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Tutorial # 11 - Creating a Matboard Frame for Smaller Projects
When stitching something smaller such as a pillow/cushion, mini picture, or a Christmas Stocking, it is often nice to have something lightweight and small to stitch it on. I like to use acid-free matboard for this and re-use them several times.
To begin, I determine the size my project will be. For example, many of my pillow patterns are 1 ½” (3.8 cm) square. I add ½” to the length and width measurements and draw a 2” (5 cm) square on the matboard in pencil. I set the square approximately ¾” (1.9 cm) in from the top and left edges of my larger matboard piece, then measure ¾” (1,9 cm) from the right and bottom of the square and draw lines to determine where I cut the matboard to complete the frame. Cut out the inner square carefully using a sharp craft knife. Note: A dull knife causes more injuries than a sharp one. Keep your cut lines as straight and square as possible as this helps with mounting your gauze later. Once the inner square is cut, then cut the matboard along the other two lines marked to finish creating your frame.
To begin, I determine the size my project will be. For example, many of my pillow patterns are 1 ½” (3.8 cm) square. I add ½” to the length and width measurements and draw a 2” (5 cm) square on the matboard in pencil. I set the square approximately ¾” (1.9 cm) in from the top and left edges of my larger matboard piece, then measure ¾” (1,9 cm) from the right and bottom of the square and draw lines to determine where I cut the matboard to complete the frame. Cut out the inner square carefully using a sharp craft knife. Note: A dull knife causes more injuries than a sharp one. Keep your cut lines as straight and square as possible as this helps with mounting your gauze later. Once the inner square is cut, then cut the matboard along the other two lines marked to finish creating your frame.
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Gather the supplies needed and cut your silk gauze at least ½” (1.3 cm) larger than the size of the hole you cut. This will give you ¼” (0.6cm) of extra gauze around each edge to glue to your matboard frame. Supplies I use: Matboard frame Silk gauze Binder Clips Glue – the one shown is B7000, but you can choose any glue |
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Begin by running a thin line of glue down one side of the back of the matboard |
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Place your gauze carefully on the line of glue, making sure you have enough gauze for each of the other sides. Line up your gauze so the row beside the cut edge is as straight as it can possibly be as shown in the photo on the left. Hold in place with binder clips. Make sure the clips do not touch the glue or they may get stuck to the matboard and gauze. 
Allow this time to dry before proceeding to the next step.
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Secure the side with some binder clips and set aside until dry.
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Lift one side of the gauze and run another line of glue down that side. Stretch the gauze slightly and place it down on the row of glue, making sure the row of gauze is as straight as it can be.
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When dry, lift the last 2 edges and run a line of glue along both of the remaining edges. Stretch your gauze slightly and place it down on the glue, keeping your lines as straight as possible. Secure with binder clips and set aside until dry. Once it is dry, your frame is finished. I stitch with the right side of the frame facing me so that I can finish my threads off easier on the wrong side without the needle getting stuck on the matboard. Tip: Mark the count of gauze on the front of the frame so that you will always know what you mounted. When your project is finished, you can peel the gauze off the frame and re-use the frame several times. It will remove some paper, but this does not matter. |
I hope this helps you in your stitching journey and, as always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Yvette M
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