Charming Stardew Valley Welcome Rug is a Sweet Housewarming Gift

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A Stardew Valley fan has created a welcome rug for their brother-in-law as an adorable housewarming gift. The charming Stardew Valley design is something that most fans of the game would likely be happy to receive, particularly with the special touches to the item.

Stardew Valley fans are a creative bunch and regularly produce fan art based on the game. Whether it's standard drawings, three-dimensional recreations of the Wizard's Tower and other in-game locations, or unique crafts like this one, the fanbase has found plenty of ways to show their love for the indie title.

Reddit user Gelatinoussquamish shared their creation with Stardew Valley fans, explaining that they had made it for their brother-in-law as a gift celebrating their new home. The Stardew Valley rug depicts the brother-in-law's family, featuring him, his wife, child, and two cats. Both of the adults have been customized in the Stardew Valley player character style, while the child looks like how the PC's little kids are depicted in the game. The custom coloring on the cats completes the look, with a friendly «Bienvenue» written beneath the family.

Stardew Valley fans often play the game for fun and relaxation, making this creation a charming way of combining a new family household with the joy brought by the game. While the creator didn't share whether their brother-in-law was happy with the rug, one can only hope that the creation was a delight for them to receive.

While Gelatinoussquamish also didn't specify whether their brother-in-law's wife also plays the game, it's entirely possible that the couple are both enjoying the game. The indie game appeals to all kinds of people, and in Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode, it's possible to not only marry NPCs, but PCs, as well. Some fans enjoy playing side by side with their significant other, and some even use it as a way of staying close while having a long-distance relationship. Players who want to marry another player have to go through a slightly