Playsilks rec.?

[KpbS]

Anyone have any favorite sellers for playsilks? I am looking for a few, just 5 or so and was wondering which sites/sellers you like?

[wifecat]

I made my own with silks from Dharma Trading. We all love them.

I have a couple from Sarah's Silks and I actually like the feel of the ones I made better (though I loooooove her rainbow playsilk!).

[teresah00]

We made them from dharma trading too.

[JenRay507]

Another that ordered blanks from Dharma Trading Co. Then I dyed them with Kool-Aid. Great colors, and they smell good!

[doberbrat]

we have a crown and silk skirt from Sara's and LOVE it. I think we've had them for about 4 years and they're still going strong. and dd1 went through a phase where she went no where w/o that crown!

[kaitlyns.mom]

I also made mine using blanks from Dharma Trading, and Wilton's food coloring. To be honest they have not been the success I was hoping for.

[KHF]

We bought this set (http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1114) from A Toy Garden for my DD's first birthday. Both kids play with them now...I'd say it's been one of the better returns on investment I've made in toys.

Even my mother, who looked at me like I was nuts when I gave them to DD, said about a month ago that she couldn't believe how much the kids still played with them.

[corrie23]

I like Thai Silks http://www.thaisilks.com/product_info.php?cPath=58_83&products_id=432 Lots of colors. They are on sale now for $7.10 each but I've purchased them on sale for closer to $4-$5 each I think but that's going back quite a while so maybe they don't go that low anymore.

[elismummy]

what size/style did you all get from Dharma trading company? I would love to get/make some of these for my daughters birthday (she is going to be 5), but not sure what the best ones to get for "play silks" are. . . . ideas?

[roseyloxs]

what size/style did you all get from Dharma trading company? I would love to get/make some of these for my daughters birthday (she is going to be 5), but not sure what the best ones to get for "play silks" are. . . . ideas?

I was wondering that too after reading this thread. I found this blog (http://www.365waysprogram.com/2010/12/preschool-toddler-and-baby-gift-guide-play-silks-the-ultimate-gift/) that recommended these silks (http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1741-AA.shtml?lnav=scarves_silk.html) and this dye (http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/5590684-AA.shtml). I was thinking I would get a mix of the square sizes with the emphasis being on the 30" or 35" ones. I also planned to ordered extras to take advantage of the dye and have some for future birthday gifts. If your daughter is having a party maybe you can even make some for party favors.

[vonfirmath]

A Toy Garden
and
Beneath the Rowan Tree on etsy

[jeno]

We bought this set (http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1114) from A Toy Garden for my DD's first birthday. Both kids play with them now...I'd say it's been one of the better returns on investment I've made in toys.

Even my mother, who looked at me like I was nuts when I gave them to DD, said about a month ago that she couldn't believe how much the kids still played with them.


Toy Garden has the most beautiful and highest quality I've seen.

[wifecat]

what size/style did you all get from Dharma trading company? I would love to get/make some of these for my daughters birthday (she is going to be 5), but not sure what the best ones to get for "play silks" are. . . . ideas?

I bought the 35x35 size and they're great. I dyed them with kool-aid and they are really bright. We love them. If anyone wants a tutorial, I can pm or email it. My kids play with them all the time.

[BelleoftheBallFlagstaff]

Sara's Silks!

[Mom PhD]

I would love a tutorial! I bought the plain white silks from Dharma a long time ago and we never got around to dying them. PM me please!

[novmber]

finally dyed my play silks that i had bought from dharma trading ages ago - i bought this kit for the dye - it was $25 - so not cheap but wow - was it easy. i dyed them in plastic solo cups in my sink - super easy and not at all messy. they turned out gorgeous. i am thrilled and wanted to share with the board.

http://dharmatrading.com/html/eng/10509882-AA.shtml?lnav=kits_starter_sets.html

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