Two Tone

Tone on Tone With Embroidery Digitizing

Tone-on-tone embroidery is something we’d like to see rise in popularity with embroidery digitizing. Not that it is not already popular. But computerized embroidery usually involves more colorful patterns and more complex designs. Computerized embroidery applying the tone-on-tone technique is not so common within the world of digitizing.

Tone-on-tone embroidery is the a kind of embroidery involving an embroidery design that is of the same color as that of the fabric that it will be sewn on. A classic example is a white stitching on a white fabric, like embroidering white snowflakes on the curtains or bed sheets. It is an art that can be considered simple yet rich and sophisticated. It is only a basic application but it gives off a rather simple and serene feel about the the work.

Thought it is not s popular as the other kinds of embroidery used in embroidery digitizing, tone-on-tone embroidery is still a fashionable trend in the industry. This style has remained popular among clients who are fond of understated classy designs. There is the small case that the embroidery design used in tone-on-tone will not be so visible since the design would just naturally disappear against the background. But this does not mean that is is entirely invisible. It still is, appearing to liven up a once dull sheet of fabric.

Tone-on-tone embroidery is not just used for soft designs like snowflakes on tablecloths and curtains. Some corporations also adopt this technique in making their logos and printing them into the company shirts. These designs are usually sewn in the left chest, sleeve, or yokes of the shirts and jackets of the companies. People can also have their initials embroidered with the tone-on-tone technique on their dress shirts and handkerchiefs. Of course, the women also get their share of classic designs with tone-on-tone embroidery. Blouses and dresses can be embroidered with same color patterns. This technique really gives an elegant feel to the clothes without the distraction of different colors.

While embroidery digitizing can also accomplish tone-on-tone embroidery designs, there is competition with tone-on-tone monogramming. But this is more prevalent with designing high-end designer shirts. For small jobs or small-scale projects that involves the tone-on-tone technique, computerized digitizing can surely help.

One main disadvantage in using tone-on-tone designs for your fabrics is that it could clash with the other designs the fabrics have. Your tablecloth, for example, may have tone-on-tone designs on it but there are also other colorful works embroidered on it. These designs may be too bright or too dark for the tone-on-tone design to be visible to our eyes. It would be like it would have been better not to add additional designs at all. When using tone-on-tone embroidery, you have to keep the other designs simple and complementary with each other. Don’t forget that embroidery digitizing was made to enliven every embroidery work, even simple things like tone-on-tone designs.

About the Author

This article was written and submitted by Anna Poelo. For low cost embroidery digitizing done right and done fast, visit Embroidery Digitizing.

How to prep/tape a room for two-tone paint?

This weekend we’re decorating the nursery for our expected little girl. The plan is to do a light pink on top, lavender on bottom and separate it with a whitel chair rail. I’ve never painted a room two colors like this before—how do I tape it off? Should we paint the top first then the bottom, or can we both work on it at the same time? Thanks for all your help!

Get some green painters tape (the good stuff-kind of expensive) that is norrower than the chair rail you will be putting up. Draw a level pencil line around the room at the top of the tape line (measuring down from the ceiling may be easier than up from the floor). Put the tape up around the room being careful not to pull the tape to tight, or it may release at the corners.
Now paint your top color first, being careful not to cross the tape.
As that is drying, paint the bottom-again being careful not to cross the tape. If you need two coats do this over again.

When it’s dry, lightly razor-knife each side of the tape to cut the paint.
Remove the tape and install the chair rail.

The Toasters : Two Tone Army SKAturday Version

Ravi Ratan Two Tone Star Trek Delta Shield Tie Bar ST-SHD2-TB $34.00

HAMLIN MENS ULTRA THIN WHITE/CREAM DIAL TWO TONE MESH BRACELET WATCH #HAMM0304 $24.99

Two tone rolex datejust watch man lady jubilee smooth bezel date just $3,085.00

PUGSTER STYLISH FLIP FLOP TWO TONE BEAD FOR BRACELET Q39 $0.99

10MM Tungsten Carbide Black Two Tone CTR Men Ring $33.45

BULOVA MENS VIBRA ALARM MILLENNIA TWO TONE WHITE DIAL QUARTZ WATCH 98A48 $99.75

8MM Tungsten Two Tone MALTESE CROSS Wedding Laser Engrave Ring SZ 10 $26.34

5MM Tungsten Carbide Two Tone CROSSES Unisex Laser Engrave Ring SZ 6 $29.90

8MM Tungsten Shiny Black Two Tone Men Band Ring SZ 5 $19.45

8MM Tungsten Two Tone Transformers AUTOBOT Men’s Ring SZ 10 $26.34

18k Gold Over Sterling Silver Two Tone Diamond Accent Wreath Pendant $48.99

Round 6mm 14Kt Two Tone Gold 0.62CT VS Diamond Earrings $420.00

ladies wittnauer two tone diamond watch $60.00

NWT~TWO TONE GOLD/ SILVER TONE TOPAZ ZIRCONIA DESIGNER STYLE EARRINGS $15.95

PUGSTER BEAD CRISSCROSS TWO TONE SILVER EP CHARM FOR BRACELET L29 $0.99

Cuisinart DCC-RWF1 Replacement Coffeemaker Water Filters, Set of 2 $3.50 Cuisinart DCC-RWF Coffee Water Filter Replacement…

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker $165.00 A striking blend of retro style and modern technology. Programmable for brewing up to 24 hours in advance. Setting for 1 to 4 cups ensures full-bodied flavor and aroma. BrewPause™ feature lets you enjoy a cup before brewing is finished. Adjustable heater plate setting keeps coffee at the temperature you prefer. Audible “ready” signal. Automatic shutoff. Includes Gold Tone metal filter, #4 pap…

Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter $0.01 #4 Cone, 8-12 Cup, Golden, Basket Permanent Coffee Filter, Universally Designed To Fit Most Coffee Makers, Heat Treated Surgical Grade Stainless Steel Mesh Filter, Color Can Not Wear Off, Environmental Option To Disposable Paper Filters, Top Rack Dishwasher Safe, Unlike The More Expensive Alternatives, 5 Year Limited Warranty….

Olay 2-in-1 Combination/oily Daily Facial Cloths, 66-Count $7.82 Soap-Free. Dermatologist Tested. Contains Beta-Hydroxy. These specially textured cloths exfoliate and deep clean down to the pores to help eliminate impurities.-Smooth side gently breaks up dirt, oil and make-up (even mascara)-Textured side with micro-beads exfoliates and deeply cleans-Essential cleansing formula tones skin and includes pro-vitamin B5, beta-hydroxy, and witch hazel….

Olay 2-in-1 Sensitive Daily Facial Cloths (Pack of 2) $7.00 These soft textured, fragrance-free cloths for sensitive skin gently cleanse and remove make-up for a fresh clean feeling while conditioning to soothe skin with light Olay moisturizers. Beyond basic cleansing, it hydrates to leave you with a soft, smooth complexion….

Start! Walking with Leslie Sansone 1 & 2 Mile Walk $11.96 Start your weight loss journey with a walk at home program!ExerciseTV and Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home, in cooperation with the American Heart Association have produced an in-home walking workout that will put you on the path to achieving good heart health!If you’re new to exercising, begin with the gentle-paced, 20 minute – 1 Mile – beginner program. Leslie will teach you how to increase your he…

Bridge to Terabithia [Blu-ray] $5.98 Based on Katherine Paterson’s young-adult novel and filmed in picturesque New Zealand, Bridge to Terabithia has lessons to impart about empathy and self-expression, but the tone is never heavy-handed. Jesse (sleepy-eyed Josh Hutcherson, Zathura), a fifth-grade loner, lives in the country with his parents and four sisters, including pesky May Belle (Bailee Madison), who adores him. His strict fathe…

Yoga for Beginners with Desi Bartlett $2.99 …

Yoga for Beginners with Desi Bartlett $9.99 …

Honeywell RCWL300A1006 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime and Push Button $29.95 The Honeywell RCWL300A P3 Premium Portable Wireless Door Chime and Push Button makes it easy to replace your home’s generic doorbell ring with a chime tune that better fits your individual style. This chime is also compatible with a wide range of optional security accessories that can help you safeguard your home and family, and it comes complete with a pre-programmed bell push button. .caption …