Stenciling with Shiva Paintstiks | National Quilter's Circle

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Heather Thomas shows you how to use stenciling with shiva paintstiks in quilt and garment making. Whether you rub or paint it directly, the color is permanent and washable. You'll learn about the tools you need for this process, including stencil brushes, orange cleaner and baby wipes. You will be shown how to make freezer paper stencils you can cut yourself or use commercially made stencils.
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[@simplyimpish1055]

Thank you for showing us how to use the sticks and your beautiful artistic talent💖

[@zachwilson768]

I have had these Shiva sticks for years and I had no idea you could do this. I’m Gonna try this on some jackets.

[@heatherbott9909]

Excellent lesson, well organized and free of froth. You made great use of your time and ours. Thank you.

[@vickiejolissaint9928]

Great presentation! I could actually do this!

[@texasmimi1954]

Wow, thanks for sharing this awesome technique! Beautiful results!

[@r_ee_gold]

amazingly detailed! thank you!!

[@jennyo4391]

Great instructional video!

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SeelenvollGermanShepherds]

Really great demonstration and information... thank you

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Lovely thank you so much 😊

[@daisyduck61]

that so cool

[@MsTiLaJ]

Beautiful♥️

[@gcwohltmann]

Where can I purchase the short stencil cutting knife you used to cut your freezer cutting stencil?.

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Hi, Gerri. I'm not really sure. I purchased mine from a wholesaler when I owned a quilt shop. I would suggest you ask your local quilt store to see if they can order one for you. If they can't, try dickblick.com or Amazon. Hope you're able to get your hands on one, they're amazing.

[@yvonnepierce2913]

Love your stencil designs. are they available?

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Hi Yvonne. Unfortunately, they are not. For years I was told that I was "way before my time" when it came to all of the techniques I used and espoused. Things are finally catching up in popularity! I did have those stencils manufactured about ten years ago but they were never very popular so when I sold out of them I never had another batch made up. So sorry. I will be publishing a pattern through this site with paper copies of some of those old stencils along with how to make freezer paper stencils from them along with info on how to design your own. It will be about a month until I have that pattern done and will likey take some time for the powers that be at the site to work their magic on them so that they are downloadable . So, give it a couple of months and yes, they will be available, but you'll have to do some work on your own to use them.

[@devikscreation5741]

So nice thank you but where do I find paint sticks

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Great question! The ‘Ask an Expert’ section is currently for members of our online community. I would be happy to send your question off to the experts. To get started, please send the email associated with your paid membership account. Thanks!

[@carrieanne5139]

Question- what about already existing upholstery like on a chair for example- what about the ironing part if a shiva is used on something like that? Is it necessary or?

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Hi, You would still want to use all of the same techniques shown- so if ironing is required with the paint stick you are using, then yes, you would still need to do that. Cheers, Ashley National Quilters Circle

[@marilynvires1456]

What knife are you using

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Hi, It is called a fingertip swivel knife. There are several different brands of them available and they can be purchased at many craft and fabric stores or online. Cheers, Ashley