Craft Geek: LED Embroidery


Updated 07/18/08 8:12 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Video Demonstrates Machine Embroidered LED Matrix

With Project Runway back in action, and Spoonflower finally available to fulfill my textile design fantasies, it's high time I pulled out my sewing machine. Geeky sewing crafts perk me up, and when you can fuse tech and textile, I'm fascinated. Check out this video from Hack a Day, which demonstrates a machine-embroidered LED matrix. Get Flash to see this player. var so1794203 = new Read more

Weekend DIY: LED Firefly Embroidery


Updated 03/24/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

LED Firefly Embroidery Pattern

As Maker Faire enthusiasts, we love any display of technology-laden craft products. This Lite-Brite DIY by Haley of The Zen of Making has us dreaming of warm Summer nights watching fireflies — with a digital twist, of course. Take one LED light embroidery kit, add Haley's own free firefly embroidery pattern (complete with a mason jar to catch them), and include some finger magic for a wall Read more