First of all thank you for this fabulous idea....I have all the ties my DH, now deceased, wore....a suit n' tie job....and just did not know what to do...now I do, but question....muslin base, washed first? Them cut into squares for foundation....I am thinking yes... Are you using a template for piece or just free hand cutting? Do a tute on process...I think it wil be welcomed....now to dig out those boxes of ties I have!