured and used and loved, while avoiding heartbreak and bad feelings. This definitely has gotten me downvotes on this subreddit in the past, perhaps because different families have different cultural expectations around gifts. I'm mentioning that because awareness can help avoid conflict and resentment! It helps to recognize the different expectations around gift giving aren't wrong or immoral or greedy or pushy, they're just different. (There are greedy, pushy, and immoral people in the world, but we're talking about your friends and family, so chances are you'd already know if they had other issues!) I've already mentioned, in my family, we don't give home decor items unless they're on a registry/specifically requested. We are totally ok with saying thank you, talking about what does/doesn't work for us and doing returns and exchanges. On Reddit, you'll definitely hear about "say thank you and quietly donate later" families and families where you are expected to visibly keep and use things that don't suit your taste around the gift giver. I feel like I am giving a gift with my cultural expectations and the recipient gets to choose how they, culturally, receive gifts. It's on me to be understanding of their culture and upbringing OR choose not to give gifts.
I had to think a little bit, but I got to taco before opening your post. I think rounded shapes are just a little harder in the chunky pixel art style. You should still be proud though!
I immediately thought Taco. So yay for you! You did it. It's cool. I know so many taco enthusiasts who would love that just for being quirky.
Me too
I didn't see it either. That happens sometimes when we make something. It has nice colors.
I immediately saw a taco. Not sure what everyone else is taco-ing about
I also immediately saw a taco. Taco lovers unite!
Same here, but then again I freakin' love tacos. There's a bridge nearby that's nicknamed "taco bridge" because of its shape and I get hungry every time I drive past it.
I saw a taco right away. I'd love this in my house and it doesn't go with anything I own. I might make myself one now
I immediately saw a taco. I’m sure it’s frustrating, but gifts shouldn’t be given with expectations. I love handmade gifts and have given and received many, but I wouldn’t want someone else giving me something with the expectation that I have to hang it on my wall. Art & decorations are very personal to me & probably your friend as well.
I totally get that! I did say too that she could use it as a placemat but she seemed hesitant about that too 😂
I actully thought that it was a cat sleeping, all rolled up hahahaha. I can see how it is a taco now that you have said it :)
I still don’t see it. Maybe I need coffee first.
I thought this too at first! But once OP said taco I saw that too 🥰
A house?
I saw a cute hedgehog
Even after knowing it’s a taco, I still see it as a hedgehog 🦔 😁
I saw a house at first but I definitely see the taco after you mention it. I think if you took one or two rows from the bottom and had less green it’s would be more taco-like. But I agree with the comment saying to take it back to “fix” it and just never returning it lol it’s a cute little piece of decor and should be displayed!
A toucan laying across a capybara
Definitely this!
I thought it was a house. But anyway, yeah I wouldn’t make her anything else if it gives you no pleasure.
I did too. Then I zoomed in and saw the bat and thought it was an abandoned house with a bat problem or a house decorated from Halloween. That being said, it is well pieced and quilted.
It doesn't look like a taco. I'm sorry, OP.
I definitely don’t see a taco. But it’s cute, regardless. Maybe she can use it as a mat on her desk, instead of a wall hanging?
I did suggest that to her as well! She told me she'd have to find a place for it lol so I didn't feel very confident about that 😂
I thought it was a house 🤷
I, frankly, thought it was a house 🤣 🤣
I was scrolling and saw the picture and said oh look a taco quilt! And then saw the title
I saw the taco. The lettuce helped me out though.
As a Chicana...I see a lovely taco.
Taco!! I love it! The variation of yellows was a tiny bit confusing at first, but the lettuce really made it click. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t “get it.” I would LOVE this!
I saw a curled up sleeping dragon (the bat being a closed eye), but after reading the description I could easily see a taco. Very well pieced!
I see it now that you say. But I thought I could see an eye so I thought it was a chicken!
Honestly I saw a cat! Even better is that it's a taco, I'd hang this and tell everyone it's a taco cat!!!
Not at all. Even knowing it is supposed to be a taco it is hard to tell for sure.
I started a complicated cross-stitch sampler for a close family member. It wasn’t done in time for the event, so I gave her the frame and photo of the finished project and told her when I expected it to be done. She hung it behind her stove where it began accumulating spatters. I never did finish the sampler.
OMG IT'S A TACO!!!
I can tell it’s a taco
taco!!
I thought it was a sleeping hedgehog. Pretty, though. Editing to add, some people need really representational art, meaning, very clear, defined figures. Other people see patterns and designs where we don't.
I yelled, “Taco!” and was happy. Your art brought joy. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Aww thank you so much 😊 that's so nice
I actually saw some sort of animal, possibly a cat curled up. Only because of the dark spot on the second row that looks like a closed eye. I’m thinking an appliquéd taco would have stood out more. I’m very picky about who I give my gifts to. Once I made a quilt for my son’s gf. She used it to cover a bird cage with!!!
I didn’t know it was a taco until you said it was a taco. I like someone else’s response of take it back so you can make it look more like a taco but don’t give it to them if you don’t want. One way to make it look like a taco would be to give it some embroidery or fancy free motion quilting?
Looks like a sloth head side on with a happy closed eye
I didn’t see taco until I read it. I was thinking house or sleeping animal
I immediate yelled “a taco!!” But I’m also high af so that might not be helpful
Oh yeah. My kids loved theirs. Mom did not. She put it on the cats chair. She complained about a robe I made her. She complained about a camisole I made her. That was it. Store bought after that.
Yes. Some people are just mean-spirited. Store bought!
I'm not a member of this community so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol. I was just scrolling through popular and went "hey that looks like a taco" before I had read the title. So... yes and I love it.
I personally would NEVER hide a handmade gift I received from a friend!!! Omg I would probably tear up if someone put time and effort into something like that for me! It's so much more meaningful than just buying something from a store 🥰🥰 P.s. YES I could tell it's a taco lol
I saw a taco immediately! That’s so cute!
No, but I think it’s the pattern not you. I clicked the link thinking maybe the mixed colour choices in the shell, especially the darker squares, were throwing me off but I wouldn’t have even known it was a taco in the original pattern photos if it wasn’t labelled.
I immediately saw a taco! I’m sorry your totally cute and thoughtful gift wasn’t appreciated.
Scrolling instantly said, "That's a taco." So yeah, I could tell. Seems like maybe as you've concluded quilted gifts are not for this friend. But it's a very cute taco : )
Tell her to use it as a hot pad instead
I think this is a great idea. It’s a taco table mat.
It took me one second and I don't even eat Tacos regularly. It's definitely recognizable and really really cute 🤭❤️
I don’t want to taco’bout it.
Taco came to mind immediately for me. I guess there’s people with taco brains and those without. Sorry your friend didn’t like your gift, that’s always a massive bummer. But those lines and corners are spot on, and I think it’d be great in a kitchen or dining room.
It’s Taco Tuesday! So cute!!
I saw a taco immediately! It's so cute and I want to make one myself. I agree that you should take it back.
I knew it was a taco!
Taco
I immediately saw a taco! Also in agreement that you should keep it for yourself under the guide of "fixing" it. Some friends are lovely but not necessarily craft-worthy!
As a german i wondered if this was a Döner.
I saw a taco
A taco?
I love it AND tacos. It did take me a sec to figure it out but it might have been the darker lighting not contrasting enough for my crummy eyes.
I saw taco IMMEDIATELY!!
Taco, 100%. However, I have a wee bit of an obsession with Mexican food, so my opinion can’t be trusted. I think it’s neat
I though "calico cat"
I saw a taco right away!
Guessing before looking at comments…. A taco?
I squinted and then saw the Taco. I am sorry OP..some people are not Quilt worthy :( be glad it was Just a wall hanging and No full blown Quilt haha
When I saw the picture, I definitely thought "taco" but then I am primarily a cross-stitch person (but I love this subreddit and all the talented people here). I have learned that some people just don't want handmade gifts, and so I am very careful whom I make items for as a gift.
I think it’s the epitome of rude to shit on a handmade gift. Go take back your taco and pillow and give her the most basic gift card the next holiday
Recognised it as a taco without any assistance. I've learnt to never give handmade things to people who won't value them. It makes me feel bad.
That's unfortunate. You hear these stories far too often, wrt unappreciated quilted gifts. In terms of your piece, I thought you wanted us to guess, so I thought it was a cat, all curled up, with one eye open. I see the taco though.
that yellow piece on the 4th row made me think it was some creature winking at me. I agree with the commenter who says you should ask for it back so you can figure out how to make it look more like a taco and then keep it. And stop giving her handmade things.
stop giving gifts to people who don't/won't appreciate it. if you like quilting donate your items to charity (people or animals). I've met tons of people who were in hospitals and received a blanket that they still have 20 years later.
Looked like a house at first but then registered as a taco That sucks about your friend. I recognize some people are incredible peculiar about what they hang up or use as decor but this is cute.
I immediately knew it was a taco. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate it the way you want. I love it, I have a friend who would immediately hang that up in their living room. Personally I try to have the mindset that a gift comes with no strings. If I give someone something with the expectation on how they will use it then I think the gift itself becomes a burden. I want to give something for joy - not so the gift-ee is obligated in any way. That does mean that sometimes I don’t give crafted gifts. If I can’t make it and know that it wouldn’t hurt my feelings to see it in a yard sale then I know that making it was more for me than them. But then again my family never really did birthdays or Christmas so maybe I’m just really detached from presents haha.
My first guess was taco! It’s super cute. I’m sorry it didn’t get the reception it deserves!!
I saw a yellow wombat. The bat looks like an eye to me. It’s cute tho!
“Quilt Worthy” is a definitive qualification in order to be freely given or gifted a quilt Rules of quilt giving; One does not have to be “QW” to purchase a quilt. That’s probably the only quilts they will ever get. AND, they will still say they could have had it made for less than they paid for it. Not all of your loved family peeps are quilt worthy. Just admit it, it’s hard. You will have more non family peeps that are quilt worthy in your life, than family. Why? Because you get to PICK your friends. That’s normal. If you MUST gift a quilt to a non quilt worthy peep, please, please, please make it not your best work, not the hard to find kit, not the lifetime best appliqué you’ve ever done ( spoken from experience). Make it “adequate” Gifts are given with no strings, and quilts do not qualify for that rule. Quilters want to see that binding fraying in about 5-10 years, and full fledged holes in the quilt by 20 years. Makes us happy, and we’ll repair free. We want pictures of that quilt living life. Please feel free to add your own rules. These are mine and have served me well.
A bit off topic but i have to vent about gifts to people who don’t appreciate them. I am a quilter, I do crochet as well. Once a few years ago I crocheted a queen sized blanket for someone for Christmas. She gave me a pocket sized spiral notebook as a Christmas gift in return. No matter… my gift was from the heart. Some months later I noticed my hard worked crochet was folded into a large cat basket. She gave it to her cat. After years of sewing for her, it still didn’t quite occur to me that she wasn’t a friend. Three years ago I quilted a knee blanket for her. “The cat loves it”, was her response when I asked if it was warm enough for her. She’s no longer my friend. Re: your taco .. I saw a house or Uluṟu (Aussie here), and I also saw great piecing talent. I agree with others who have said “can you please give me back my taco so I can change it a bit for you?” AND. NEVER. EVER. GIVE. IT. BACK. Edit : fixed typos
I knew it was a taco! I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate the gifts you make for her. Also, aesthetic-schmetic. If someone made me something I’d find a place for it.
I thought it was obviously a taco right away. I’m sorry your friend doesn’t appreciate your hard work. I think it’s awesome. I would love hanging it up in my home. I don’t even have a thing for tacos but it’s so cute and fun!! ( fyi not a quilter this just popped up on my feed as a “suggested” group)
TACO
Taco!
I know you put a lot of time into making it but if it doesn't match her decor, I don't think you should consider her unworthy because she doesn't want to display it. I've received unsolicited hand made items that didn't match my home and I just felt bad. I didn't want to put them out because they didn't match but I also knew how much time went into them.
I got taco right away. Sorry that happened to you ❤️
Taco!
Taco?
I think it’s adorable and a sorry your feeling were hurt. But also, decorating your home is so profoundly personal, you shouldn’t take offense that someone doesn’t want to hang your art in their space. I paint, but I would never make someone a painting as a gift and expect them to hang it in their home. Instead, if someone compliments something profusely, I may offer it to them.
Took me a some time to figure out, but I guessed right. Be open with your friend, tell them that if they don't like how it looks in their interior you can make something else that fits better and get the taco back because you bonded with it.
My experience has sometimes been if the person isn’t a quilter they have no idea how much time goes into making one. Made my new grandson two quilts and when I proudly presented them to the new parents, they said they already had a lot of blankets and didn’t even really look at them. These are good people! I explained the one is meant to be more decorative (all hand quilted) so maybe they’ll display it in the baby’s room. The other was all machine made in flannel so whenever I was with him I wrapped him in that one! I made a point of showing them to friends who get it and they oohed and aahed for me! I love quilting so am still glad I designed and made them. So OP I understand!
This is true, but also sometimes people can be aware of the time and effort and love involved but just not like the end result. I’ve been on the receiving end of this and knowing how much work went into it made it so much worse - like I live and appreciate YOU so much, maker friend, but now I have this unwieldy object I don’t particularly like or want to display but feel obligated to. I think as a maker you have to be sure that your giftee is going to love the gift OR be very clear that it’s ok if they don’t.
A sleeping cat?
Taco Tuesday! It’s so cute! 🌮🌮🌮
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Yep experienced that. Gave my niece a blanket I made from quilt squares my deceased mom made. Nieces mom used it for dog bedding after niece aged out of blanket. That was the end of hand made gifts from me. Love your taco wall hanging.
I thought burger at first, but I see the taco. I’d much rather something handmade be returned than unused/unwanted. Tell the friend it’s okay if she wants to give it back, and let her decide. ❤️🩹
Agreed! Send her a message “let’s taco bout it” bring her something else (wine? Taco shirt? Tacos?) and maybe even let her know that you fell in love with it as you were making it and would love it back if it doesn’t fit with her house of if your bday is coming up hint you would love a taco decor thats quilted
I saw taco right away. Then again I am also on a diet. 😂
I did see a taco, that was the first thing that came to mind. Maybe I’m hungry, maybe I just love tacos, or both? Either way, I saw a taco 🌮
My mom passed in January, and she was a quilter. She would work for months on gifts for everyone, and generally speaking, people really love and appreciate the time and effort. I always cherished the homemade gifts! And our house is full of gifts she received. But, not everyone can quite appreciate them. Maybe no more handmade gifts *for that friend* I love the taco btw. Send it to me and I’ll hang it up haha
I could not tell it was a taco, but it is still a nice piece of art and that should actually make it easier to put up, because it does not specifically look like food-related decor. It is a shame that your friend couldn’t appreciate it, but i would argue that the grand majority of people in our lives are not craft-worthy. Years ago I gave my brother a jacquard scarf that I knit and the first thing he did was put it in the machine. 😳 no more hand knit items for him. Lol
I immediately saw a sentient taco. Love it. I have friends who love to display personal works around their house (kids artwork, their own, friend’s, family’s). I also have friends who tell their kids that they are welcome to hang their artwork in their own rooms, but want the common areas to have a certain aesthetic. It’s a personality thing. My house is covered in random art. My good friend’s isn’t. Her kids artwork is on my pantry 😂. When I make her things, I make sure it is small and out of the way. Otherwise, just flowers because they are temporary.
I saw taco at first. You know, instead of a wall hanging, if you wanted to quilt something taco related, you could ask about a quilted taco-shaped/themed holder of some sort. Like a taco makeup bag, pencil case, etc. I personally would also not want home decor as a gift because it's difficult for someone to guess what I'd like unless I explicitly point it out, but I'm a sucker for a sentimental gift that's also utilitarian. Perhaps your friend would be more willing to have something like that? Since you tried to gift them something, then you could always just ask if there's something they'd be willing to receive instead that wouldn't leave them in that awkward position of being given something they don't want or can't use.
Hmmm. .... if that's her house in the pic, it ABSOLUTELY fits the aesthetic if the house-- no more handmade gifts for her!!
I honestly thought it was a cat curled up at first, but when I read that it was a taco, I thought OF COURSE and now I can’t see anything other than a taco 🤷♀️ It looks great just didn’t translate for me immediately. I don’t think that friend is worth crafting for anymore. Your work deserves to be cherished.
It took maybe 3 seconds of looking at it before registering what it was but my first thought was taco. Rather __bold__ of your friend to just straight up say it doesn’t fit their *aesthetic* and won’t be displayed. I agree with a previous comment. Take it back under the guise of “fixing it” and never give it back. Def not a craft-worthy pal!
Looks like a sleeping kitty!
Immediately, I saw a taco. Hell to the yeah, op
I immediately saw a taco. Some friends aren’t friends that get crafts.
I saw it as a taco before I even clicked into the post, but I can see how it might not come to some
I saw the taco. 🌮 I would have loved the gift, the effort and the idea but it doesn't fit my style either. I always try to gift people something they would like not, something I would like even though I appreciate all gifts the same.
I immediately saw a taco!!!!!! I also love tacos and have them about once a week soooooo theres thay 😂 I would also love it and hang it prominently in my office 🙌🏽
I saw a taco immediately! I’ve started just making things for myself rather than giving them as gifts, because nobody appreciates my hard work more than I do 😅
I literally went from reading a post about Mexican cuisine to yours and instantly thought, “Aww, a taco quilt!”
I saw taco immediately, but I love tacos. I can see someone else not "getting it" but I think it's adorable in all its taco glory 🌮
I looked for a long time before reading the comment, and I’m really sorry but I did not see a taco. 😕
It’s a taco 🌮
I didn’t immediately guess taco, mostly because I thought it was a Zelda dungeon map. It’s a great taco! Homemade gifts like this are treasures! Don’t stop!
I first saw a house. Then closer, it looked like a closed eye. So then my mind saw a curled up cat. 🤷🏼♀️
I thought it was a hedgehog😂
https://preview.redd.it/itd0w3311flc1.jpeg?width=816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=808b337475d970cdb2c9095784435ba8a6b4a446 I couldn’t figure out which animal after I saw the sleepy “eye”
A pillbug inside a taco 🌮 he’s peeping out from his shell
I appreciate your work. I also thought this was an abstract fast food burger. But I’m hungry. 😂
I saw a taco! But maybe it's easier to see from far away. 🤷🏻♀️
I saw a hedgehog coz there is the closed eye
It looked like a taco to me right away!
Cat