Back in October, I read on Epbot about a project Jen did mixing cross-stitching and scannable QR codes (Quick Craft: Geek Stitch). I loved the idea and decided to make something similar for my dad (a geek who loves his iPhone and all the apps), but for Christmas.
Finished Christmas QR Cross-Stitch
I found a QR Code Generator, entered the phrase I wanted (Joyeux Noël!) and used the jpeg that was generated for me to make my pattern in Excel. I also looked through Google Image for some Christmas-y border ideas. The border design changed throughout the process though because time was running short and I needed to finish. Which I did, just in time.
Framed Christmas QR Cross-Stitch
My dad's reaction was perfect: when he unwrapped the frame, he took out his iPhone, scanned the code and then burst out laughing. He kept on saying how cool this was and that it was definitely going on the wall of the family owned Auto Repair Shop. Even my mom commented on how nicely done my stitches were (and this was my first cross-stitch project).
This was my most time consuming project for this year's Handmade Holidays challenge (a personal challenge). But it was my favourite one!
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