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+At the moment this is Katie's page for planning an LED Embroidery
+workshop. It may later become a resource page for workshop participants.
+
+[LED Calculator](http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz)
+
+[one way to do
+it](http://makeprojects.com/Project/Electronic-Embroidery/44/1)
+
+Resources already on hand:
+
+- coin cell batteries (3V)
+- ~~resistors~~ [not
+  needed](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/throw/print) in
+  this case
+  - Limor says lithium coin batteries are internally current-limited
+- conductive thread (~25Ohms/foot)
+- white 3mm LEDs (3.5V, 20mA)
+
+What each participant should get:
+
+1.  embroidery needle
+2.  regular embroidery thread
+3.  conductive thread
+4.  LEDs
+5.  embroidery hoop
+6.  dark fabric
+7.  fabric pencil?
+8.  coin cell battery
+9.  tape to secure battery?
+10. needle threader
+
+Resource I should provide:
+
+1.  books with constellation drawings
+2.  photo and sample of finished piece
+
+Instructions:
+
+1.  Choose a design.
+2.  Layout the design with fabric pencil.
+3.  Prep LEDs (punch through fabric and twist leads).
+4.  Sew circuit with conductive thread.
+5.  Test with battery.
+6.  Sew decorative part with regular thread.
+
+[Category:Proposed_Projects](Category:Proposed_Projects "wikilink")