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Daylesewblessed 06-06-2014 07:51 AM

Question about Quilting a QR Code Quilt
 
I am happy to have finished the top for my QR code quilt, and it actually reads successfully!

Now my question is about quilting and thread color. My quilt is black and off-white with an imbedded image in dark red and a very pale peach. I would prefer to do a diagonal grid, but am concerned about the color of my thread disturbing the readability of the image. I could use gray in the black and white section and a peach color in the red section.

What have been your experiences with quilting thread color on QR code quilts?

Thanks!

Gladys 06-06-2014 07:55 AM

Ok I'm totally showing my ignorance here but what is a QR Code Quilt?

aronel 06-06-2014 08:18 AM

I'm curious also. I'll be watching.

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QuiltnNan 06-06-2014 08:22 AM

these are some QR code quilts posted on the QB
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...n-t207790.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t239093.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t240513.html
the QR code can be read by today's smart phones and take you to a web page

helou 06-06-2014 08:57 AM

I did not take any chance and I quilted mine the same color as the fabric I used, making sure not to go on the other color fabric.

ManiacQuilter2 06-06-2014 09:01 AM

I am sorry, but that is a very obscure abbreviation. Never heard it used before. I usually chose whatever thread looks best by drizzling the thread on the quilt. A photo always helps us with your question.

Sewnoma 06-06-2014 09:55 AM

Obscure? I wouldn't say so...those things are EVERYWHERE these days. I've even seen them incorporated into tattoos.

There was a QR code quilt at the PQIF done in blues. I scanned it and got the maker's website. I love the idea but don't have a site to make it point to! (Although you can also make them just display text, it doesn't have to be a web link.)

Terri D. 06-06-2014 10:22 AM

.004 nylon thread by YLI would not interfere with your image. Otherwise, you could try an off-white and see how that works against your image. In many cases, once all the quilting is finished, it doesn't appear to be as noticeable as you might have predicted.

Daylesewblessed 06-06-2014 12:02 PM

Picture of QR Code Quilt in Progress
 
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Here is a picture of the quilt top, quickly taken before pressing was complete. Thanks for your responses so far. I think that a trial of a small amount of quilting and then an attempt to read again is the way I might go before doing all of the quilting. So far I have been impressed with the fact that it hasn't been picky. It reads with threads attached, incomplete pressing, and without being flat (hanging wavy) - not mention less than perfect corner matching in some places!

MaryAnnMc 06-06-2014 12:05 PM

But you haven't told us what it SAYS, and I don't have a smartphone to check!


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