Possibly my naughtiest post title ever. Love it.
My guild held a summer sew-in today and I was able to complete the quilting and binding of my QR Code Quilt. I kept scanning it along the way to make sure the quilting stitches and the blue binding would not affect the scan-ability of the quilt. You can even scan this photo of the quilt with your smart phone and it works! Pretty cool. Thanks to my GO! Baby I was able to cut all of the 2" squares I used to construct this quilt in about 20 minutes (I did cheat; some longer strips were used wherever there were more than 5 squares of one colour in row. I'm not that obsessed with piecing!).
I quilted the entire quilt in a simple grid pattern using King Tut Superior white, 40 wt. 3-ply thread. The batting is bamboo/cotton blend. Check out the cheeky backing:
Perfect foil for a totally functional, mod quilt, don't cha think? That's a hunk of Alexander Henry's "Home Sewing is Easy" that I got on sale as a bolt end here last fall.
If you would like to make your own QR Code quilt, I've done a tute here. If you would like to WIN a GO!Baby, then enter your comment here before Thursday, July 28th.
Go ahead, scan it! You know you want to!
Just too cool....... and it does scan. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is a terrific quilt Krista- I love the funky geometry in it and am especially fond of the very fun back. I also like the bit of turquoise blue that you added for the binding. It makes it sing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your lovely work.
Warmest regards,
Anna
Oh!! Wuddda title...YOU go girl!
ReplyDeleteThis "code" quilt is really cool...my mind is taking off...seeing it in red and white...maybe black with large flowers where the white is...
k, gotta turn off theee ol hot air balloon brain!
hugZ,
annie
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First I had to find the app for my phone - once a did that I scanned it and POW - it worked!! How fun was that!!
ReplyDeleteA really cool quilt! Don’t know anything about the app’s but it looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt- such a great idea!! And the backing fabrics is very cute too.
ReplyDeleteHILARIOUS.. super tech quilt geekery. Does it get better then this.
ReplyDelete*SCAN*
nope.
OMG I got it to work on my new phone!!! WoooooooHoooooooooo!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning - I love it!!
ReplyDeleteYou are just way to AWESOME! This is really cool
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteIt really works!
I'll have to get my teenage daughter to scan it. The quilt is awesome and I love the back.
ReplyDeleteDear Krista,
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome.
Sincerely,
Katie
I wish I were hip enough to have a phone that scans so I could try, lol. Very cool Krista. I'm glad you were able to finish it up!
ReplyDeleteIt works! I had to scan it ~ it took me to the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild! Pretty cool if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! Love the fabric choice for the back. Just trying to figure out how to scan it on my phone while reading this on my phone. Hmmm. :-D
ReplyDeleteNaughty indeed! Such a cool quilt Krista!
ReplyDeleteOMG! So cool!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! And I love the front/back contrast...great idea!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which is my favorite part of this post: the title or the quilt. I can't decide so I'm calling it a draw! Now I'm off to scan the quilt...
ReplyDeleteOkay, so I just scanned it with my iPhone and up popped the VMQG! I'm super impressed with this quilt. Wow!
ReplyDeleteYay! It works ... I've been dying to do one of these ... I have my QR code all ready ...
ReplyDeleteGreat tute. Thank you :)
Just awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. Seiroulsy. I love this whole thing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so cool! I love the idea for both the front and the back (and yes the title did make me giggle!)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katie B. and everyone else. You? Are awesome.
ReplyDeleteClever
ReplyDeletePerfect in every way, you naughty girl!
ReplyDeletescanned it...hilarious, clever, awesome!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt! I'm definitely going to have to make one AND I've got to load a scanner on my phone...
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed to make my morning - a risque title and a very cool post followed lots of clever comments! VERY cool quilt!
ReplyDeleteBTW I love your birdhouse!!!
ReplyDeleteyou're such a techie! i don't even know what QR code means, but I love the design, and I've been seeing other crafters use the code in their crafts too. Going to have to get with the times I guess!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am sure my antique phone will not scan this so will have to get my daughter's assistance. Your accomplishments amaze me!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so awesome! It was great to see it at Maker Faire and to watch someone scan it with their phone and get taken to the VMQG site! My husband was very impressed and said, "Now that's modern quilting!"
ReplyDeletetotally amazing Krista! i looove it. :) and the backing - way cool.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue binding that u used; and of course the back is awesome.
ReplyDeleteTHAT is insanely awesome!!! Love the quilt-geekery of this!!!
ReplyDeleteIts amazing!!!! Love the backing! Did I miss your birthday? Surely not??! Going to cover my bases and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY! x
ReplyDeleteOkay, I love the quilt!! But I am bummed, my QR Code scanner on my phone won't scan it!! DARN!
ReplyDeleteHey all, since many people have asked how to get a code, just google "QR code generator" and several free sites will come up. You just enter the message, URL of a website or photo or video into the box and presto, a code will be generated that you can then save as an image!
ReplyDeleteI have go to say this is one of the coolest quilts out there right now! Does the qr code work if you use solids or patterned fabrics that read dark? Does it have to be black only, like those number 2 pencil tests? Now that would make for an outrageously fun quilt along!!
ReplyDeleteWow. I had never heard of quilts like this till this week. Amazing - it's great! Love your blue binding.
ReplyDeleteYour QR quilt is the most creative idea ever! I love it. I downloaded a QR ap just for this. :P
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. I hope you have a fantastic week.