Light-Up Apple LED Embroidery with Adafruit nOOds

Give classic rainbow embroidery a glowing upgrade with Adafruit LED nOOds.

This project combines colorful machine embroidery with flexible LED filaments to create a retro-inspired design with a modern twist. Learn how to wire up LED nOOds, solder the connections, and hand-stitch the glowing filaments around the edges of an embroidered Apple logo using clear thread.

The accompanying guide also explores different ways to create custom machine embroidery designs, including using AI tools to generate embroidery files.

**Get the full step-by-step tutorial and download the free embroidery design:**

https://learn.adafruit.com/stitch-different-led-illuminated-embroidery-with-noods

**Parts and techniques:**

- Adafruit LED nOOds (130mm and 300mm)

- Machine embroidery

- 100Ω resistors

- Soldering and heat-shrink tubing

- Hand-sewing with clear thread

Add a little light to your next embroidery project!