The lengths of muslin and broadcloth went into the washing machine and dryer (no softener added) to remove any sizing or other impurities. After they were dried and ironed, I discovered that they really need to be washed three times and double rinsed.
While that was going on, I assembled the mounting frame from the canvas stretchers and glued the corners with Aileen's Tacky Glue. I probably didn't need to glue it, as the stretched cloth and an external frame will keep it square, but the glue was handy, so I used it.
The frame was then coated with gesso. It will take two coats.
When the gesso is dry, the mounting frame will be ready to have the muslin stretched over it, like an artist's canvas. Only in this case it will be functioning more like an embroidery or quilting frame.
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